Ed Bernard
In a business that burns through people quickly, Ed Bernard is a long-distance runner whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 32 was the age at the first credit. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. Playing Desk Sergeant in 'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Blue Thunder'.
Ed Bernard
11 Movies
15 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Ed Bernard is a long-distance runner whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 32 was the age at the first credit. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. Playing Desk Sergeant in 'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Blue Thunder'.
Movies
Plays Desk Sergeant
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
1993
Plays Sgt. Short
Blue Thunder
1983
Plays Peerce
Shaft
1971
Plays Policeman
The Hot Rock
1972
Plays Jail Guard
Pinocchio's Revenge
1996
Plays Joe Logart
Across 110th Street
1972
Plays Capt. Moody
Bare Witness
2002
Plays Apague
Trader Horn
1973
Plays Chief Heffer
Under Cover
1987
Plays Mr. Kool
Together Brothers
1974
TV Shows
Plays Det. Joe Styles
Police Woman
1974
Plays Jim Willis
The White Shadow
1978
Plays Watson
Kojak
1973
Plays Officer Boyd
Mork & Mindy
1978
Plays Mr. Klossey
ER
1994
Plays Lieutenant Tom Reed / Willis
T. J. Hooker
1982
Plays Doctor
Beyond Westworld
1980
Plays Lt. Bill Giles
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Plays Bull Evans
Mannix
1967
Plays Styles
Police Story
1973
Plays Mr. Gant
JAG
1995
Plays Officer Osgood
Suddenly Susan
1996
Plays Tony
Life with Lucy
1986
Plays Minister
Girlfriends
2000
Plays Ed Roberts
What's Happening!!
1976
Latest Trailers
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Pinocchio's Revenge
Full Filmography
ER
Mr. Klossey · 1 episode
2005
TV
JAG
Mr. Gant · 1 episode
2002
TV
Girlfriends
Minister · 1 episode
2002
TV
Bare Witness
Capt. Moody
2002
Film
Suddenly Susan
Officer Osgood · 1 episode
1998
TV
Pinocchio's Revenge
Jail Guard
1996
Film
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Desk Sergeant
1993
Film
Under Cover
Chief Heffer
1987
Film
Survival Game
'Sugar Bear' Wilcox
1987
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ed Bernard still alive?
Ed Bernard passed away on January 23, 2026 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Ed Bernard?
Ed Bernard is best known for roles in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Blue Thunder, Shaft.
How many movies has Ed Bernard been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Ed Bernard has appeared in 11 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Ed Bernard's first movie?
The career of Ed Bernard began with Shaft (1971).
What is Ed Bernard's most recent movie or series?
Ed Bernard's most recent release is Bare Witness, which premiered on February 15, 2002.
What TV shows has Ed Bernard appeared in?
On television, Ed Bernard has appeared in ER, JAG, Mork & Mindy, Kojak.
Ed Bernard
1939-07-04 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
In a business that burns through people quickly, Ed Bernard is a long-distance runner whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 32 was the age at the first credit. The filmography runs to some 26 credits between film and television. Playing Desk Sergeant in 'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Blue Thunder'.