Ed Herlihy
Actor
89 years (Aug 14, 1909 – Jan 30, 1999)Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Ed Herlihy is an American actor with genuine international reach who has been carrying major titles for years. 'The King of Comedy' is the other credit that keeps getting cited. 1947 is where the trail of credits begins. Between cinema and television the tally comes to 9 credits. The film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined.
Ed Herlihy
Actor
Ed Herlihy is an American actor with genuine international reach who has been carrying major titles for years. 'The King of Comedy' is the other credit that keeps getting cited. 1947 is where the trail of credits begins. Between cinema and television the tally comes to 9 credits. The film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' does more for the public profile than the rest of the filmography combined.
7 Movies
Plays Newscaster
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988
Plays Ed Herlihy
The King of Comedy
1982
Plays Dooley
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985
Plays Joe Louis Announcer
Malcolm X
1992
Plays Mr. Buxton
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
Plays Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Zelig
1983
Plays TV Reporter
A Fine Mess
1986
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Don't Drink the Water
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Malcolm X
Joe Louis Announcer
1992
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Newscaster
1988
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Announcer (voice)
1986Season 1
A Fine Mess
TV Reporter
1986
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Mr. Buxton
1985
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Dooley
1985
Zelig
Pathe News Announcer (voice)
1983
The King of Comedy
Ed Herlihy
1982
Kraft Television Theatre
Announcer · 70 episodes
1947–
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ed Herlihy still alive?
Ed Herlihy passed away on January 30, 1999 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of Ed Herlihy?
Ed Herlihy is best known for roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The King of Comedy, Malcolm X.
How many movies has Ed Herlihy been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1947), Ed Herlihy has appeared in 7 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Ed Herlihy's first movie?
The career of Ed Herlihy began with Communism Condemned (1947).
What is Ed Herlihy's most recent movie or series?
Ed Herlihy's most recent release is Don't Drink the Water, which premiered on December 18, 1994.
What TV shows has Ed Herlihy appeared in?
On television, Ed Herlihy has appeared in Saturday Night Live, It's Garry Shandling's Show, Kraft Television Theatre, The Bob Hope Show.
Ed Herlihy
1909-08-14 · Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was a prominent American radio and television announcer. He was well-known for his distinctive voice and as the announcer for NBC's "The Kraft Music Hall" during the 1940s and 1950s. He was also the announcer for numerous commercials and shows, including The Jack Parr Tonight Show. Additionally, Herlihy appeared in bit parts in several movies and television shows like Pee Wee's Big Adventure. As Mr. Buxton, he was none too pleased when Pee-wee broke into his mansion and accused his son Francis of stealing his bike. Pee-wee gets his revenge by giving the upset dad a stick of spicy gum. Herlihy died of natural causes in 1999 at 89.