Ed Begley Jr.
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Edward James Begley Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is an American actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Equally prolific in cinema, his film appearances include Blue Collar (1978), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Transylvania 6-5000 (1985), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), She-Devil (1989), Batman Forever (1995), and Pineapple Express (2008). He is a recurring cast member in the mockumentaries of Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, including Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). He also co-hosted, along with wife Rachelle Carson, the green living reality show titled Living with Ed (2007–2010). He has been married to actress Rachelle Carson since August 23, 2000, and they have one child. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Known for
Credits
Batman Forever (1995)
as Fred Stickley (uncredited)
Ghostbusters (2016)
as Ed Mulgrave
Strange Darling (2024)
as Frederick
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
as Altitude Chamber Instructor
Amsterdam (2022)
as General Bill Meekins
Pineapple Express (2008)
as Robert
What's Your Number? (2011)
as Mr. Darling
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
as John 'Stumpy' Pepys
CHiPs (2017)
as Wasp Driver
Cat People (1982)
as Joe Creigh
The Pagemaster (1994)
as Alan Tyler
She-Devil (1989)
as Bob
Whatever Works (2009)
as John
Private Lessons (1981)
as Jack Travis
Book Club (2018)
as Tom
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
as Griffin (segment "Son of the Invisible Man")
Addams Family Reunion (1998)
as Phillip Adams
Streets of Fire (1984)
as Ben Gunn
Battlestar Galactica (1978)
as Flight Sgt. Greenbean
The Concorde... Airport '79 (1979)
as Rescuer #1
Best in Show (2000)
as Hotel Manager
Greedy (1994)
as Carl
Renaissance Man (1994)
as Jack Markin
Fly Me to the Moon (2008)
as Poopchev (voice)
The Accidental Tourist (1988)
as Charles Leary
Project: ALF (1996)
as Dr. Warner
You're Not You (2014)
as Uncle Roger
For Your Consideration (2006)
as Sandy Lane
Wish Wizard (2014)
as Wish Wizard
In Security (2014)
as Officer Krupke
The In-Laws (1979)
as Barry Lutz
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)
as Student (uncredited)
Plus One (2019)
as Chuck King
Hardcore (1979)
as Soldier
A Mighty Wind (2003)
as Lars Olfen
Get Over It (2001)
as Frank Landers
Lucky (2017)
as Dr. Kneedler
Goin' South (1978)
as Mr. Haber
Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
as Gil Turner
Diary of a Sex Addict (2001)
as Dr. Aaron Spencer
Young Doctors in Love (1982)
as The Flashback - Young Simon's Father
Blue Collar (1978)
as Bobby Joe
Auto Focus (2002)
as Mel Rosen
Superdad (1973)
as The Gang
Time Toys (2016)
as Wiz
Relative Strangers (2006)
as Mr. Manoire
Elvis (1979)
as D.J. Fontana
Stay Hungry (1976)
as Lester
Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)
as Druffle
Recount (2008)
as David Boies
Buddy Buddy (1981)
as Lieutenant #1
Eating Raoul (1982)
as Hippie
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990)
as Jerry Soloway
Storybook (1994)
as Pouch
The Arrested Development Documentary Project (2013)
as Self
Pittsburgh (2006)
Actor
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994)
as Rupert
The Late Shift (1996)
as Rod Perth
Mascots (2016)
as A.J. Blumquist
Homicide: The Movie (2000)
as Victor Ehrlich
Santa with Muscles (1996)
as Ebner Frost
And the Winner Isn't (2017)
as Self
The Story Lady (1991)
as Otis
Finding Amanda (2008)
as Self
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989)
as Peter
Partners (1993)
as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
Hair High (2004)
as Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice)
Protocol (1984)
as Hassler
One Long Night (2007)
as Joel
The Elder Son (2006)
as Leonard
Exclusive (1992)
as Allen
Mastergate (1992)
as Steward Butler
Brunch Village (2012)
as Cafe Owner
Charley and the Angel (1973)
as Derwood Moseby
Bixler High Private Eye (2019)
as Charlie DeWitt
Fatal Secrets (2009)
as Reverend Vernon
Cooperstown (1993)
as Dave Cormeer
Georgia O'Keeffe (2009)
as Dr. Lee Steiglita
Get Crazy (1983)
as Colin Beverly
The One and Only (1978)
as Arnold - The King
Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006)
as Self
Hounded (2001)
as Ward Van Dusen
Hot Rod (1979)
as Clay
Kingdom Hospital (2004)
as Dr. Jesse James
A Very Merry Breakup (2025)
as Fred
Girlfriend's Day (2017)
as Rupert
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story (2024)
as Paul Higman
The Crazysitter (1994)
as Paul Van Arsdale
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight (2013)
as Justice Harry Blackmun
Amelia 2.0 (2017)
as Paul Wesley
Dear Christmas (2020)
as Randy Morgan
Earth and the American Dream (1992)
as Reader (voice)
Evil Roy Slade (1972)
as Husband Making Fun of Stool (uncredited)
The Penthouse (2010)
as Nicholas
Inhuman (—)
Actor
Dead of Night (1977)
as Frank
Stateside (2004)
as Father Concoff
The Shaggy Dog (1994)
as Ron Daniels
I'm Losing You (1998)
as Zev
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986)
as Self
Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story (2005)
as Frank Perdue
Cockfighter (1974)
as Tom Peeples
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs (1988)
as Alan
Showdown (1973)
as Pook
Making Babies (2019)
as Dr. Remis
Sensation (1994)
as Earl Strauber
Raising Genius (2004)
as Dr. Curly Weeks
One Planet (—)
as Self
War Stories (2003)
as Ed O'Brian
The Cowboy Killer (2026)
as Chief White
Joey (1997)
as Ambassador Ted Ross
Imperfections (2018)
as Barry
Dark Horse (1992)
as Jack Mills
Incident at Deception Ridge (1994)
as Jack Davis
Family Flight (1972)
as Driver
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle (1987)
as Brom Dutcher
In the Best Interest of the Child (1990)
as Howard Feldon
Not Just Another Affair (1982)
as Warren Krantz
Net Games (2003)
as John Fielding
Adventures in Plymptoons! (2011)
as Self
Life on Liberty Street (2004)
as Richard Spencer
Meet the Applegates (1990)
as Richard P. Applegate
Ms. Bear (1997)
as Greg Bradley
Record City (1978)
as Pokey
Reboot Camp (2020)
as John Lehman
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992)
as Lt. Fred House
Bug (2002)
as The Hand
How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business? (1970)
as Bellhop
Running Mates (1992)
as Chapman Snow
Back By Midnight (2005)
as Robert Wade
Alone (1997)
as Gerald
Citizens Band (1977)
as The Priest
Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (1982)
as Jeb
Let's Have Kids! (—)
as Dr. Young
Hourglass (1997)
as Det. Cecil Dish
Darryl Henriques Is in Show Business (2006)
as Self
25 Miles to Normal (2026)
as Victor
Chance of a Lifetime (1991)
as Darrel
Not in This Town (1997)
as Henry Whitcomb
Star Trek: Voyager - Future's End (2000)
as Henry Starling
Going Down (2003)
as Oscar Earnest
A Shining Season (1979)
as John Haaland
Voyager from the Unknown (1984)
as Wilbur Wright
Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays (1986)
as Moose Simms
Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979)
as Moss Tillis
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery (1998)
as Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton
The Lottery (1969)
as Jack Watson
Roman Holiday (1987)
as Leonard Lupo
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places (1989)
as Dr. Jack Brooker
Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be? (2020)
as Self
The Pound Puppies (1985)
as Arnold (voice)
Rave Review (1995)
as Bert
Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less (1990)
as Stephen Bradley
Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker (1990)
as Bertram (voice)
An Uncommon Love (1983)
as Matt Randolph
Don't Tell Larry (2025)
as Bruce
Hard Four (2007)
as Governor Begley
Cruise Control (1992)
Actor
Still the Beaver (1983)
as Whitey
Little Women Big Cars 2 (2014)
as Principle Larry
The Real Love (2012)
as Self - Master of Ceremonies
The Legend of William Tell (2006)
as James
Desolation Sound (2005)
as Doug Shepard
Mickey's Audition (1992)
as Assistant Director #1
Anthrax (2001)
as Brent Krawford
Little Women Big Cars (2012)
as Mr. Hughes
Tripping Forward (2009)
as James
Too Soon For Jeff (1996)
as Mr. Rogers
Celebration Family (1987)
as Jake
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time (1995)
as Ned Kincaid
A Ghost Story (2022)
as Charlie
Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words (2016)
as Self
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1985)
as Ichabod Crane
The Incredible Ida Early (1987)
as Paul Sutton
How to Succeed at Birth (2013)
as Dr. Finch
Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang (1982)
as Amos Tucker
Vegan: Everyday Stories (2016)
as Self
The Lay of the Land (1997)
as Harvey Dankworth
What is the Electric Car? (2010)
as Self
Going To Whatstock? (2008)
Actor