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