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
Pineapple Express (2008)
as Robert
Private Lessons (1981)
as Jack Travis
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
as Altitude Chamber Instructor
She-Devil (1989)
as Bob Patchett
Cat People (1982)
as Joe Creigh
CHiPs (2017)
as Wasp Driver
The Pagemaster (1994)
as Alan Tyler
Amsterdam (2022)
as General Bill Meekins
Hardcore (1979)
as Soldier
Best in Show (2000)
as Hotel Manager
What's Your Number? (2011)
as Mr. Darling
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
as John 'Stumpy' Pepys
Book Club (2018)
as Tom
Streets of Fire (1984)
as Ben Gunn
Get Over It (2001)
as Frank Landers
Stay Hungry (1976)
as Lester
Diary of a Sex Addict (2001)
as Dr. Aaron Spencer
Project: ALF (1996)
as Dr. Warner
Whatever Works (2009)
as John
In Security (2014)
as Officer Krupke
The Concorde... Airport '79 (1979)
as Rescuer #1
Hair High (2004)
as Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice)
Plus One (2019)
as Chuck King
The Accidental Tourist (1988)
as Charles Leary
Battlestar Galactica (1978)
as Flight Sgt. Greenbean
A Mighty Wind (2003)
as Lars Olfen
Renaissance Man (1994)
as Jack Markin
The In-Laws (1979)
as Barry Lutz
Auto Focus (2002)
as Mel Rosen
You're Not You (2014)
as Uncle Roger
Addams Family Reunion (1998)
as Phillip Adams
Blue Collar (1978)
as Bobby Joe
Greedy (1994)
as Carl
Lucky (2017)
as Dr. Kneedler
Goin' South (1978)
as Mr. Haber
Time Toys (2016)
as Wiz
For Your Consideration (2006)
as Sandy Lane
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
as Griffin (segment "Son of the Invisible Man")
Get Crazy (1983)
as Colin Beverly
Eating Raoul (1982)
as Hippie
Recount (2008)
as David Boies
Relative Strangers (2006)
as Mr. Manoire
Buddy Buddy (1981)
as Lieutenant #1
The Late Shift (1996)
as Rod Perth
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)
as Student (uncredited)
Young Doctors in Love (1982)
as The Flashback - Young Simon's Father
Protocol (1984)
as Hassler
Elvis (1979)
as D.J. Fontana
Amelia 2.0 (2017)
as Paul Wesley
Mascots (2016)
as A.J. Blumquist
Fly Me to the Moon (2008)
as Poopchev (voice)
Evil Roy Slade (1972)
as Husband Making Fun of Stool (uncredited)
Homicide: The Movie (2000)
as Victor Ehrlich
The Elder Son (2006)
as Leonard
Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)
as Druffle
The Penthouse (2010)
as Nicholas
Reboot Camp (2020)
as John Lehman
Dead of Night (1977)
as Frank
Storybook (1994)
as Pouch
Hot Rod (1979)
as Clay
Finding Amanda (2008)
as Self
Record City (1978)
as Pokey
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight (2013)
as Justice Harry Blackmun
Santa with Muscles (1996)
as Ebner Frost
And the Winner Isn't (2017)
as Self
Hard Four (2007)
as Governor Begley
Cruise Control (1992)
Actor
Bixler High Private Eye (2019)
as Charlie DeWitt
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990)
as Jerry Soloway
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994)
as Rupert
Girlfriend's Day (2017)
as Rupert
The Lottery (1969)
as Jack Watson
War Stories (2003)
as Ed O'Brian
Going Down (2003)
as Oscar Earnest
Mastergate (1992)
as Steward Butler
Superdad (1973)
as The Gang
Citizens Band (1977)
as The Priest
Sensation (1994)
as Earl Strauber
Earth and the American Dream (1992)
as Reader (voice)
Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
as Gil Turner
Fatal Secrets (2009)
as Reverend Vernon
The Crazysitter (1994)
as Paul Van Arsdale
Dark Horse (1992)
as Jack Mills
Georgia O'Keeffe (2009)
as Dr. Lee Steiglita
Making Babies (2019)
as Dr. Remis
The One and Only (1978)
as Arnold - The King
Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979)
as Moss Tillis
The Shaggy Dog (1994)
as Ron Daniels
Bug (2002)
as The Hand
Net Games (2003)
as John Fielding
Raising Genius (2004)
as Dr. Curly Weeks
Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006)
as Self
Still the Beaver (1983)
as Whitey
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992)
as Lt. Fred House
Joey (1997)
as Ambassador Ted Ross
Hounded (2001)
as Ward Van Dusen
Wish Wizard (2014)
as Wish Wizard
Exclusive (1992)
as Allen
Alone (1997)
as Gerald
Family Flight (1972)
as Driver
Meet the Applegates (1990)
as Richard P. Applegate
Back By Midnight (2005)
as Robert Wade
Cockfighter (1974)
as Tom Peeples
Not Just Another Affair (1982)
as Warren Krantz
Ms. Bear (1997)
as Greg Bradley
Kingdom Hospital (2004)
as Dr. Jesse James
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle (1987)
as Brom Dutcher
Roman Holiday (1987)
as Leonard Lupo
Running Mates (1992)
as Chapman Snow
The Arrested Development Documentary Project (2013)
as Self
Rave Review (1995)
as Bert
Dear Christmas (2020)
as Randy Morgan
Showdown (1973)
as Pook
One Long Night (2007)
as Joel
The Story Lady (1991)
as Otis
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story (2024)
as Paul Higman
Cooperstown (1993)
as Dave Cormeer
In the Best Interest of the Child (1990)
as Howard Feldon
Partners (1993)
as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1985)
as Ichabod Crane
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989)
as Peter
A Shining Season (1979)
as John Haaland
Stateside (2004)
as Father Concoff
Let's Have Kids! (—)
as Dr. Young
Voyager from the Unknown (1984)
as Wilbur Wright
Anthrax (2001)
as Brent Krawford
The Cowboy Killer (2025)
as Chief White
Life on Liberty Street (2004)
as Richard Spencer
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs (1988)
as Alan
Desolation Sound (2005)
as Doug Shepard
Imperfections (2018)
as Barry
Charley and the Angel (1973)
as Derwood Moseby
Incident at Deception Ridge (1994)
as Jack Davis
I'm Losing You (1998)
as Zev
Mickey's Audition (1992)
as Assistant Director #1
Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (1982)
as Jeb
The Pound Puppies (1985)
as Arnold (voice)
Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang (1982)
as Amos Tucker
Little Women Big Cars 2 (2014)
as Principle Larry
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery (1998)
as Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton
Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story (2005)
as Frank Perdue
How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business? (1970)
as Bellhop
Celebration Family (1987)
as Jake
Not in This Town (1997)
as Henry Whitcomb
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986)
as Self
Chance of a Lifetime (1991)
as Darrel
Brunch Village (2012)
as Cafe Owner
Inhuman (—)
Actor
Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less (1990)
as Stephen Bradley
The Incredible Ida Early (1987)
as Paul Sutton
Don't Tell Larry (2025)
as Bruce
The Real Love (2012)
as Self - Master of Ceremonies
Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard (2015)
as Ed
Pittsburgh (2006)
as Self
An Uncommon Love (1983)
as Matt Randolph
Vegan: Everyday Stories (2016)
as Self
Tripping Forward (2009)
as James
Hourglass (1997)
as Det. Cecil Dish
Little Women Big Cars (2012)
as Mr. Hughes
One Planet (—)
as Self
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off (2025)
as Fred
Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker (1990)
as Bertram (voice)
Adventures in Plymptoons! (2011)
as Self
Too Soon For Jeff (1996)
as Mr. Rogers
Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays (1986)
as Moose Simms
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places (1989)
as Dr. Jack Brooker
Going To Whatstock? (2008)
Actor
The Legend of William Tell (2006)
as James
Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words (2016)
as Self
25 Miles to Normal (2026)
as Victor
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time (1995)
as Ned Kincaid
Darryl Henriques Is in Show Business (2006)
as Self
How to Succeed at Birth (2013)
as Dr. Finch
Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be? (2020)
as Self
Star Trek Voyager - Future's End (2000)
as Henry Starling
What is the Electric Car? (2010)
as Self
The Lay of the Land (1997)
as Harvey Dankworth
A Ghost Story (—)
as Charlie