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