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