Ed Begley
Biography
Edward James Begley Sr. was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, USA on March 25, 1901, and died on April 28, 1970. Begley began his career as a Broadway and radio actor while in his teens. He appeared in the hit musical Going Up on Broadway in 1917 and in London the following year. Known for his work across multiple mediums, his career encompassed 89 known acting credits according to movie database records. He was also an Academy Award winner.
Career overview
Edward James Begley Sr. was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television. Born on March 25, 1901, in Hartford, Connecticut, he began his career as a Broadway and radio actor while still in his teens. His early stage work included an appearance in the hit musical Going Up, which played on Broadway in 1917 and in London the following year.
Over the course of his extensive career, Begley accumulated 89 known acting credits across various media. He established himself as a versatile performer in film, television, and radio, in addition to his work on the stage.
Begley passed away on April 28, 1970, at the age of 69 in Los Angeles, California.
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103 titles- Legends of the West (1992) as Captain Wilson in 'Hang 'Em High' (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Dunwich Horror (1970) as Dr. Henry Armitage
- Road to Salina (1970) as Warren
- The Silent Gun (1969) as John Cole
- The Monitors (1969) as U.S. President
- Secrets of the Pirate's Inn (1969) as Dennis McCarthy
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Gabe Sobel
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Hang 'em High (1968) as Captain Wilson
- Firecreek (1968) as Preacher Broyles
- Wild in the Streets (1968) as Senator Allbright
- A Time to Sing (1968) as Kermit Dodd
- The Invaders (1967) as Simon Carver
- The Invaders (1967) as Dr. Samuel Crowell
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Ben Lynch
- Billion Dollar Brain (1967) as General Midwinter
- Warning Shot (1967) as Capt. Roy Klodin
- Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate (1967) as Union Leader
- The Violent Enemy (1967) as Colum O'More
- The Oscar (1966) as Grosbard
- The Fastest Draw (1966) as Amos Handworthy
- The Wild Wild West (1965)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Mel Olin
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Amos Handworthy
- Inherit the Wind (1965) as Matthew Harrison Brady
- The Decorator (1965) as Judge Connors
- The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) as Shamus Tobin
- The Fugitive (1963) as Dan Brady
- The Fugitive (1963) as Professor G. Stanley Lazer
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Dr. Hayes
- Burke's Law (1963) as James Littlefield
- Burke's Law (1963) as Morgus Ghoul
- Burke's Law (1963) as Alkali
- Burke's Law (1963) as Bascule Doirot
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Brother Thomas Fitzgibbons
- The Virginian (1962) as Mike Tyrone
- The Virginian (1962) as Micah Ellis
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Andrew Bailey
- Going My Way (1962)
- Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) as Tom 'Boss' Finley
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Henry Harris
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Joe Hogan
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Jamie Cousins
- The Defenders (1961) as Simon Gray
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Edward Hoagley
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Tully Johnson
- The New Breed (1961) as Masters
- Target: The Corruptors! (1961)
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961)
- The Green Helmet (1961) as Bartell
- My Three Sons (1960)
- Route 66 (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Dan Tolliver
- Rawhide (1959) as Piney Kinney
- Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) as Dave Burke
- Naked City (1958) as Jimmy Fenton
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Wagon Train (1957) as Reno Sutton
- 12 Angry Men (1957) as Juror 10
- Patterns (1956) as Bill Briggs
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jeb Crater
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Mr. Sam'l
- Patterns (1955) as Andy Sloane
- Climax! (1954) as Harry Rathvon
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Dennis McCarthy
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Kraft Television Theatre (1953)
- Harvest (1953) as Karl Zalinka
- Omnibus (1952)
- Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) as Frank Allen
- Lone Star (1952) as Anthony Demmet
- The Turning Point (1952) as Neil Eichelberger
- Boots Malone (1952) as Howard Whitehead
- Leave It to Larry (1952) as Mr. Koppel
- Goodyear Television Playhouse (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Matthew Harrison Brady
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Annas
- On Dangerous Ground (1951) as Capt. Brawley
- You're in the Navy Now (1951) as Post Commander
- The Lady from Texas (1951) as Dave Blodgett
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Karl Zalinka
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Joe Grant
- Saddle Tramp (1950) as Mr. August Hartnagle
- Convicted (1950) as Mackay, Head of Parole Board
- Wyoming Mail (1950) as Haynes
- Stars in My Crown (1950) as Lon Backett
- Backfire (1950) as Capt. Garcia
- Dark City (1950) as Barney
- Lights Out (1949)
- The Great Gatsby (1949) as Myron Lupus
- It Happens Every Spring (1949) as Edgar Stone
- Tulsa (1949) as John J. 'Johnny' Brady (as Edward Begley)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Ernie Barger
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) as James 'J.B.' Cotterell
- The Street with No Name (1948) as Chief Bernard Harmatz
- Sitting Pretty (1948) as Horatio J. Hammond
- Deep Waters (1948) as Josh Hovey
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Andy Sloane
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as The Mayor
- Boomerang! (1947) as Paul Harris
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What movies or TV shows is Ed Begley best known for?
Ed Begley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dunwich Horror (1970), Road to Salina (1970), Men of Honor (2000), The Mod Squad (1968).
When and where was Ed Begley born?
Ed Begley was born on March 25, 1901 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. They passed away on April 28, 1970.
How many credits does Ed Begley have?
Ed Begley has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1992.
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Edward James Begley Sr. was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, USA on March 25, 1901, and died on April 28, 1970. Begley began his career as a Broadway and radio actor while in his teens. He appeared in the hit musical Going Up on Broadway in 1917 and in Lon...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Matthew Harrison Brady — aged about 50
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Annas — aged about 50
- 12 Angry Men (1957) as Juror 10 — aged about 56
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Dennis McCarthy — aged about 53
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Brother Thomas Fitzgibbons — aged about 61
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Andy Sloane — aged about 46
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