Ed Begley Jr.
Acting Born Sep 16, 1949 Los Angeles, California, USA 331 credits
Biography
Ed Begley Jr. is an American actor born on September 16, 1949, in Los Angeles, California. He began his acting career in 1967. Begley has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He is known for his prolific work in both cinema and television, with notable film appearances including Blue Collar, An Officer and a Gentleman, This Is Spinal Tap, and Pineapple Express. Begley also played a notable role on the television series St. Elsewhere, earning him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. He is a male actor with a known career spanning over five decades.
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Career overview
Ed Begley Jr. is an American actor born on September 16, 1949, in Los Angeles, California. He began his acting career in 1967. Begley has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He has a diverse range of credits in cinema and television.
In television, Begley played a notable role as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the series St. Elsewhere. This role earned him recognition, with six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Begley's film appearances include a wide range of genres and styles, such as Blue Collar, An Officer and a Gentleman, This Is Spinal Tap, Transylvania 6-5000, The Accidental Tourist, Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills, She-Devil, Batman Forever, and Pineapple Express. His extensive filmography showcases his versatility as an actor.
Begley's acting career spans multiple decades, with a prolific output in both film and television. His extensive body of work includes hundreds of credits, demonstrating his dedication to his craft. Begley's contributions to the entertainment industry have been significant, with a lasting impact on audiences and the acting profession.
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The Boroughs25 Miles to Normal
The Cowboy KillerLet's Call the Whole Thing OffDon't Tell Larry
Brilliant MindsStrange DarlingIn the Kitchen with Harry HamlinHoliday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
Not Dead Yet
AmsterdamQueer as Folk
Abbott ElementaryMr. Mayor
Dear ChristmasReboot CampMichael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?
Bless This MessHuman DiscoveriesPlus OneBixler High Private EyeMaking Babies
Big City GreensThe Cool KidsImperfectionsBook Club
Young SheldonFuture ManCHiPsLuckyAnd the Winner Isn't
ChelseaAngie TribecaTeachersGhostbustersBad Internet
Better Call SaulGrace and FrankieYour Family or MineClint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard
Inherent Vice · ThanksIn SecurityYou're Not YouWish WizardLittle Women Big Cars 2
The MillersBeverly Hills PawnBetasFamily TreeMuhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Common LawBrunch VillageLittle Women Big CarsThe Real Love
PortlandiaPortlandiaPortlandiaHappy EndingsWhat's Your Number?
Regular ShowRizzoli & IslesHot in ClevelandRaising HopeThe Good Guys
Modern FamilyBig Time RushThe Jay Leno ShowParty DownWhatever Works
Childrens HospitalThe Suite Life on DeckGary UnmarriedPineapple ExpressFree Radio
Rules of EngagementTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!One Long NightLiving With Ed
Hannah MontanaThe New Adventures of Old ChristineFor Your ConsiderationPittsburghRelative Strangers
The OfficeBack By MidnightDesolation SoundSpirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story
Boston LegalVeronica MarsJack & BobbyStephen King's Kingdom HospitalRaising Genius
Real Time with Bill MaherArrested DevelopmentLas VegasA Mighty WindGoing Down
CSI: MiamiMonkAuto FocusWednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)Bug
ScrubsSix Feet UnderThe AgencyDiary of a Sex AddictGet Over It
Curb Your EnthusiasmStatic ShockTitusThe Michael Richards ShowBest in Show
The West WingSpongeBob SquarePantsBatman BeyondProvidenceFamily Law
Addams Family ReunionI'm Losing YouMurder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
King of the HillThe PracticeDharma & GregMeegoMs. Bear
Full Filmography
331 titles- The Boroughs (2026) as Edward
- 25 Miles to Normal (2026) as Victor
- The Cowboy Killer (2025) as Chief White
- Let's Call the Whole Thing Off (2025) as Fred
- Don't Tell Larry (2025) as Bruce
- Brilliant Minds (2024) as Duke Nichols
- Strange Darling (2024) as Frederick
- In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin (2024) as Self
- Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story (2024) as Paul Higman
- Not Dead Yet (2023) as Bill
- Amsterdam (2022) as General Bill Meekins
- Queer as Folk (2022) as Winston
- Abbott Elementary (2021) as Mr. Ronson
- Mr. Mayor (2021) as Chet Danville
- Dear Christmas (2020) as Randy Morgan
- Reboot Camp (2020) as John Lehman
- Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be? (2020) as Self
- Bless This Mess (2019) as Rudy
- Human Discoveries (2019) as Marsh (voice)
- Plus One (2019) as Chuck King
- Bixler High Private Eye (2019) as Charlie DeWitt
- Making Babies (2019) as Dr. Remis
- Big City Greens (2018) as Mr. Whistler (voice)
- The Cool Kids (2018) as Karl
- Imperfections (2018) as Barry
- Book Club (2018) as Tom
- Young Sheldon (2017) as Grant Linkletter
- Future Man (2017) as Gabe Futturman
- CHiPs (2017) as Wasp Driver
- Lucky (2017) as Dr. Kneedler
- And the Winner Isn't (2017) as Self
- Girlfriend's Day (2017) as Rupert
- Amelia 2.0 (2017) as Paul Wesley
- Chelsea (2016) as Self
- Angie Tribeca (2016) as Bonnie
- Teachers (2016) as John-Paul Bennigan
- Ghostbusters (2016) as Ed Mulgrave
- Bad Internet (2016)
- Party Girl (2016) as Philip
- Time Toys (2016) as Wiz
- Mascots (2016) as A.J. Blumquist
- Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words (2016) as Self
- Vegan: Everyday Stories (2016) as Self
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Clifford Main
- Grace and Frankie (2015) as Mark
- Your Family or Mine (2015) as Gil
- Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard (2015) as Ed
- Inherent Vice (2014) Thanks
- In Security (2014) as Officer Krupke
- You're Not You (2014) as Uncle Roger
- Wish Wizard (2014) as Wish Wizard
- Little Women Big Cars 2 (2014) as Principle Larry
- The Millers (2013) as Jeff
- Beverly Hills Pawn (2013) as Self
- Betas (2013) as George 'Murch' Murchison
- Family Tree (2013) as Al Chadwick
- Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight (2013) as Justice Harry Blackmun
- The Arrested Development Documentary Project (2013) as Self
- How to Succeed at Birth (2013) as Dr. Finch
- Common Law (2012) as Dr. Van Waals
- Brunch Village (2012) as Cafe Owner
- Little Women Big Cars (2012) as Mr. Hughes
- The Real Love (2012) as Self - Master of Ceremonies
- Portlandia (2011) as Priest
- Portlandia (2011) as Dr Ravich
- Portlandia (2011) as Cafe Owner
- Happy Endings (2011) as Ed Begley Jr.
- What's Your Number? (2011) as Mr. Darling
- Adventures in Plymptoons! (2011) as Self
- Regular Show (2010) as William (voice)
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Dr. T. Pike
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Yogi
- Raising Hope (2010) as Ed Begley Jr.
- The Good Guys (2010) as Nate Bailey
- $#*! My Dad Says (2010) as Terry
- The Penthouse (2010) as Nicholas
- What is the Electric Car? (2010) as Self
- Modern Family (2009) as Jerry
- Big Time Rush (2009) as Self
- The Jay Leno Show (2009) as Self
- Party Down (2009) as Bruce Nesbitt
- Whatever Works (2009) as John
- Georgia O'Keeffe (2009) as Dr. Lee Steiglita
- Fatal Secrets (2009) as Reverend Vernon
- Tripping Forward (2009) as James
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Senator Throman
- The Suite Life on Deck (2008) as Mayor Ragnar / Ragnar I
- Gary Unmarried (2008) as Walter Krandall
- Pineapple Express (2008) as Robert
- Free Radio (2008) as Self
- Fly Me to the Moon (2008) as Poopchev (voice)
- Recount (2008) as David Boies
- Finding Amanda (2008) as Self
- Going To Whatstock? (2008)
- Rules of Engagement (2007) as Reverend Todd
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Self
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Self (uncredited)
- One Long Night (2007) as Joel
- Living With Ed (2007) as Self
- Back to the Grind (2007)
- Hard Four (2007) as Governor Begley
- Hannah Montana (2006) as Woody
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) as Pastor Ed
- For Your Consideration (2006) as Sandy Lane
- Pittsburgh (2006)
- Relative Strangers (2006) as Mr. Manoire
- Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) as Self
- The Elder Son (2006) as Leonard
- Darryl Henriques Is in Show Business (2006) as Self
- The Legend of William Tell (2006) as James
- The Office (2005) as Erin's Biological Father
- Back By Midnight (2005) as Robert Wade
- Desolation Sound (2005) as Doug Shepard
- Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story (2005) as Frank Perdue
- Boston Legal (2004) as Clifford Cabot
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Cyrus O'Dell
- Jack & Bobby (2004)
- Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital (2004) as Dr. Jesse James
- Raising Genius (2004) as Dr. Curly Weeks
- Kingdom Hospital (2004) as Dr. Jesse James
- Stateside (2004) as Father Concoff
- Hair High (2004) as Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice)
- Life on Liberty Street (2004) as Richard Spencer
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Arrested Development (2003) as Stan Sitwell
- Las Vegas (2003) as Mr. Grimaldi
- A Mighty Wind (2003) as Lars Olfen
- Going Down (2003) as Oscar Earnest
- Net Games (2003) as John Fielding
- War Stories (2003) as Ed O'Brian
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Scott O'Shay
- Monk (2002) as Dr. Malcolm Nash
- Auto Focus (2002) as Mel Rosen
- Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central) (2002) as Paul Weffler
- Bug (2002) as The Hand
- Scrubs (2001) as Dr. Bailey
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Hiram Gunderson
- The Agency (2001) as Lenny Musgrave
- Diary of a Sex Addict (2001) as Dr. Aaron Spencer
- Get Over It (2001) as Frank Landers
- Hounded (2001) as Ward Van Dusen
- Anthrax (2001) as Brent Krawford
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Dr. Winocur / Dr. Winokur
- Static Shock (2000) as Donald Todd (voice)
- Titus (2000) as Bill
- The Michael Richards Show (2000) as Imposter Vic
- Best in Show (2000) as Hotel Manager
- Pigs Next Door (2000) as Bradley (voice)
- Gideon's Crossing (2000) as Haley's Father
- Homicide: The Movie (2000) as Victor Ehrlich
- Star Trek Voyager - Future's End (2000) as Henry Starling
- The West Wing (1999) as Seth Gillette
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Rock T. Puss (voice)
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Dr. Corso (voice)
- Providence (1999) as Chuck Chance
- Family Law (1999) as Attorney Ethan Beal
- Addams Family Reunion (1998) as Phillip Adams
- I'm Losing You (1998) as Zev
- Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery (1998) as Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton
- King of the Hill (1997) as Stephens Davies (voice)
- The Practice (1997) as Dr. Emanuel Foster
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Self
- Meego (1997) as Edward Parker
- Ms. Bear (1997) as Greg Bradley
- The Lay of the Land (1997) as Harvey Dankworth
- Joey (1997) as Ambassador Ted Ross
- Hourglass (1997) as Det. Cecil Dish
- Alone (1997) as Gerald
- Not in This Town (1997) as Henry Whitcomb
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Mr. Rothwell
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Jeff
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Hank Hastings
- The Late Shift (1996) as Rod Perth
- Project: ALF (1996) as Dr. Warner
- Santa with Muscles (1996) as Ebner Frost
- Too Soon For Jeff (1996) as Mr. Rogers
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Henry Starling
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Dr. Chris Vanderkamp
- Batman Forever (1995) as Fred Stickley (uncredited)
- Sherman Oaks (1995) as Trust
- Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time (1995) as Ned Kincaid
- Rave Review (1995) as Bert
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Chris Carpenter
- Ellen (1994) as Ed Begley Jr.
- Duckman (1994) as Barry Brittle (voice)
- The Magic School Bus (1994) as Logaway Larry (voice)
- The Pagemaster (1994) as Alan Tyler
- Greedy (1994) as Carl
- Renaissance Man (1994) as Jack Markin
- Storybook (1994) as Pouch
- Winnetka Road (1994) as Glenn Barker
- World War II: When Lions Roared (1994) as Harry Hopkins
- Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994) as Rupert
- The Crazysitter (1994) as Paul Van Arsdale
- Sensation (1994) as Earl Strauber
- The Shaggy Dog (1994) as Ron Daniels
- Incident at Deception Ridge (1994) as Jack Davis
- The Nanny (1993) as Tom Rosenstein
- NYPD Blue (1993) Director
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Dave's World (1993) as Watterson
- Partners (1993) as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
- Cooperstown (1993) as Dave Cormeer
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Germs (voice)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Charlie Collins (voice)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Ed Begley Jr.
- Mastergate (1992) as Steward Butler
- Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- Exclusive (1992) as Allen
- Cruise Control (1992)
- Running Mates (1992) as Chapman Snow
- Earth and the American Dream (1992) as Reader (voice)
- In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992) as Lt. Fred House
- Mickey's Audition (1992) as Assistant Director #1
- Dark Horse (1992) as Jack Mills
- Chance of a Lifetime (1991) as Darrel
- The Story Lady (1991) as Otis
- Parenthood (1990)
- The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) as Jerry Soloway
- Meet the Applegates (1990) as Richard P. Applegate
- Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less (1990) as Stephen Bradley
- In the Best Interest of the Child (1990) as Howard Feldon
- Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker (1990) as Bertram (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Ed Begley Jr. (voice)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Judd Campbell (segment "Death of Some Salesmen")
- She-Devil (1989) as Bob
- Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989) as Peter
- The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places (1989) as Dr. Jack Brooker
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Roseanne (1988)
- The Accidental Tourist (1988) as Charles Leary
- Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs (1988) as Alan
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) as Griffin (segment "Son of the Invisible Man")
- Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle (1987) as Brom Dutcher
- Roman Holiday (1987) as Leonard Lupo
- The Incredible Ida Early (1987) as Paul Sutton
- Celebration Family (1987) as Jake
- Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce (1986) as Self
- Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays (1986) as Moose Simms
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as Ichabod Crane
- George Burns Comedy Week (1985) as Tiny Tim Sr.
- Transylvania 6-5000 (1985) as Gil Turner
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1985) as Ichabod Crane
- The Pound Puppies (1985) as Arnold (voice)
- Jeopardy! (1984) as Self
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) as John 'Stumpy' Pepys
- Streets of Fire (1984) as Ben Gunn
- Voyager from the Unknown (1984) as Wilbur Wright
- Protocol (1984) as Hassler
- Get Crazy (1983) as Colin Beverly
- An Uncommon Love (1983) as Matt Randolph
- Still the Beaver (1983) as Whitey
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Victor Ehrlich
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Wilhelm Grimm
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Brom Dutcher
- Voyagers! (1982)
- An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) as Altitude Chamber Instructor
- Cat People (1982) as Joe Creigh
- Young Doctors in Love (1982) as The Flashback - Young Simon's Father
- Eating Raoul (1982) as Hippie
- Not Just Another Affair (1982) as Warren Krantz
- Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (1982) as Jeb
- Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang (1982) as Amos Tucker
- Private Lessons (1981) as Jack Travis
- Buddy Buddy (1981) as Lieutenant #1
- Riker (1981) as Jack Sheridan
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as George Princey
- Hardcore (1979) as Soldier
- Hot Rod (1979) as Clay
- The Concorde... Airport '79 (1979) as Rescuer #1
- The In-Laws (1979) as Barry Lutz
- Elvis (1979) as D.J. Fontana
- A Shining Season (1979) as John Haaland
- Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979) as Moss Tillis
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Jamie
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Ensign Greenbean
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Flight Sergeant Greenbean
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as Flight Sgt. Greenbean
- The One and Only (1978) as Arnold - The King
- Blue Collar (1978) as Bobby Joe
- Goin' South (1978) as Mr. Haber
- Record City (1978) as Pokey
- Citizens Band (1977) as The Priest
- Dead of Night (1977) as Frank
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) as Steve Fletcher
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Kit Sawyer
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as David Phillips
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Kenny Daniels
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Stay Hungry (1976) as Lester
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Harv Schwab
- Baretta (1975)
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Harold Farnum
- Happy Days (1974)
- Cockfighter (1974) as Tom Peeples
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
- Superdad (1973) as The Gang
- Charley and the Angel (1973) as Derwood Moseby
- Roll Out (1973)
- Showdown (1973) as Pook
- M*A*S*H (1972)
- Maude (1972) as Young Man
- Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972) as Druffle
- Evil Roy Slade (1972) as Husband Making Fun of Stool (uncredited)
- Family Flight (1972) as Driver
- Columbo (1971) as Officer Stein
- Columbo (1971) as Irving Krutch
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as Howard Dubberly
- Nanny and the Professor (1970)
- The Immortal (1970)
- How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business? (1970) as Bellhop
- Equinox (1970) Camera Operator
- Room 222 (1969)
- The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) as Student (uncredited)
- The Lottery (1969) as Jack Watson
- Adam-12 (1968) as Bud
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Youngblood
- Weltspiegel (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest
- Today (1952) as Self
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1948) as Self
- One Planet as Self
- Let's Have Kids! as Dr. Young
- Inhuman
- A Ghost Story as Charlie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ed Begley Jr. best known for?
Ed Begley Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Boroughs (2026), 25 Miles to Normal (2026), The Cowboy Killer (2026), Brilliant Minds (2024).
When and where was Ed Begley Jr. born?
Ed Begley Jr. was born on September 16, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Ed Begley Jr. have?
Ed Begley Jr. has accumulated over 331 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2026.
What is Ed Begley Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
Ed Begley Jr. is an American actor born on September 16, 1949, in Los Angeles, California. He began his acting career in 1967. Begley has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He is known for his prolific work in both cinema and television, with notable film appearances including Blue...