Ed Herlihy
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 14, 1909 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Died
- January 30, 1999
- Active Years
- 1947–1997 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Ed Herlihy works in acting. Born August 14, 1909 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.. Died January 30, 1999. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- The Flood of ‘55 (1995) as Narrator (archive footage)
- Don't Drink the Water (1994) as Narrator
- Malcolm X (1992) as Joe Louis Announcer
- The Republic Pictures Story (1991) as Narrator
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) as Newscaster
- It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986) as Announcer (voice)
- A Fine Mess (1986) as TV Reporter
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) as Dooley
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) as Mr. Buxton
- Zelig (1983) as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
- The King of Comedy (1982) as Ed Herlihy
- Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? (1976) as Self - Announcer/Narrator
- Yesterday's Witness (1976) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
- Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles (1970) as Self - Announcer
- Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock (1963) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Perry Como Show (1956)
- A Long Time Till Dawn (1953) as Announcer (uncredited)
- Knights of the Highway (1952) as Narrator
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self - Announcer
- Thundering Rails (1950) as Narrator
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Announcer
- Communism Condemned (1947) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ed Herlihy best known for?
Ed Herlihy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Malcolm X (1992), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), It's Garry Shandling's Show (1986), A Fine Mess (1986).
When and where was Ed Herlihy born?
Ed Herlihy was born on August 14, 1909 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.. They passed away on January 30, 1999.
How many credits does Ed Herlihy have?
Ed Herlihy has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1997.
What is Ed Herlihy's background in cinema and television?
Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was a prominent American radio and television announcer. He was well-known for his distinctive voice and as the announcer for NBC's "The Kraft Music Hall" during the 1940s and 1950s. He was also the announcer for numerous commercials and shows, including The Ja...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The King of Comedy (1982) as Ed Herlihy — aged about 72
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Announcer — aged about 37
- Malcolm X (1992) as Joe Louis Announcer — aged about 82
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) as Newscaster — aged about 78
- Zelig (1983) as Pathe News Announcer (voice) — aged about 73
- The Perry Como Show (1956) — aged about 46
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