Edd Byrnes
Biography
Edd Byrnes was an American actor born on July 30, 1933, in New York City, New York, and died on January 8, 2020, at the age of 86. After his father died when he was 13, he dropped his last name in favor of Byrnes, based on the name of his maternal grandfather Edward Byrne. He was also known as Edward By. He was known for his starring role in the television series 77 Sunset Strip. His later roles included television dance-party host Vince Fontaine in the 1978 film Grease, which featured John Travolta among its co-stars. He was also credited as Edward Byrnes in the Gene Kelly film Marjorie Morningstar.
Career overview
Edd Byrnes was an American actor born in New York City, New York, on July 30, 1933. He passed away on January 8, 2020, at the age of 86. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 79 known credits in the acting field.
Among his most notable television work was a starring role in the television series 77 Sunset Strip. In film, he was featured in the 1978 movie Grease, where he played the television dance-party host Vince Fontaine alongside co-stars that included John Travolta. He also appeared in the Gene Kelly film Marjorie Morningstar, where he was credited as Edward Byrnes.
Born Edward By, he changed his last name to Byrnes, which was based on the name of his maternal grandfather, Edward Byrne.
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Full Filmography
84 titles- The Grease Story (2017) as Vince Fontaine
- Babes Behind Bars (2013)
- Unhappily Ever After (1995) as Fossily
- Deadly Games (1995) as Johnny Silver
- Burke's Law (1994) as Cassidy
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Manley Combs
- Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story (1991) as Bobby Icovella
- Troop Beverly Hills (1989) as Ross Coleman
- Party Line (1988) as Maitre d'
- Married... with Children (1987) as Edd Byrnes
- Back to the Beach (1987) as Valet
- Mankillers (1987) as Jack Marra
- Throb (1986)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sid Hooper
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Freddie Major
- Crazy like a Fox (1984)
- The Master (1984) as Lt. Kyle
- Erotic Images (1983) as Logan Roberts
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Twirl (1981) as Bobby Bennett
- B. J. and the Bear (1979)
- $weepstake$ (1979) as The $weepstake$ MC
- California Fever (1979)
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Neil Martin
- Vega$ (1978)
- Grease (1978) as Vince Fontaine
- Sword of Justice (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Archie Phillips
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) as Paul Owens
- CHiPs (1977)
- Telethon (1977) as Charlie Burton
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Ted Burton
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Where the Action Is (1975) as Eddie Vallance
- Mobile Two (1975) as Roger Brice
- Police Woman (1974) as Billy Dodge
- Stardust (1974) as TV interviewer
- Police Story (1973)
- Thriller (1973) as Eddie Vallance
- Wicked, Wicked (1973) as Henry Peter 'Hank' Lassiter
- Faraday and Company (1973) as Gus Pollard
- A Gift of Terror (1973) as Les Parker
- The ABC Afternoon Playbreak (1972) as Les Parker
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Steve
- The Silent Gun (1969) as Joe Henning
- Adam-12 (1968) as Skinner
- Mannix (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as Clay
- Professionals for a Massacre (1967) as Chattanooga Jim
- Any Gun Can Play (1967) as Clayton
- Payment in Blood (1967) as Stuart
- Honey West (1965) as Robin Hood
- Mister Roberts (1965)
- Beach Ball (1965) as Dick
- The Secret Invasion (1964) as Simon Fell
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- Burke's Law (1963) as Davey Carr
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Bill Colbert
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Paul Perry
- The Virginian (1962) as Alex Newell
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Kookie
- Yellowstone Kelly (1959) as Anse Harper
- Up Periscope (1959) as Pharmacist Mate Ash
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Gerald Lloyd "Kookie" Kookson III
- The Dick Clark Show (1958) as Self
- Darby's Rangers (1958) as Arnold Dittman
- Marjorie Morningstar (1958) as Sandy Lamm
- Girl on the Run (1958) as Kenneth Smiley
- Life Begins At 17 (1958) as Jim Barker
- Maverick (1957) as The Kid
- Maverick (1957) as Wes Fallon
- Maverick (1957) as Stableboy
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Borden
- Fear Strikes Out (1957) as Boy in Car Assisting Jimmy Up Stairway (uncredited)
- Reform School Girl (1957) as Vince
- Johnny Trouble (1957) as Elliott
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Recipient
- Telephone Time (1956)
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956) as Eli
- Wire Service (1956) as Bob
- Cheyenne (1955) as Benji Danton
- Navy Log (1955)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Edd Byrnes best known for?
Edd Byrnes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Unhappily Ever After (1995), Deadly Games (1995), Burke's Law (1994), THX 1138 (1971).
When and where was Edd Byrnes born?
Edd Byrnes was born on July 30, 1933 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on January 8, 2020.
How many credits does Edd Byrnes have?
Edd Byrnes has accumulated over 84 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2017.
What is Edd Byrnes's background in cinema and television?
Edd Byrnes was an American actor born on July 30, 1933, in New York City, New York, and died on January 8, 2020, at the age of 86. After his father died when he was 13, he dropped his last name in favor of Byrnes, based on the name of his maternal grandfather Edward Byrne. He was also known as Edward By. He was known f...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Mister Roberts (1965) — aged about 31
- Deadly Games (1995) as Johnny Silver — aged about 61
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Paul Perry — aged about 28
- Married... with Children (1987) as Edd Byrnes — aged about 53
- California Fever (1979) — aged about 45
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sid Hooper — aged about 50
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