Edward Mulhare
Biography
Edward Mulhare (8 April 1923 – 24 May 1997) was an Irish actor who became a popular television leading man from 1956 to 1995. He was born at 22 Quaker Road in Cork City, County Cork, Ireland, and was educated by the Irish Christian Brothers. Although he initially intended to study medicine, his growing interest in acting led him to perform at Irish venues such as the Gate Theatre in Dublin before moving to London, where he worked with Orson Welles and John Gielgud. Mulhare’s most recognized stage role was taking over as Professor Higgins in the original Broadway production of My Fair Lady in 1957. His first television appearance occurred in 1956 in a production of The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Career overview
Edward Mulhare (8 April 1923 – 24 May 1997) was an Irish actor whose career spanned stage and screen for nearly four decades. Born at 22 Quaker Road in Cork City, County Cork, he was educated by the Irish Christian Brothers and initially planned to study medicine before turning to acting. He performed in several Irish venues, notably the Gate Theatre in Dublin, before relocating to London where he worked with Orson Welles and John Gielgud.
Mulhare’s most celebrated stage role was as Professor Higgins in the original Broadway production of My Fair Lady, a part he assumed in 1957 after Rex Harrison. His transition to television began in 1956 with an appearance in a production of The Adventures of Robin Hood. From that debut he became a popular television leading man, maintaining an active presence on the medium through 1995. Over the course of his career he accumulated sixty‑three credited performances, reflecting a steady output across both stage and screen.
He died on 24 May 1997 at the age of 74. The record of his work, as listed by the Motion Picture Database, identifies him primarily as an actor, confirming his long‑standing contribution to Irish and international entertainment.
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77 titles- Out to Sea (1997) as Cullen Carswell
- Baywatch Nights (1995) as Dr. Lancaster
- Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart (1995)
- Spider-Man (1994) as Spencer Smythe (voice)
- Knight Rider 2000 (1991) as Devon Miles
- Secrets of the Unknown: Tornadoes & UFOs (1989) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Bigfoot & Witches (1989) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Dreams and Nightmares (1988) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Witches (1988) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Poltergeists (1988) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Lake Monsters (1987) as Host
- U-Boats: The Wolfpack (1987) as Narrator
- Secrets of the Unknown: Life After Death (1987) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Curses (1987) as Host
- B-17: The Flying Fortress (1987) as Narrator
- Secrets of the Unknown: Big Foot (1987) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Pearl Harbor (1987) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Amelia Earhart (1987) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Nostradamus (1987) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Hollywood Hauntings (1987) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Tornadoes (1987) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: The Titanic (1987) as Host
- Secrets of the Unknown: Jack the Ripper (1987) as Host
- MacGyver (1985) as Guy Roberts
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Richard Bennett
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Julian Lord
- Knight Rider (1982) as Devon Miles
- Hotel (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982) as Malcolm James Abercrombie
- MegaForce (1982) as Byrne-White
- Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix (1982) as Devon Miles
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Arthur Sydney
- Battlestar Galactica (1978) as John
- Hunter (1977) as Colin Berne
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Myles Prescott
- The Bengal Tiger (1973) as Narrator
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Amory Gilliam
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Brian Downing
- Search (1972)
- Cannon (1971)
- Gidget Grows Up (1969) as Alex MacLaughlin
- The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968) as Captain Daniel Gregg
- Cowboy in Africa (1967) as Brian Hilliard
- Custer (1967)
- Caprice (1967) as Sir Jason Fox
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) as Sir Terrance Keats
- Eye of the Devil (1966) as Jean-Claude Ibert
- Our Man Flint (1966) as Malcolm Rodney
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Major Damian Sava
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Otto Strasser
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Clive Darrell
- Von Ryan's Express (1965) as Captain Costanzo
- Convoy (1965)
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Adm. Lord Clydesdale
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Col. Marcus Worthing
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Col. Burton
- 12 O'Clock High (1964) as Col. Gert Schotten
- 12 O'Clock High (1964) as Kurt Halland
- Signpost to Murder (1964) as Dr. Mark Fleming
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Professor Mathers
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Rand Hardy
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Ulf
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Man-at-arms
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Foppish Lord
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Lieutenant Howard
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Steward / Outlaw
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Le Blond
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Courtier
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Baron Mornay / Outlaw
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as First Soldier
- Hill 24 Doesn't Answer (1955) as James Finnegan
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as The Rev. Joseph Radcliffe
- Studio One (1948) as Liam O'Neill
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Edward Mulhare best known for?
Edward Mulhare is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Out to Sea (1997), Bonjour Tristesse (1958), The Flintstones (1994), Knight Rider 2000 (1991).
When and where was Edward Mulhare born?
Edward Mulhare was born on April 8, 1923 in Quaker Road, Cork, Ireland. They passed away on May 24, 1997.
How many credits does Edward Mulhare have?
Edward Mulhare has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1997.
What is Edward Mulhare's background in cinema and television?
Edward Mulhare (8 April 1923 – 24 May 1997) was an Irish actor who became a popular television leading man from 1956 to 1995. He was born at 22 Quaker Road in Cork City, County Cork, Ireland, and was educated by the Irish Christian Brothers. Although he initially intended to study medicine, his growing interest in acti...