Orson Bean
Biography
Orson Bean was an American actor. He was born on July 22, 1928. Bean appeared frequently on televised game shows from the 1960s through the 1980s and was a longtime panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth. He had 102 known credits. Bean's acting career spanned multiple mediums, including film, television, and stage. He was also a comedian, writer, and producer. Bean passed away on February 7, 2020, at the age of 91.
Career overview
Orson Bean was an American actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. He frequently appeared on televised game shows from the 1960s through the 1980s. Bean was a longtime panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth.
As an actor, Bean had a long and varied career. He appeared in numerous roles, although specific details about his acting credits are not provided. It is stated that he had 102 known credits, but no further information is available about the nature of these roles.
Bean's career spanned many years, and he continued to work in the entertainment industry until his death. He passed away on February 7, 2020, at the age of 91, after being struck by two cars while walking in Venice, California.
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109 titles- Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story (2022) as Self - Interviewee
- Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021) as Self
- Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage (2019) as Self
- The Equalizer 2 (2018) as Sam Rubinstein
- Teachers (2016) as Jerry
- Superstore (2015) as Dr. Fogler
- Grace and Frankie (2015) as Bruno
- Another Period (2015) as Laverne Fusselforth V
- Sleep Cycle (2014) as Insomniac #1
- A Golden Christmas 3 (2012) as Mr. Cole
- Hating Breitbart (2012) as Self
- D-Minus (2011) as Andre
- Two-Legged Rat Bastards (2011) as Eddie
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Dan
- Ashley's Ashes (2010) as Dan
- Modern Family (2009) as Marty
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as Mr. Myron
- Women's Murder Club (2007)
- Game of Life (2007) as Dennis
- Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe (2007) as Raff Buddemeyer
- The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006) as Chick
- Alien Autopsy (2006) as Homeless Man
- Crossroads (2006) as Father McIlhenny
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Bob
- The Closer (2005) as Donald Baxter
- Commander in Chief (2005) as Bill Harrison
- Yesterday's Dreams (2005) as Tony Vicedomini
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Roy Bender
- Soccer Dog 2: European Cup (2004) as Mayor Milton Gallagher
- The Gristle (2004) as Mr. Bowen
- Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels (2004) as Voice of John Forsythe (voice)
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Norman
- Cold Case (2003) as Harland Sealey
- Knee High P.I. (2003) as Macintyre
- Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002) as Mr. Gafty
- Burning Down the House (2001) as Sy
- Normal, Ohio (2000) as Bill Gamble
- Family Law (1999) as Archbishop Phillips
- Being John Malkovich (1999) as Dr. Lester
- UnBowed (1999) as Purdy
- The King of Queens (1998) as Carl Tepper
- Will & Grace (1998) as Joseph Dudley
- Becker (1998) as Mr. Bennett
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Marty Brigg
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Patient
- Ellen (1994) as Gameshow Contestant
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Lewis Sweeney
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Loren Bray
- Vicki! (1992) as Self
- Just My Imagination (1992) as Jeremy Sticher
- Final Judgement (1992) as Monsignor Corelli
- Chance of a Lifetime (1991) as Fred
- Tiny Toon Adventures (1990) as Gepetto (voice)
- Jacob's Ladder (1990) as Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Instant Karma (1990) as Dr. Berlin
- Monsters (1988) as Dr. Hubbard
- Innerspace (1987) as Lydia's Editor
- Smart Alec (1986) as Arthur Fitzgerald
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ebeneezer McEnery
- Garfield in the Rough (1984) as Billy Rabbit (voice)
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Forty Deuce (1982) as Mr. Roper
- The Return of the King (1980) as Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- Skateboard (1978) as Self
- The Love Boat (1977) as Artie D'Angelo
- The Hobbit (1977) as Bilbo Baggins (voice)
- Forever Fernwood (1977)
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Warren Wright
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The Spy Who Returned from the Dead (1974) as Bob
- Twinky (1970) as Hal
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1970) as Hank / Sir Boss (voice)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Artie Kaufman
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Stephen Minch
- The Star Wagon (1966) as Stephen Minch
- Vacation Playhouse (1963)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands' (1960) as Jimmy London
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as James B.W. Bevis
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as John Monroe
- Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Dr. Matthew Smith
- Miracle On 34th Street (1959) as Dr. William Sawyer
- Naked City (1958) as Arnold Platt
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self - Guest Host
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- Where's Charley? (1957) as Jack Chesney
- Showdown at Ulcer Gulch (1956) as Llewelyn Throckmorton, III
- The Millionaire (1955) as Newman Johnson
- The Phil Silvers Show (1955) as Pvt. Wally Gunther / Pete Gunther
- How to Be Very, Very Popular (1955) as Toby Marshall
- The Blue Angel (1954) as Host
- I've Got a Secret (1952)
- Omnibus (1952)
- Omnibus (1952) as Narrator
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Studio One (1948) as Harvey B. Hines
- Studio One (1948) as Charlie Digger
- Studio One (1948) as Joey
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as George Sanford
- Mr. Bevis
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Orson Bean best known for?
Orson Bean is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Equalizer 2 (2018), Teachers (2016), Superstore (2015), Grace and Frankie (2015).
When and where was Orson Bean born?
Orson Bean was born on July 22, 1928 in Burlington, Vermont, USA. They passed away on February 7, 2020.
How many credits does Orson Bean have?
Orson Bean has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2022.
What is Orson Bean's background in cinema and television?
Orson Bean was an American actor. He was born on July 22, 1928. Bean appeared frequently on televised game shows from the 1960s through the 1980s and was a longtime panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth. He had 102 known credits. Bean's acting career spanned multiple mediums, including film, television...