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Ed Herlihy

Actor
Died January 30, 1999 (89 years)
Ed Herlihy 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 Jack Parr Tonight Show. Additionally, Herlihy appeared in bit parts in several movies and television shows like Pee Wee's Big Adventure. As Mr. Buxton, he was none too pleased when Pee-wee broke into his mansion and accused his son Francis of stealing his bike. Pee-wee gets his revenge by giving the upset dad a stick of spicy gum. Herlihy died of natural causes in 1999 at 89.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Chosen
Known For
  • Don't Drink the Water
  • A Fine Mess
  • Mel-O-Toons
  • The Force Beyond

Filmography

2014
I Am Ali · as Newsreel Narrator
2000
Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies · as Newsreel Announcer: 1946 Plane Crash
1994
Don't Drink the Water · as Narrator
1992
Malcolm X · as Joe Louis Announcer
1988
Who Framed Roger Rabbit · as Newscaster
1986
It's Garry Shandling's Show (TV Series) · as Announcer
1986
A Fine Mess · as Tv Reporter
1985
Pee-wee's Big Adventure · as Mr. Buxton
1985
1983
Seeing Red · as Newsreel Announcer
1983
Zelig · as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
1983
1982
If You Love This Planet · as Universal Newsreel Narrator
1981
The Chosen · as Newsreel Announcer
1977
The Force Beyond · as Newsreel Voice
1975
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
1973
Ten from Your Show of Shows · as The Narrator
1967
Kraft Music Hall (TV Series) · as Announcer
1960
Mel-O-Toons (TV Series) · as Narrator
1957
The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV Series) · as Announcer (1962)
1948
1947
Kraft Television Theatre (TV Series) · as Announcer

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