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Ed Herlihy

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Ed Herlihy

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Aug 14, 1909 (117 years old)

Place of Birth

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Biography

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 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.

Known For

Acting
1997Sports on the Silver ScreenSelf (archive footage)
1995The Flood of ‘55Narrator (archive footage)
1994Don't Drink the WaterNarrator
1992Malcolm XJoe Louis Announcer
1991The Republic Pictures StoryNarrator
1988Who Framed Roger RabbitNewscaster
1986A Fine MessTV Reporter
1986It's Garry Shandling's ShowAnnouncer (voice)
1985Police Academy 2: Their First AssignmentDooley
1985Pee-wee's Big AdventureMr. Buxton
1983ZeligPathe News Announcer (voice)
1982The King of ComedyEd Herlihy
1976Yesterday's WitnessSelf
1976Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?Self - Announcer/Narrator
1975Saturday Night LiveBanshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
1970Friars Club Roast of Don RicklesSelf - Announcer
1963Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears HitchcockSelf - Narrator (voice)
1956The Perry Como Show
1953A Long Time Till DawnAnnouncer (uncredited)
1952Knights of the HighwayNarrator
1950Thundering RailsNarrator
1950The Bob Hope ShowSelf - Announcer
1947Communism CondemnedSelf
1947Kraft Television TheatreAnnouncer