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Ed Begley (I) (1901–1970)


Charismatic character star Edward James Begley was born in Hartford, Connecticut of Irish parents and educated at St.Patrick's school. His interest in acting first surfaced at the age of nine, when he performed amateur theatricals at the Hartford Globe Theatre. Determined to make his own way, he left home aged eleven and drifted from job to job... See full bio »

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1970 Road to Salina
Warren
 
1968-1970 The Name of the Game (TV series)
Gabe Sobel / Leo McVey
The Other Kind of Spy (1970) … Leo McVey
Lola in Lipstick (1968) … Gabe Sobel
 
1970 Neither Are We Enemies (TV movie)
Annas
 
1969 The Silent Gun (TV movie)
John Cole
 
1969 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Dennis McCarthy
Secrets of Pirates Inn: Part 2 (1969) … Dennis McCarthy
Secrets of Pirates Inn: Part 1 (1969) … Dennis McCarthy
 
1969 Secrets of the Pirates' Inn (TV movie)
Dennis McCarthy
 
1969 The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (TV series)
Madam Candidate (1969)
 
1969 The Monitors
President
 
1963-1969 Insight (TV series)
Hess
Consider the Zebra (1969) … Hess
The Agitator (1963)
 
1969 Mod Squad (TV series)
Mitch Bates
Fear Is the Bucking Horse (1969) … Mitch Bates
 
1962-1968 My Three Sons (TV series)
Carl Storffmann / Ed Wallace
The New Room (1968) … Carl Storffmann
The Romance of Silver Pines (1962) … Ed Wallace
 
1968 The High Chaparral (TV series)
Ben Lynch
Follow Your Heart (1968) … Ben Lynch
 
1968 A Time to Sing
Kermit Dodd
 
1968 Wild in the Streets
Sen. Allbright
 
1965-1968 Gunsmoke (TV series)
Jeb Crater / Mr. Sam'l
Mr. Sam'l (1968) … Mr. Sam'l
Taps for Old Jeb (1965) … Jeb Crater
 
1968 Firecreek
Preacher Broyles
 
1967 Billion Dollar Brain
Gen. Midwinter
 
1967 The Invaders (TV series)
Dr. Samuel Crowell / Simon Carver
Labyrinth (1967) … Dr. Samuel Crowell
The Betrayed (1967) … Simon Carver
 
1967 The Violent Enemy
Colum O'More
 
1967 Warning Shot (TV movie)
Capt. Roy Klodin
 
1966 The Wild Wild West (TV series)
Judge M'Guigan
The Night of the Infernal Machine (1966) … Judge M'Guigan
 
1966 Out of the Unknown (TV series)
Amos Handworthy
The Fastest Draw (1966) … Amos Handworthy
 
1966 The Lucy Show (TV series)
Andrew Bailey
Lucy the Bean Queen (1966) … Andrew Bailey
 
1965-1966 Bonanza (TV series)
Clint Watson / Dan Tolliver
A Time to Step Down (1966) … Dan Tolliver
The Other Son (1965) … Clint Watson
 
1966 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV series)
Dr. Hayes
In Pursuit of Excellence (1966) … Dr. Hayes
 
1966 The Oscar
Grobard
 
1964-1966 The Virginian (TV series)
Micah Ellis / Mike Tyrone
Chaff in the Wind (1966) … Micah Ellis
The Invaders (1964) … Mike Tyrone
 
1966 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Mel Olin
The Sacrifice (1966) … Mel Olin
 
1963-1965 Burke's Law (TV series)
Alkali / Bascule Doirot / James Littlefield / …
Who Killed the Grand Piano? (1965) … Morgus Ghoul
Who Killed Supersleuth? (1964) … Bascule Doirot
Who Killed Mr. Cartwheel? (1964) … Alkali
Who Killed Julian Buck? (1963) … James Littlefield
 
1964-1965 The Fugitive (TV series)
Dan Brady / Professor G. Stanley Lazer
Runner in the Dark (1965) … Dan Brady
 
1965 Slattery's People (TV series)
Harvey Peabody
Question: Is Democracy Too Expensive This Year? (1965) … Harvey Peabody
 
1962-1965 Dr. Kildare (TV series)
Henry Harris / Jamie Cousins / Joe Hogan
Make Way for Tomorrow (1965) … Jamie Cousins
A Nickel's Worth of Prayer (1964) … Joe Hogan
An Ancient Office (1962) … Henry Harris
 
1965 The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV series)
Judge
The Case of the Pillow (1965) … Judge
 
1964 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV series)
Brother Thomas Fitzgibbons
Triumph (1964) … Brother Thomas Fitzgibbons
 
1964 Rawhide (TV series)
Piney Kinney
Piney (1964) … Piney Kinney
 
1964 The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Shamus Tobin
 
1963 Wagon Train (TV series)
Reno Sutton
The Sam Spicer Story (1963) … Reno Sutton
 
1963 The DuPont Show of the Week (TV series)
John Moore
The Last Hangman (1963) … John Moore
 
1963 Kraft Mystery Theater (TV series)
Bobby Lee Longstreet
Shadow of a Man (1963) … Bobby Lee Longstreet
 
1962-1963 Ben Casey (TV series)
Dr. Malcolm Flanders / Sam Bundy
Victory Wears a Cruel Smile (1962) … Sam Bundy
 
1963 Route 66 (TV series)
Kyle Hawkes
In the Closing of a Trunk (1963) … Kyle Hawkes
 
1963 Going My Way (TV series)
Owen Colwell
My Son the Social Worker (1963) … Owen Colwell
 
1962 The Dick Powell Theatre (TV series)
MacThane / Major George Torsett
The Court Martial of Captain Wycliff (1962) … Major George Torsett
The Hook (1962) … MacThane
 
1962 Naked City (TV series)
Jimmy Fenton
Make It Fifty Dollars and Add Love to Nona (1962) … Jimmy Fenton
 
1962 The Defenders (TV series)
Simon Gray
The Seven Ghosts of Simon Gray (1962) … Simon Gray
 
1962 Empire (TV series)
Dan Ballard
Ballard Number One (1962) … Dan Ballard
 
1961-1962 Cain's Hundred (TV series)
Ed Hoagley / Tully Johnson
Blood Money (1962) … Tully Johnson
Blue Water, White Beach (1961) … Ed Hoagley
 
1962 The New Breed (TV series)
Masters
Policemen Die Alone Par II (1962) … Masters
Policemen Die Alone: Part 1 (1962) … Masters
 
1961 Target: The Corruptors (TV series)
Stu Hayes
Bite of a Tiger (1961) … Stu Hayes
 
1961 The Green Helmet
Bartell
 
1957-1960 The United States Steel Hour (TV series)
Daniel Arnold / Judge McCord / Walter Kincaid
The Enemies (1958) … Judge McCord
Walk with a Stranger (1958) … Walter Kincaid
Windfall (1957) … Daniel Arnold
 
1960 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV series)
Becker
City in Bondage (1960) … Becker
 
1959 Odds Against Tomorrow
Dave Burke
 
1959 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Matthew Quade
A Phone Call for Matthew Quade (1959) … Matthew Quade
 
1958 Climax! (TV series)
Harry Rathvon
The Big Success (1958) … Harry Rathvon
 
1954-1958 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
Andy Sloane / Russell Burnett / The Mayor
Smart Boy (1957) … Russell Burnett
Mock Trial (1956) … The Mayor
Patterns (1955) … Andy Sloane
Boys Will Be Boys (1955)
 
1955-1956 The Alcoa Hour (TV series)
Michael Francis Dixon / Representative Kilter / Sam
The Big Vote (1956) … Michael Francis Dixon
Man on Fire (1956) … Sam
Thunder in Washington (1955) … Representative Kilter
 
1954-1955 Justice (TV series)
Escape from Freedom (1954)
Hit and Run (1954)
The Quiet Life (1954)
 
1953-1955 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
Bernard Zysski / Ernie Barger
The Takers (1955) … Bernard Zysski
Ernie Barger Is Fifty (1953) … Ernie Barger
 
1954-1955 Ponds Theater (TV series)
The Second Chance (1955)
Time of the Drought (1954)
 
1950-1955 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV series)
Louis Giordano
Brink of Disaster (1954)
The Use of Dignity (1954) … Louis Giordano
Gang-Up (1954)
Tour of Duty (1953)
 
1954 Treasury Men in Action (TV series)
Frank Shelby
The Case of the Broken Bond (1954) … Frank Shelby
 
1953-1954 Robert Montgomery Presents (TV series)
Karl Zalinka
Big Boy (1954)
Harvest (1953) … Karl Zalinka
 
1954 The Motorola Television Hour (TV series)
Horace Clowden
The Muldoon Matter (1954) … Horace Clowden
 
1954 The Philip Morris Playhouse (TV series)
Taste (1954)
 
1953 Harvest (TV movie)
Karl Zalinka
 
1953 Danger (TV series)
Letter of Thanks (1953)
 
1952 Guiding Light (TV series)
Rev. Dr. Paul Keeler #1 (1952) (original television cast)
 
1952 The Turning Point
Neil Eichelberger
 
1952 Leave It to Larry (TV series)
Mr. Koppel
 
1952 Deadline - U.S.A.
Frank Allen
 
1952 On Dangerous Ground
Capt. Brawley
 
1952 Lone Star
Anthony Demmet
 
1952 Boots Malone
Howard Whietehead
 
1949 Roller Derby (TV series)
Announcer (1951)
 
1951 The Lady from Texas
Dave Blodgett
 
1951 You're in the Navy Now
Port Commander
 
1950 Dark City
Barney
 
1950 Wyoming Mail
Haynes
 
1950 Lights Out (TV series)
The Posthumous Dead (1950)
Benuili Chant (1950)
 
1950 Saddle Tramp
Mr. Hartnagle
 
1950 Convicted
Mackay, Head of Parole Board
 
1950 Cameo Theatre (TV series)
Line of Duty (1950)
 
1950 Stars in My Crown
Lon Backett
 
1950 Backfire
Police Captain Garcia
 
1949 The Great Gatsby
Myron Lupus
 
1949 It Happens Every Spring
Edgar Stone
 
1949 Tulsa
John J. 'Johnny' Brady (as Edward Begley)
 
1948 Sorry, Wrong Number
James Cotterell
 
1948 Deep Waters
Josh Hovey
 
1948 Sitting Pretty
Horatio J. Hammond
 
1947 The Web
Man (uncredited)
 
1947 Boomerang!
Paul Harris
 
Show ShowSelf (12 titles)
1970 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.99 (1970) … Himself
 
1969 Allen Ludden's Gallery (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.15 (1969) … Himself
 
1967 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.49 (1967) … Himself
 
1965 I'll Bet (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 19 July 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
1965 The Linkletter Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 June 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
1964 Freedom Spectacular (TV movie)
Himself
 
1964 I've Got a Secret (TV series)
Guest star
Episode dated 20 April 1964 (1964) … Guest star
 
1964 The 36th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Supporting Actress
 
1963 Stump the Stars (TV series)
Himself - Guest Panelist
Ed Begley vs. Jeanne Crain (1963) … Himself - Guest Panelist
 
1963 The 35th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
1955 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #9.4 (1955) … Himself
 
1947 The Roosevelt Story (documentary)
Narrator
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2008 Strictly Courtroom (TV documentary)
Juror #10 (uncredited)
 
2005 James Dean: Forever Young (documentary)
Himself
 
1995 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
1992 Fonda on Fonda (TV documentary)
Juror #6 (uncredited)
 
1992 Legends of the West (documentary)
Actor in 'Hang 'Em High' (uncredited)
 
1982 Henry Fonda: The Man and His Movies (TV documentary)
Actor in '12 Angry Men' (uncredited)
 

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The Passing Show of 1913 (1913). Musical revue. Music by Jean Schwartz and Al W. Brown. Book by Harold Atteridge. Lyrics by Harold Atteridge. Musical Director: Oscar Radin. Music orchestrated by Frank Saddler. Directed by Ned Wayburn. Winter Garden Theatre: 24 Jul 1913- Sep 1913 (closing date unknown/58 performances). Cast: Clara Aldwyn, Jeannette Alpine, Ed Begley [juvenile role], 'May Boley' (qv , Lew Brice, Marie Caldwell, Ed Campbell, Nell Carrington, Lucille Cavanaugh, Bessie Clayton, Frank Conroy, Kenneth Cooley, Herbert Corthell, Wellington Cross, Marjorie Dayton, Charles DeHaven, Mae Dealy, Daisy Delmar, Violet Delmar, Henry Detloff, Dick Dickinson, Nina DuBal, Grace DuBoise, Mary Ellison, Ethel Faber, Allen Fagan, Dudley Farnworth, George Ford, Corinne Frances, Elsie Froehlich, Beatrice Garland, Alex Gibson, Harry Gilfoil, Lillian Gonne, Nina Goulette, Fannie Grant, Sydney Grant, Bessie Gray, Charlotte Greenwood, Mabel Grete, Virginia Gunther, Agnes Hall, Carl Hall, Evelyn Hall, Laura Hamilton, George Hanlon, Andrew Harper, Ruth Heil, Mabel Hill, Nell Howard, Tony Hunting, Lois Josephine, Grace Kimball, Charlie King, Mollie King, Al Knight, John Kusky, George LeMaire, Gladys Leroy, Blanche Leslie, Helen Lloyd, Muriel Magill, Dotty Mantell, Irene Markey, Blanche Marr, Vinna Mason, Zounie Maury, Marion Mooney, Georgia Moore, Dorothy Moran, Nellie Moyse, Freddy Nice, Carel Orr, Mae Parker, Kathryn Perry, Evelyn Phillips, Edgar Pierce, Leslie Powers, Fay Pulsifer, Rose Quinn, Ethel Ray, Eve Ray, Miriam Sanford, Anna Sayce, Bessie Shannon, Gladys Smith, Irene Spencer, Clara Stanton, Georgica Storm, Ray Strath, Katherine Talbot, John Charles Thomas, Vera Tirrell, Alice Van Ryker, Rose Wertz, Arthur Whitman, Edith Whitney, Grace Williams, Ted Wing. Produced by The Winter Garden Company. See more »

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Won Broadway's 1956 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Inherit the Wind." See more »

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