Edd Byrnes (1932–2020) |
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Edd Byrnes was born Edward Byrne Breitenberger on July 30, 1932 in New York City, the son of Mary (Byrne) and Augustus "Gus" Breitenberger. Edd shared an impoverished and unhappy childhood with brother Vincent and sister Jo-Ann. Their mother worked hard at various jobs to keep the family together because her alcoholic husband was often absent from...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 87) in Santa Monica, California, USA |
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Actor (86 credits)
Actor (86 credits)
1990-1995
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Kenneth Rundle / Freddie Major / Sid Hooper
Kenneth Rundle / Freddie Major / Sid Hooper
- Deadly Bidding
(1995)
... Kenneth Rundle (uncredited)
- The Sound of Murder
(1993)
... Freddie Major
- How to Make a Killing Without Really Trying
(1990)
... Sid Hooper
1995
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
(TV Series)
Manley Combs
Manley Combs
- Flying Fists of Fury II: Masters of Illusion
(1995)
... Manley Combs
1984-1986
Simon & Simon
(TV Series)
Steve Yellen / Barry L. Fastman / Howard Hunk
Steve Yellen / Barry L. Fastman / Howard Hunk
- The Last Big Break
(1986)
... Steve Yellen
- The Wrong Stuff
(1984)
... Barry L. Fastman / Howard Hunk
1978-1982
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Al Henshaw / Ron Barker / Nona's escort / ...
Al Henshaw / Ron Barker / Nona's escort / ...
- The Big Bet/Nancy and the Thunderbirds
(1982)
... Al Henshaw
- Don Quixote/The Sex Symbol
(1980)
... Ron Barker
- Nona/One Million B.C.
(1980)
... Nona's escort
- Call Me Lucky/Torch Singer
(1978)
... Neil Martin
1982
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Archie Phillips
Archie Phillips
- New York, A.C./Live It Up/All's Fair in Love and War
(1982)
... Archie Phillips
1978-1981
Vega$
(TV Series)
Billy Brogan / Johnny Crystal
Billy Brogan / Johnny Crystal
- French Twist
(1981)
... Billy Brogan
- High Roller
(1978)
... Johnny Crystal
1979-1980
B.J. and the Bear
(TV Series)
Charlie Broler / Jason T. Rockman
Charlie Broler / Jason T. Rockman
- The Friendly Double Cross
(1980)
... Charlie Broler
- Crackers
(1979)
... Jason T. Rockman
1979
Sweepstakes
(TV Series)
The Emcee
The Emcee
- Cowboy, Linda and Angie, Mark
(1979)
... The Emcee
- Episode #1.8
(1979)
... The Emcee
- Episode #1.7
(1979)
... The Emcee
- Roscoe, Elizabeth, and the M.C.
(1979)
... The Emcee
- Episode #1.5
(1979)
... The Emcee
1978
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
Paul Owens / Hans Monckton
Paul Owens / Hans Monckton
- Defection to Paradise: Part 2
(1978)
... Paul Owens
- Defection to Paradise: Part 1
(1978)
... Paul Owens
- Mystery on the Avalanche Express
(1978)
... Hans Monckton
1974
Marcus Welby, M.D.
(TV Series)
John Trask
John Trask
- No Charity for the MacAllisters
(1974)
... John Trask
1973
Faraday and Company
(TV Series)
Gus Pollard
Gus Pollard
- A Wheelbarrow Full of Trouble
(1973)
... Gus Pollard
1972
The Pathfinders
(TV Series)
Flight Lieutenant Logan Crossley
Flight Lieutenant Logan Crossley
- Sitting Ducks
(1972)
... Flight Lieutenant Logan Crossley
1972
Alias Smith and Jones
(TV Series)
Willard Riley
Willard Riley
- The Ten Days That Shook Kid Curry
(1972)
... Willard Riley
1970
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Steve (segment "Love and the Pick-Up")
Steve (segment "Love and the Pick-Up")
- Love and the Pick-Up/Love and the Proposal/Love and the Fighting Couple
(1970)
... Steve (segment "Love and the Pick-Up")
1967
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Tommy Bear
Tommy Bear
- A Song Called Revenge
(1967)
... Tommy Bear
1965
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Davey Carr
Davey Carr
- Who Killed Mr. Colby in Ladies' Lingerie?
(1965)
... Davey Carr
1958-1963
77 Sunset Strip
(TV Series)
Kookie / Gerald Kookson, III / Rickshaw Driver / ...
Kookie / Gerald Kookson, III / Rickshaw Driver / ...
- Never to Have Loved
(1963)
... Gerald Kookson, III (as Edward Byrnes)
- The Checkmate Caper
(1963)
... Kookie
- Your Fortune for a Penny
(1963)
... Kookie (as Edward Byrnes)
- Our Man in Switzerland
(1963)
... Kookie (as Edward Byrnes)
- Lady in the Sun
(1963)
... Kookie (as Edward Byrnes, credit only)
1960-1962
Hawaiian Eye
(TV Series)
Kookie
Kookie
- Among the Living
(1962)
... Kookie (as Edward Byrnes)
- Swan Song for a Hero
(1960)
... Kookie (as Edward Byrnes)
1962
Surfside 6
(TV Series)
Kookie
Kookie
- Love Song for a Deadly Redhead
(1962)
... Kookie (as Edward Byrnes)
1958-1960
Lawman
(TV Series)
Joe Knox / Lacy Hawks
Joe Knox / Lacy Hawks
- The Mad Bunch
(1960)
... Joe Knox (as Edward Byrnes)
- The Deputy
(1958)
... Lacy Hawks (as Edward Byrnes)
1957-1960
Maverick
(TV Series)
Stableboy / Wes Fallon / The Kid
Stableboy / Wes Fallon / The Kid
- Hadley's Hunters
(1960)
... Stableboy (as Edward Byrnes)
- Stage West
(1957)
... Wes Fallon (as Ed Byrnes)
- Ghost Rider
(1957)
... The Kid (as Ed Byrnes)
1958
The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna
(TV Series)
Phil Ellsworth
Phil Ellsworth
- Not So Innocents Abroad
(1958)
... Phil Ellsworth
1958
Colt .45
(TV Series)
Frank Wilson Jr.
Frank Wilson Jr.
- The Golden Gun
(1958)
... Frank Wilson Jr. (as Edward Byrnes)
1957-1958
Cheyenne
(TV Series)
Benji Danton / Clay Rafferty
Benji Danton / Clay Rafferty
- The Last Comanchero
(1958)
... Benji Danton (as Edward Byrnes)
- The Brand
(1957)
... Clay Rafferty (as Edward Byrnes)
1957
Telephone Time
(TV Series)
Radio Announcer
Radio Announcer
- Stranded
(1957)
... Radio Announcer (as Ed Byrnes)
1956-1957
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
(TV Series)
Eli
Eli
- The Captain's Chimp
(1957)
... Eli (uncredited)
- The Select Females
(1956)
... Eli (as Edward Byrnes)
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Soundtrack (6 credits)
Soundtrack (6 credits)
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Self (24 credits)
Self (24 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Unsold pilot: He starred in an unsold comedy pilot based on the Elvis Presley film Kissin' Cousins (1964). See more »Alternate Names:
Edd Brynes | Edward Burnes | Edd Burns | Edward Burns | Edd 'Kookie' Byrnes | Edward Byrnes | Ed Byrnes
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