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Ernie Lively(1947-2021)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Director
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Ernie Lively
A homicide detective sees similarities between herself and the victims of a killer who is murdering clinical phobics by exposing them to their fears.
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Ernie Lively was born on 29 January 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Turner & Hooch (1989), Passenger 57 (1992) and Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992). He was married to Elaine Lively. He died on 3 June 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJanuary 29, 1947
DiedJune 3, 2021(74)
BornJanuary 29, 1947
DiedJune 3, 2021(74)
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Known for

Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog in Turner & Hooch (1989)
Turner & Hooch
6.2
  • Motel Clerk
  • 1989
Passenger 57 (1992)
Passenger 57
5.9
  • Chief Biggs
  • 1992
Sylvester Stallone and Estelle Getty in Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
4.4
  • Man at Airport
  • 1992
Alexis Bledel, Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn, and America Ferrera in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
6.5
  • Bridget's Father
  • 2005

Credits

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Actor

  • Phobic (2020)
    Phobic
    2.8
    • Jack Sanders
    • 2020
  • Nicolas Cage and Robin Tunney in Looking Glass (2018)
    Looking Glass
    4.7
    • Tommy
    • 2018
  • Razor (2016)
    Razor
    6.8
    • Ernie
    • 2016
  • Danny Glover and James Lafferty in Waffle Street (2015)
    Waffle Street
    6.2
    • Wright Adams
    • 2015
  • Shadow (2013)
    Shadow
    7.8
    Short
    • Dr. Holden
    • 2013
  • Iris Bahr in Svetlana (2010)
    Svetlana
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Liam's Dad
    • 2011
  • Outlaw (2010)
    Outlaw
    6.2
    TV Series
    • 2010
  • Jason Lee in Memphis Beat (2010)
    Memphis Beat
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Doc Boswell
    • 2010
  • Saving Grace (2007)
    Saving Grace
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Ham's Dad
    • 2009–2010
  • The Perfect Game (2009)
    The Perfect Game
    6.9
    • Coach Sam Hicks
    • 2009
  • Alexis Bledel, Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn, and America Ferrera in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008)
    The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
    6.2
    • Bridget's Father
    • 2008
  • Johnny Messner in The Art of Travel (2008)
    The Art of Travel
    6.2
    • Mr. Layne
    • 2008
  • Blake Lively in Simon Says (2006)
    Simon Says
    4.2
    • Pig
    • 2006
  • Ghost Whisperer (2005)
    Ghost Whisperer
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Ranger Neher
    • 2006
  • Winona Ryder and Joseph Fiennes in The Darwin Awards (2006)
    The Darwin Awards
    5.9
    • RV Salesman
    • 2006

Producer

  • Simon Says Chopped Chiseled and Charred (2009)
    Simon Says Chopped Chiseled and Charred
    6.0
    Video
    • executive producer
    • 2009
  • Blake Lively in Simon Says (2006)
    Simon Says
    4.2
    • producer
    • 2006

Director

  • Sandman
    5.1
    • Director
    • 1998

Videos5

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Trailer 2:11
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Waffle Street
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Waffle Street
The Legend of Cryin' Ryan
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The Legend of Cryin' Ryan
My Family
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My Family

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Ernie W. Brown
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • January 29, 1947
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Died
    • June 3, 2021
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cardiac complications)
  • Spouse
    • Elaine LivelyDecember 12, 1979 - June 3, 2021 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Eric Lively
  • Relatives
      Baylen Johnson(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    Is also is well known for being TV's "Mr. Good wrench" in all the famous commercials

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Had 5 children: stepdaughter/adoptive daughter, Lori Lively (b. November 9, 1966), stepson/adoptive son, Jason Lively (b. March 12, 1968), stepdaughter/adoptive daughter, Robyn Lively (b. February 7, 1972), son, Eric Lively (b. July 31, 1981) & daughter, Blake Lively (b. August 25, 1987) with wife, Elaine Lively.
  • Nickname
    • Ernie

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