Ed Herlihy
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 14, 1909
- Place of birth
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Died
- January 30, 1999
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.
Movies with Ed Herlihy
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit 1988 · ★ 7.5
- The King of Comedy 1982 · ★ 7.8
- Malcolm X 1992 · ★ 7.6
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 1985 · ★ 6.1
- Zelig 1983 · ★ 7.4
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985 · ★ 6.5
- Don't Drink the Water 1994 · ★ 5.6
- A Fine Mess 1986 · ★ 4.6
- A Long Time Till Dawn 1953 · ★ 6.0
- Sports on the Silver Screen 1997 · ★ 9.0
- Yesterday's Witness 1976 · ★ 7.0
- Knights of the Highway 1952 · ★ 10.0
- Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? 1976 · ★ 8.0
- The Republic Pictures Story 1991
- The Flood of ‘55 1995
- Thundering Rails 1950
- Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles 1970
- Communism Condemned 1947
- Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock 1963