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Ed Begley Jr.
- Born
- (age 77)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Credits
- 324 titles
Biography
Edward James Begley Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is an American actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Equally prolific in cinema, his film appearances include Blue Collar (1978), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Transylvania 6-5000 (1985), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), She-Devil (1989), Batman Forever (1995), and Pineapple Express (2008). He is a recurring cast member in the mockumentaries of Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, including Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). He also co-hosted, along with wife Rachelle Carson, the green living reality show titled Living with Ed (2007–2010).
He has been married to actress Rachelle Carson since August 23, 2000, and they have one child.
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Signature work
Known For
8.0
TV
8.7
TV
Better Call Saul
5.3
Movie
Ghostbusters
8.6
TV
The Office
6.6
Movie
Pineapple Express
7.9
TV
Modern Family
7.7
TV
SpongeBob SquarePants
8.0
TV
Young Sheldon
6.5
Movie
Inherent Vice
6.5
Movie
What's Your Number?
8.6
TV
Regular Show
8.6
TV
Batman: The Animated Series
6.1
Movie
Amsterdam
7.1
Movie
Whatever Works
7.9
TV
Arrested Development
7.7
TV
CSI: Miami
7.4
Movie
This Is Spinal Tap
6.1
Movie
CHiPs
Acting credits 320
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Inhuman Film | |
| TBA | One Planet Film | Self |
| 2026 | Let's Have Kids! Film | Dr. Young |
| 2026 | The Cowboy Killer Film | Chief White |
| 2026 | 25 Miles to Normal Film | Victor |
| 2026 | The Boroughs TV | Edward (1 ep) |
| 2025 | A Very Merry Breakup Film | Fred |
| 2025 | Don't Tell Larry Film | Bruce |
| 2024 | Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Film | Paul Higman |
| 2024 | Brilliant Minds TV | Duke Nichols (1 ep) |
| 2024 | Strange Darling Film | Frederick |
| 2024 | In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2023 | Not Dead Yet TV | Bill (1 ep) |
| 2022 | Amsterdam Film | General Bill Meekins |
| 2022 | A Ghost Story Film | Charlie |
| 2022 | Queer as Folk TV | Winston (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Abbott Elementary TV | Mr. Ronson (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Mr. Mayor TV | Chet Danville (3 ep) |
| 2020 | Dear Christmas Film | Randy Morgan |
| 2020 | Reboot Camp Film | John Lehman |
| 2020 | Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be? Film | Self |
| 2019 | Human Discoveries TV | Marsh (voice) (10 ep) |
| 2019 | Plus One Film | Chuck King |
| 2019 | Bless This Mess TV | Rudy (26 ep) |
| 2019 | Making Babies Film | Dr. Remis |
| 2019 | Bixler High Private Eye Film | Charlie DeWitt |
| 2018 | Imperfections Film | Barry |
| 2018 | The Cool Kids TV | Karl (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Big City Greens TV | Mr. Whistler (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Book Club Film | Tom |
| 2017 | And the Winner Isn't Film | Self |
| 2017 | Future Man TV | Gabe Futturman (13 ep) |
| 2017 | Lucky Film | Dr. Kneedler |
| 2017 | Young Sheldon TV | Grant Linkletter (37 ep) |
| 2017 | Amelia 2.0 Film | Paul Wesley |
| 2017 | CHiPs Film | Wasp Driver |
| 2017 | Girlfriend's Day Film | Rupert |
| 2016 | Party Girl TV | Philip (10 ep) |
| 2016 | Mascots Film | A.J. Blumquist |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters Film | Ed Mulgrave |
| 2016 | Vegan: Everyday Stories Film | Self |
| 2016 | Bad Internet TV | (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Chelsea TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words Film | Self |
| 2016 | Time Toys Film | Wiz |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca TV | Bonnie (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Teachers TV | John-Paul Bennigan (2 ep) |
| 2015 | Grace and Frankie TV | Mark (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Your Family or Mine TV | Gil (10 ep) |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul TV | Clifford Main (14 ep) |
| 2014 | You're Not You Film | Uncle Roger |
| 2014 | Wish Wizard Film | Wish Wizard |
| 2014 | In Security Film | Officer Krupke |
| 2014 | Little Women Big Cars 2 Film | Principle Larry |
| 2013 | How to Succeed at Birth Film | Dr. Finch |
| 2013 | Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight Film | Justice Harry Blackmun |
| 2013 | The Millers TV | Jeff (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Family Tree TV | Al Chadwick (5 ep) |
| 2013 | Beverly Hills Pawn TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2013 | The Arrested Development Documentary Project Film | Self |
Crew credits 4
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Grid Unplugged Film | Producer |
| 2014 | Inherent Vice Film | Thanks |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1970 | Equinox Film | Camera Operator |