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Ed Begley Jr. Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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Born:
1949-09-16

Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Credits:
321 Total Roles

Ed Begley Jr.

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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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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Let's Call the Whole Thing Off MOVIE Fred
2025 The Cowboy Killer MOVIE Chief White
2025 Don't Tell Larry MOVIE Bruce
2024 Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story MOVIE Paul Higman
2024 Brilliant Minds TV Duke
2024 Strange Darling MOVIE Frederick
2024 In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin TV Self
2023 Not Dead Yet TV Bill
2022 Amsterdam MOVIE General Bill Meekins
2022 Queer as Folk TV Winston

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