Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1923-03-06
Day of Death
2009-06-23
Place of Birth
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Ed McMahon
Biography
Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's announcer and sidekick on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He also hosted the original version of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995. He co-hosted TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1986. He also presented sweepstakes for the direct marketing company American Family Publishers (not, as is commonly believed, its main rival Publishers Clearing House). McMahon annually co-hosted the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. He performed in numerous television commercials, most notably for Budweiser. In the 1970s and 1980s, he anchored the team of NBC personalities conducting the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. McMahon appeared in several films, including The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, Full Moon High, and Butterfly, as well as briefly in the film version of Bewitched. According to Entertainment Weekly, McMahon is considered one of the greatest "sidekicks".
Filmography (49)
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
2024
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
2008Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
2007
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Carson Country
2006
The Weather Man
2005
Bewitched
2005
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
2003
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
Frank Sinatra Memorial
2000
