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Ed Herlihy

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1909-08-14

Day of Death

1999-01-30

Place of Birth

Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Ed Herlihy

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.

Filmography (19)

⭐ 9.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Sports on the Silver Screen

1997
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Narrator (archive footage)

The Flood of ‘55

1995
⭐ 5.6 Role: Narrator

Don't Drink the Water

1994
⭐ 7.6 Role: Joe Louis Announcer

Malcolm X

1992
⭐ 0 Role: Narrator

The Republic Pictures Story

1991
⭐ 7.5 Role: Newscaster

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1988
⭐ 4.6 Role: TV Reporter

A Fine Mess

1986
⭐ 6.5 Role: Mr. Buxton

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

1985
⭐ 6.1 Role: Dooley

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1985
⭐ 7.4 Role: Pathe News Announcer (voice)

Zelig

1983
⭐ 7.8 Role: Ed Herlihy

The King of Comedy

1982
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self

Yesterday's Witness

1976
⭐ 8.0 Role: Self - Announcer/Narrator

Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?

1976
⭐ 0 Role: Self - Announcer

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

1970
⭐ 0 Role: Self - Narrator (voice)

Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock

1963