Ed Herlihy
Acting
Born: August 14, 1909 · Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died: January 30, 1999 (aged 89)
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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.
Known for
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988
The King of Comedy
1982
Malcolm X
1992
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985
Zelig
1983
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
Don't Drink the Water
1994
A Fine Mess
1986
Photos (1)
Movies (10)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Newscaster
Malcolm X
Joe Louis Announcer
The King of Comedy
Ed Herlihy
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Dooley
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Mr. Buxton
Don't Drink the Water
Narrator
Zelig
Pathe News Announcer (voice)
A Fine Mess
TV Reporter
The Republic Pictures Story
Narrator
A Long Time Till Dawn
Announcer (uncredited)
TV Shows (4)
Self / Appearances (7)
The Bob Hope Show
Self - Announcer · 1 eps
Sports on the Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
Self - Announcer/Narrator
Communism Condemned
Self
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
Self - Narrator (voice)
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Self - Announcer
Yesterday's Witness
Self