Acting
Ed Herlihy
Birth Date
August 14, 1909
Death Date
January 30, 1999
(passed away at 89)
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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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.
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Saturday Night Live
Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
1975 • 1 episode
Kraft Television Theatre
Announcer
1947 • 70 episodes
The Bob Hope Show
Self - Announcer
1950 • 1 episode
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Newscaster
1988
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Announcer (voice)
1986 • 1 episode
The King of Comedy
Ed Herlihy
1982
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Dooley
1985
Malcolm X
Joe Louis Announcer
1992
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Mr. Buxton
1985
The Perry Como Show
1956 • 13 episodes
Zelig
Pathe News Announcer (voice)
1983
A Fine Mess
TV Reporter
1986
Don't Drink the Water
Narrator
1994
Sports on the Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
1997
Communism Condemned
Self
1947
The Republic Pictures Story
Narrator
1991
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
Self - Narrator (voice)
1963
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Self - Announcer
1970
Yesterday's Witness
Self
1976
A Long Time Till Dawn
Announcer (uncredited)
1953