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