Acting
Ed Herlihy
EN cinema · 19 credits
Born
14 August 1909
Died
30 January 1999 (aged 89)
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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
Filmography
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
The Flood of ‘55
1995
The Flood of ‘55
as Narrator (archive footage)
Don't Drink the Water
as Narrator
Malcolm X
as Joe Louis Announcer
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
as Newscaster
A Fine Mess
as TV Reporter
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Mr. Buxton
Zelig
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
The King of Comedy
as Ed Herlihy
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
as Self - Announcer/Narrator
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
as Self - Announcer
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
as Self - Narrator (voice)
A Long Time Till Dawn
as Announcer (uncredited)
