Ed Herlihy
Ed Herlihy
Person

Ed Herlihy

Actor 1909-08-14 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 hi...

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1988 · Newscaster

The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

1982 · Ed Herlihy

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

1992 · Joe Louis Announcer

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1985 · Dooley

Zelig

Zelig

1983 · Pathe News Announcer (voice)

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

1985 · Mr. Buxton

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)

Don't Drink the Water

Don't Drink the Water

1994 · Narrator

A Fine Mess

A Fine Mess

1986 · TV Reporter

It's Garry Shandling's Show

It's Garry Shandling's Show

1986 · Announcer (voice)

The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

1950 · Self - Announcer

Kraft Television Theatre

Kraft Television Theatre

1947 · Announcer

The Perry Como Show

The Perry Como Show

1956 · TV

A Long Time Till Dawn

A Long Time Till Dawn

1953 · Announcer (uncredited)

Sports on the Silver Screen

Sports on the Silver Screen

1997 · Self (archive footage)

Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?

Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?

1976 · Self - Announcer/Narrator

Yesterday's Witness

Yesterday's Witness

1976 · Self

The Republic Pictures Story

The Republic Pictures Story

1991 · Narrator

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

1970 · Self - Announcer

Communism Condemned

Communism Condemned

1947 · Self