Ed Herlihy
Acting
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 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.
movieSports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage) · 1997 · 9.0
movieThe Flood of ‘55
as Narrator (archive footage) · 1995 · 0.0
movieDon't Drink the Water
as Narrator · 1994 · 5.6
movieMalcolm X
as Joe Louis Announcer · 1992 · 7.6
movieThe Republic Pictures Story
as Narrator · 1991 · 0.0
movieWho Framed Roger Rabbit
as Newscaster · 1988 · 7.5
tvIt's Garry Shandling's Show
as Announcer (voice) · 1986 · 7.1
movieA Fine Mess
as TV Reporter · 1986 · 4.6
moviePee-wee's Big Adventure
as Mr. Buxton · 1985 · 6.5
moviePolice Academy 2: Their First Assignment
as Dooley · 1985 · 6.1
movieZelig
as Pathe News Announcer (voice) · 1983 · 7.4
movieThe King of Comedy
as Ed Herlihy · 1982 · 7.8
movieYesterday's Witness
as Self · 1976 · 7.0
movieTelly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
as Self - Announcer/Narrator · 1976 · 8.0
tvSaturday Night Live
as Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited) · 1975 · 6.9
movieFriars Club Roast of Don Rickles
as Self - Announcer · 1970 · 0.0
movieSuspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
as Self - Narrator (voice) · 1963 · 0.0
tvThe Perry Como Show
as · 1956 · 7.3
movieA Long Time Till Dawn
as Announcer (uncredited) · 1953 · 6.0
movieKnights of the Highway
as Narrator · 1952 · 10.0
movieThundering Rails
as Narrator · 1950 · 0.0
tvThe Bob Hope Show
as Self - Announcer · 1950 · 7.0
tvKraft Television Theatre
as Announcer · 1947 · 7.8
movieCommunism Condemned
as Self · 1947 · 0.0