Ed Herlihy
January 1, 1970 (54 years old) in
Ed Herlihy 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
Credits
- 1997 · Sports on the Silver Screen as Self (archive footage)
- 1995 · The Flood of ‘55 as Narrator (archive footage)
- 1994 · Don't Drink the Water as Narrator
- 1992 · Malcolm X as Joe Louis Announcer
- 1991 · The Republic Pictures Story as Narrator
- 1988 · Who Framed Roger Rabbit as Newscaster
- 1986 · A Fine Mess as TV Reporter
- 1985 · Pee-wee's Big Adventure as Mr. Buxton
- 1985 · Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment as Dooley
- 1983 · Zelig as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
- 1982 · The King of Comedy as Himself
- 1976 · Yesterday's Witness as Self
- 1976 · Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? as Self - Announcer/Narrator
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
- 1970 · Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles as Self - Announcer
- 1956 · The Perry Como Show as
- 1953 · A Long Time Till Dawn as Announcer (uncredited)
- 1952 · Knights of the Highway as Narrator
- 1950 · Thundering Rails as Narrator
- 1950 · The Bob Hope Show as Self - Announcer
- 1947 · Kraft Television Theatre as Announcer
- 1947 · Communism Condemned as Self