Ed Herlihy
Known For
Acting
Born
1909-08-14 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died
1999-01-30
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.
Most Known For
Saturday Night Live
as Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
The Bob Hope Show
as Self - Announcer
Kraft Television Theatre
as Announcer
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
as Newscaster
It's Garry Shandling's Show
as Announcer (voice)
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
as Dooley
Malcolm X
as Joe Louis Announcer
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Mr. Buxton
The King of Comedy
as Ed Herlihy
Zelig
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Communism Condemned
as Self
The Perry Como Show
A Fine Mess
as TV Reporter
Don't Drink the Water
as Narrator
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
as Self - Announcer/Narrator
The Republic Pictures Story
as Narrator
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
as Self - Announcer
Yesterday's Witness
as Self
A Long Time Till Dawn
as Announcer (uncredited)