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