Ed Herlihy
Acting • Born 1909-08-14 – 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.
Filmography
24 credits
The King of Comedy
Movie • 1982
Ed Herlihy
Don't Drink the Water
Movie • 1994
Narrator
The Republic Pictures Story
Movie • 1991
Narrator
Yesterday's Witness
Movie • 1976
Self
The Flood of ‘55
Movie • 1995
Narrator (archive footage)
Sports on the Silver Screen
Movie • 1997
Self (archive footage)
Malcolm X
Movie • 1992
Joe Louis Announcer
Thundering Rails
Movie • 1950
Narrator
Knights of the Highway
Movie • 1952
Narrator
Zelig
Movie • 1983
Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Movie • 1970
Self - Announcer
A Long Time Till Dawn
Movie • 1953
Announcer (uncredited)
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Movie • 1985
Dooley
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Movie • 1988
Newscaster
A Fine Mess
Movie • 1986
TV Reporter
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
Movie • 1976
Self - Announcer/Narrator
Communism Condemned
Movie • 1947
Self
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Movie • 1985
Mr. Buxton
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
Movie • 1963
Self - Narrator (voice)
The Perry Como Show
TV • 1956
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
Kraft Television Theatre
TV • 1947
Announcer
The Bob Hope Show
TV • 1950
Self - Announcer
It's Garry Shandling's Show
TV • 1986
Announcer (voice)