Ed McMahon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 6, 1923
- Died
- June 23, 2009
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's announcer and sidekick on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He also hosted the original version of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995. He co-hosted TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1986. He also presented sweepstakes for the direct marketing company American Family Publishers (not, as is commonly believed, its main rival Publishers Clearing House). McMahon annually co-hosted the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. He performed in numerous television commercials, most notably for Budweiser. In the 1970s and 1980s, he anchored the team of NBC personalities conducting the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. McMahon appeared in several films, including The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, Full Moon High, and Butterfly, as well as briefly in the film version of Bewitched. According to Entertainment Weekly, McMahon is considered one of the greatest "sidekicks".
Filmography
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story 2024
as Self (Archive Footage)
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas 2008
as Narrator
- Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas 2008
as Self (archive footage)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project 2007
as Self
- The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians 2007
Actor
The Best of Carson, Volume 1 2006
Actor
Carson Country 2006
Actor
The Weather Man 2005
as Himself
Bewitched 2005
as Ed McMahon
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer 2003
as Self
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s 2002
as Self (archive footage)
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s 2002
Actor
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years 2002
as Self
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years 2002
as Self (archive footage)
50 Years of NBC Late Night 2001
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra Memorial 2000
as Self
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club 1999
as Self
Pitch People 1999
as Self
The Vegas Connection 1999
as Al Ross
- Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years 1999
as Self (archive footage)
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time 1998
as Self
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's 1998
as Self
Safety Patrol! 1998
as Grandpa Bozell
Amazing Stories: The Movie III 1998
as Ed McMahon
Just Write 1997
as Luncheon Chairman
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home 1996
as Self
Love Affair 1994
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny! 1994
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs! 1994
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night 1994
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell 1994
as Self
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade 1992
as Self - Host
Mickey's 60th Birthday 1988
as Self
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years 1986
as Self (archive footage)
Butterfly 1982
as Mr. Gillespie
Full Moon High 1981
as Dad - Col. William P. Walker
The Star Maker 1981
as Lou Parker
Gridlock 1980
as Henry Sherman
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story 1980
as Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
The Kid from Left Field 1979
as Fred Walker
Legends of the Super Heroes 1979
as Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II 1978
Actor
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic 1978
as Self - Host
Lucy Calls the President 1977
as Floyd Whittaker
US Against the World 1977
as Self - Host
The Last Remake of Beau Geste 1977
as Arab Horseman
Fun with Dick and Jane 1977
as Charlie Blanchard
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Bob Hope's World of Comedy 1976
as (archive footage)
Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star-Spangled Spectacular 1976
as Self
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off 1973
as Duncan
Swing Out, Sweet Land 1970
as Narrator (voice) / Bartender
The Incident 1967
as Bill Wilks
Dementia 1955
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.