Ed Herlihy
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 14, 1909
- Died
- January 30, 1999
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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
Sports on the Silver Screen 1997
as Self (archive footage)
- The Flood of ‘55
The Flood of ‘55 1995
as Narrator (archive footage)
Don't Drink the Water 1994
as Narrator
Malcolm X 1992
as Joe Louis Announcer
The Republic Pictures Story 1991
as Narrator
Who Framed Roger Rabbit 1988
as Newscaster
A Fine Mess 1986
as TV Reporter
Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985
as Mr. Buxton
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 1985
as Dooley
Zelig 1983
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
The King of Comedy 1982
as Ed Herlihy
Yesterday's Witness 1976
as Self
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? 1976
as Self - Announcer/Narrator
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles 1970
as Self - Announcer
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock 1963
as Self - Narrator (voice)
A Long Time Till Dawn 1953
as Announcer (uncredited)
- Knights of the Highway
Knights of the Highway 1952
as Narrator
- Thundering Rails
Thundering Rails 1950
as Narrator
Communism Condemned 1947
as Self
Credits from TMDB.