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Ed Begley Jr.

Acting · Born September 16, 1949 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Edward James Begley Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is an American actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Equally prolific in cinema, his film appearances include Blue Collar (1978), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Transylvania 6-5000 (1985), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), She-Devil (1989), Batman Forever (1995), and Pineapple Express (2008). He is a recurring cast member in the mockumentaries of Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, including Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). He also co-hosted, along with wife Rachelle Carson, the green living reality show titled Living with Ed (2007–2010).

Movies with Ed Begley Jr.

• Ghostbusters (2016) — Ed Mulgrave
• Batman Forever (1995) — Fred Stickley (uncredited)
• What's Your Number? (2011) — Mr. Darling
• Strange Darling (2024) — Frederick
• Pineapple Express (2008) — Robert
• You're Not You (2014) — Uncle Roger
• CHiPs (2017) — Wasp Driver
• This Is Spinal Tap (1984) — John 'Stumpy' Pepys
• Amsterdam (2022) — General Bill Meekins
• An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) — Altitude Chamber Instructor
• Best in Show (2000) — Hotel Manager
• Streets of Fire (1984) — Ben Gunn

TV shows with Ed Begley Jr.

• CSI: Miami (2002) — Scott O'Shay
• Young Sheldon (2017) — Grant Linkletter
• Better Call Saul (2015) — Clifford Main
• Arrested Development (2003) — Stan Sitwell
• St. Elsewhere (1982) — Victor Ehrlich
• Veronica Mars (2004) — Cyrus O'Dell
• Six Feet Under (2001) — Hiram Gunderson
• Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) — Steve Fletcher