Biography
Orson Bean (born Dallas Frederick Burrows; July 22, 1928 – February 7, 2020) was an American film, television, and stage actor, as well as a comedian, writer, and producer. He appeared frequently on televised game shows from the 1960s through the 1980s and was a longtime panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth.
On February 7, 2020, while walking near Venice Boulevard and Shell Avenue, in Venice, California, Bean was struck by two cars, with the second striking him fatally. He was 91.
Filmography
all 101
TV Shows 56
Movies 45
self 23
Voice 4
Self - Interviewee
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story (2022)
Movie
Self - Interviewee
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)
Movie
Sam Rubinstein
The Equalizer 2 (2018)
Movie
6.09
Dr. Fogler
Superstore (2015)
TV
6.85
Laverne Fusselforth V
Another Period (2015)
TV
5
Insomniac #1
Sleep Cycle (2014)
Movie
Mr. Cole
A Golden Christmas 3 (2012)
Movie
Andre
D-Minus (2011)
Movie
Dennis
Game of Life (2007)
Movie
Father McIlhenny
Crossroads (2006)
Movie
Homeless Man
Alien Autopsy (2006)
Movie
Bill Harrison
Commander in Chief (2005)
TV
Donald Baxter
The Closer (2005)
TV
7.25
Roy Bender
Desperate Housewives (2004)
TV
10
Mayor Milton Gallagher
Soccer Dog 2: European Cup (2004)
Movie
Mr. Bowen
The Gristle (2004)
Movie
Voice of John Forsythe
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels (2004)
Movie
Macintyre
Knee High P.I. (2003)
Movie
Harland Sealey
Cold Case (2003)
TV
6.2
Mr. Gafty
Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)
Movie
William 'Bill' Gamble, Sr.
Normal, Ohio (2000)
TV
Purdy
UnBowed (1999)
Movie
Dr. Lester
Being John Malkovich (1999)
Movie
7.75
Archbishop Phillips
Family Law (1999)
TV
Mr. Bennett
Becker (1998)
TV
Professor Joseph Dudley
Will & Grace (1998)
TV
6.33
Carl Tepper
The King of Queens (1998)
TV
5.94
Marty Brigg
Ally McBeal (1997)
TV
6
Patient
7th Heaven (1996)
TV
8
Gameshow Contestant
Ellen (1994)
TV
6
Lewis Sweeney
Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
TV
6.46
Jeremy Sticher
Just My Imagination (1992)
Movie
Self
Vicki! (1992)
TV
Monsignor Corelli
Final Judgement (1992)
Movie
Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Movie
3.5
Gepetto (voice)
Tiny Toon Adventures (1990)
TV
6
Dr. Berlin
Instant Karma (1990)
Movie
Lydia's Editor
Innerspace (1987)
Movie
6.75
Arthur Fitzgerald
Smart Alec (1986)
Movie
Billy Rabbit (voice)
Garfield in the Rough (1984)
Movie
Ebeneezer McEnery
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Reading Rainbow (1983)
TV
6
Mr. Roper
Forty Deuce (1982)
Movie
Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)
The Return of the King (1980)
Movie
7
Bilbo Baggins (voice)
The Hobbit (1977)
Movie
9
Artie D'Angelo
The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
Warren Wright
Ellery Queen (1975)
TV
Self
Dinah! (1974)
TV
Hal Wardman
Twinky (1970)
Movie
Artie Kaufman
Love, American Style (1969)
TV
Self - Panelist
To Tell the Truth (1969)
TV
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
TV
Stephen Minch
The Star Wagon (1966)
Movie
Self / Self - Guest Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
TV
6
Dr. William Sawyer
Miracle On 34th Street (1959)
Movie
James B.W. Bevis
The Twilight Zone (1959)
TV
8
John Monroe
The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959)
TV
Dr. Matthew Smith
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Movie
3.67
Arnold Platt
Naked City (1958)
TV
Self / Self - Guest Host
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
TV
Self - Panelist
To Tell the Truth (1956)
TV
Llewelyn Throckmorton, III
Showdown at Ulcer Gulch (1956)
Movie
Toby Marshall
How To Be Very, Very Popular (1955)
Movie
Newman Johnson
The Millionaire (1955)
TV
Self - Host
The Blue Angel (1954)
TV
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line? (1950)
TV
Harvey B. Hines / Charlie Digger / Joey
Studio One (1948)
TV
Stanley
Myron's Movie
Movie
Gallery
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1928-07-22
Deathday2020-02-07 (91 years old)
Birth NameDallas Frederick Burrows
Birth PlaceBurlington, United States
ReligionLutheranism
Height1.83-meter
RelationshipsCarolyn Maxwell (1965 - 1981)
SpouseAlley Mills
ChildrenSusannah Bean
MotherMarion Ainsworth Burrows
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsDallas Frederick Burrows
AwardsTheatre World Award, Obie Award
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