Biography
Ed Herlihy 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
all 29
Movies 23
self 9
Narrator 7
TV Shows 6
Voice 1
Self (archive footage)
Sports on the Silver Screen (1997)
Movie
Narrator (archive footage)
The Flood of ‘55 (1995)
Movie
Joe Louis Announcer
Malcolm X (1992)
Movie
4.5
Newscaster
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
Movie
5.9
TV Reporter
A Fine Mess (1986)
Movie
5.67
Mr. Buxton
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Movie
5.89
Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Zelig (1983)
Movie
6
Newsreel Voice
The Force Beyond (1977)
Movie
Narrator
Yesterday's Witness (1976)
Movie
Self - Announcer
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby? (1976)
Movie
Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Narrator
Mel-O-Toons (1960)
TV
Announcer
Kraft Music Hall (1958)
TV
Announcer
A Long Time Till Dawn (1953)
Movie
Narrator
Thundering Rails (1950)
Movie
Self - Announcer
The Bob Hope Show (1950)
TV
Announcer
Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
TV
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1909-08-14
Deathday1999-01-30 (89 years old)
Birth PlaceBoston, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
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