Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/14/1909
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Ed Herlihy
Biography
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 rev...
Known For
Malcolm X
as Joe Louis Announcer
Zelig
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
as Newscaster
Don't Drink the Water
as Narrator
The King of Comedy
as Ed Herlihy
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
as Dooley
A Fine Mess
as TV Reporter
Communism Condemned
as Self
A Long Time Till Dawn
as Announcer (uncredited)
Yesterday's Witness
as Self
The Republic Pictures Story
as Narrator
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Mr. Buxton
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
as Self - Announcer/Narrator
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
as Self - Announcer