Ed McMahon
Acting
126
Acting Credits
Biography
Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's announcer and sidekick on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He also hosted the original version of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995. He co-hosted TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1986. He also presented sweepstakes for the direct marketing company American Family Publ...
Known For
Filmography
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
2024
as Self (Archive Footage)
The New York Times Presents
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Biography: Comedy Icons
2019
as Self
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008
as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
2008
as Narrator
Celebrity Family Feud
2008
as Self
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
as Self
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
2007
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Carson Country
2006
Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
2006
The Weather Man
2005
as Himself
Bewitched
2005
as Ed McMahon
Higglytown Heroes
2004
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
Alf's Hit Talk Show
2004
Dog Whisperer
2004
as Self - Owner of Gus
Dog Whisperer
2004
as Self
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
2003
as Self
Las Vegas
2003
as Ed McMahon
The New Tom Green Show
2003
as Self
E!'s 101
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest Co-Host
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
as Self
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
as Self (archive footage)
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
2002
as Self (archive footage)
That '80s Show
2002
as Ed McMahon
50 Years of NBC Late Night
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Scrubs
2001
as Ed McMahon
Frank Sinatra Memorial
2000
as Self
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999
as Self
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Pitch People
1999
as Self
The Vegas Connection
1999
as Al Ross
Family Guy
1999
as Ed McMahon (voice)
Popular
1999
as Ed McMahon
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
as Self
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
1998
as Self
Safety Patrol!
1998
as Grandpa Bozell
Amazing Stories: The Movie III
1998
as Ed McMahon
Just Write
1997
as Luncheon Chairman
Just Shoot Me!
1997
as Ed McMahon
The Tom Show
1997
as Charles 'Charlie' Dickerson
Cow and Chicken
1997
as Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
I Am Weasel
1997
as Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
1996
as Self
Malcolm & Eddie
1996
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Ed McMahon
Muppets Tonight
1996
as Self
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
as Ed McMahon
Bruno the Kid
1996
Pinky and the Brain
1995
as Ed McMahon (voice)
Star Search
1995
Star Search
1995
as Self - Host
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
1994
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
1994
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
1994
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
1994
as Self
Love Affair
1994
as Self
Burke's Law
1994
as Hank Whittaker
Living Single
1993
as Himself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1992
as Self - Host
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Ed McMahon
Adventures in Wonderland
1992
as Ed McMahon
Nurses
1991
The Simpsons
1989
as Ed McMahon (voice)
Baywatch
1989
Mickey's 60th Birthday
1988
as Self
Sidewalks Entertainment
1988
Roseanne
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Full House
1987
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
as Self (archive footage)
ALF
1986
as Ed McMahon
Amazing Stories
1985
as Ed McMahon
TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes
1984
as Self
Puttin' on the Hits
1984
as Host
Butterfly
1982
as Mr. Gillespie
Newhart
1982
Full Moon High
1981
as Dad - Col. William P. Walker
The Star Maker
1981
as Lou Parker
The Nashville Palace
1981
Gridlock
1980
as Henry Sherman
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
1980
as Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
The Kid from Left Field
1979
as Fred Walker
Legends of the Super Heroes
1979
as Self
Legends of the Superheroes
1979
as Host
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
1978
as Self - Host
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
as Charlie Blanchard
US Against the World
1977
as Self - Host
Lucy Calls the President
1977
as Floyd Whittaker
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977
as Arab Horseman
CHiPs
1977
as Himself
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self (archive footage)
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
The Jacksons
1976
as El mismo
The Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self - Guest
Ellery Queen
1975
as Lamont Franklin
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
1973
as Duncan
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970
as Narrator (voice) / Bartender
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
The Barbara McNair Show
1969
as Self
Here's Lucy
1968
as Ed McMahon
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self (uncredited)
The Incident
1967
as Bill Wilks
Snap Judgment
1967
as Host
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Announcer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Substitute Host & Announcer
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Concentration
1958
as Host
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self - Host
Dementia
1955
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Today
1952
as Self
Two for the Money
1952
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
What's My Line?
1950
as Self
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1948