
Ed Herlihy
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 β 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 P...
Known For
Filmography

Sports on the Silver Screen
1997
as Self (archive footage)
The Flood of β55
1995
as Narrator (archive footage)

Don't Drink the Water
1994
as Narrator

Malcolm X
1992
as Joe Louis Announcer

The Republic Pictures Story
1991
as Narrator

Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988
as Newscaster

A Fine Mess
1986
as TV Reporter

It's Garry Shandling's Show
1986
as Announcer (voice)

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985
as Dooley

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
as Mr. Buxton

Zelig
1983
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)

The King of Comedy
1982
as Ed Herlihy

Yesterday's Witness
1976
as Self

Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
1976
as Self - Announcer/Narrator

Saturday Night Live
1975
as Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
1970
as Self - Announcer

Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
1963
as Self - Narrator (voice)

The Perry Como Show
1956

A Long Time Till Dawn
1953
as Announcer (uncredited)
Knights of the Highway
1952
as Narrator
Thundering Rails
1950
as Narrator

The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self - Announcer

Communism Condemned
1947
as Self

Kraft Television Theatre
1947
as Announcer