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Ed Herlihy

Ed Herlihy

Birthday: 1909-08-14 | Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

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 revenge by giving the upset dad a stick of spicy gum. Herlihy died of natural causes in 1999 at 89.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1995
The Flood of ‘55

as    Narrator (archive footage)

1994
Don't Drink the Water

as    Narrator

1991
The Republic Pictures Story

as    Narrator

1983
The King of Comedy

as    Ed Herlihy

1977
Yesterday's Witness

as    Self

1976
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?

as    Self - Announcer/Narrator

1963
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock

as    Self - Narrator (voice)

1953
A Long Time Till Dawn

as    Announcer (uncredited)

1952
Knights of the Highway

as    Narrator

1947
Communism Condemned

as    Self