Ed Herlihy
Acting

Ed Herlihy

Born 14 August 1909 · Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. · Died 30 January 1999

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.

Known for

Who Framed Roger Rabbit
The King of Comedy
Malcolm X
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Zelig
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Don't Drink the Water
A Fine Mess
Kraft Television Theatre
The Perry Como Show
The Republic Pictures Story
Don't Drink the Water
Malcolm X
The Republic Pictures Story
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
A Fine Mess
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Zelig
The King of Comedy
Ed Herlihy · Midrow