Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

Biography

Edward James Begley Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is an American actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Equally prolific in cinema, his film appearances include Blue Collar (1978), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Transylvania 6-5000 (1985), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), She-Devil (1989), Batman Forever (1995), and Pineapple Express (2008). He is a recurring cast member in the mockumentaries of Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, including Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). He also co-hosted, along with wife Rachelle Carson, the green living reality show titled Living with Ed (2007–2010).

He has been married to actress Rachelle Carson since August 23, 2000, and they have one child.

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🎬 Movies Featuring Ed Begley Jr.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam (2022)

as General Bill Meekins
Reboot Camp

Reboot Camp (2020)

as John Lehman
Plus One

Plus One (2019)

as Chuck King
Lucky

Lucky (2017)

as Dr. Kneedler
Amelia 2.0

Amelia 2.0 (2017)

as Paul Wesley
CHiPs

CHiPs (2017)

as Wasp Driver
Mascots

Mascots (2016)

as A.J. Blumquist
Wish Wizard

Wish Wizard (2014)

as Wish Wizard
In Security

In Security (2014)

as Officer Krupke
The Real Love

The Real Love (2012)

as Self - Master of Ceremonies
Georgia O'Keeffe

Georgia O'Keeffe (2009)

as Dr. Lee Steiglita
Fatal Secrets

Fatal Secrets (2009)

as Reverend Vernon
Fly Me to the Moon

Fly Me to the Moon (2008)

as Poopchev (voice)
Recount

Recount (2008)

as David Boies
Hard Four

Hard Four (2007)

as Governor Begley
Stateside

Stateside (2004)

as Father Concoff
Hair High

Hair High (2004)

as Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice)
Raising Genius

Raising Genius (2004)

as Dr. Curly Weeks
Kingdom Hospital

Kingdom Hospital (2004)

as Dr. Jesse James
Going Down

Going Down (2003)

as Oscar Earnest
Net Games

Net Games (2003)

as John Fielding
Bug

Bug (2002)

as The Dept. of Health Inspector / 'The Hand'
Hounded

Hounded (2001)

as Ward Van Dusen
Get Over It

Get Over It (2001)

as Frank Landers
Anthrax

Anthrax (2001)

as Brent Krawford
Best in Show

Best in Show (2000)

as Hotel Manager
Joey

Joey (1997)

as Ambassador Ted Ross
Ms. Bear

Ms. Bear (1997)

as Greg Bradley
Hourglass

Hourglass (1997)

as Det. Cecil Dish
Batman Forever

Batman Forever (1995)

as Fred Stickley (uncredited)
The Crazysitter

The Crazysitter (1994)

as Paul Van Arsdale
Sensation

Sensation (1994)

as Earl Strauber
No Image

Partners (1993)

as "Grave Squad" Lawyer
Cooperstown

Cooperstown (1993)

as Dave Cormeer
Mastergate

Mastergate (1992)

as Steward Butler
Mickey's Audition

Mickey's Audition (1992)

as Assistant Director #1
Meet the Applegates

Meet the Applegates (1990)

as Richard P. Applegate
She-Devil

She-Devil (1989)

as Bob Patchett
Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)

as Griffin (segment "Son of the Invisible Man")
This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

as John 'Stumpy' Pepys
Get Crazy

Get Crazy (1983)

as Colin Beverly
An Officer and a Gentleman

An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)

as Altitude Chamber Instructor
Young Doctors in Love

Young Doctors in Love (1982)

as The Flashback - Young Simon's Father
Buddy Buddy

Buddy Buddy (1981)

as Lieutenant #1
Elvis

Elvis (1979)

as D.J. Fontana
Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica (1978)

as Flight Sgt. Greenbean
The One and Only

The One and Only (1978)

as Arnold - The King
Cockfighter

Cockfighter (1974)

as Tom Peeples
Evil Roy Slade

Evil Roy Slade (1972)

as Husband Making Fun of Stool (uncredited)
The Lottery

The Lottery (1969)

as Jack Watson