Ed Herlihy
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.
Acting
Movie
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
as Newscaster
1988
Movie
The King of Comedy
as Ed Herlihy
1982
Movie
Malcolm X
as Joe Louis Announcer
1992
Movie
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
as Dooley
1985
Movie
Zelig
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
1983
Movie
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Mr. Buxton
1985
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
1975
Movie
Don't Drink the Water
as Narrator
1994
Movie
A Fine Mess
as TV Reporter
1986
TV
It's Garry Shandling's Show
as Announcer (voice)
1986
TV
Kraft Television Theatre
as Announcer
1947
TV
The Bob Hope Show
as Self - Announcer
1950
Movie
A Long Time Till Dawn
as Announcer (uncredited)
1953
TV
The Perry Como Show
1956
Movie
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
1997
Movie
Yesterday's Witness
as Self
1976
Movie
Knights of the Highway
as Narrator
1952
Movie
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
as Self - Announcer/Narrator
1976
Movie
The Republic Pictures Story
as Narrator
1991
Movie
The Flood of ‘55
as Narrator (archive footage)
1995
Movie
Thundering Rails
as Narrator
1950
Movie
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
as Self - Announcer
1970
Movie
Communism Condemned
as Self
1947
Movie
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
as Self - Narrator (voice)
1963