Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Cinematographer, Television director, Television producer
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Parents
Ed Begley
Residences
Sherman Oaks
Education
Notre Dame High School, Los Angeles Valley College, Van Nuys High School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Audawarduz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 48,055 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 51 years (1973-2024)
Jennifer Tilly →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Michael McKean →
Year context
Born in 1949 -- NATO founded; People's Republic of China established; Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1949 →
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Giving
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Cultural Uplift
79
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Filmography (50)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ed Begley Jr.?
Ed Begley Jr. is 76 years old, born on .
Where was Ed Begley Jr. born?
Ed Begley Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Ed Begley Jr. been in?
Ed Begley Jr. has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Strange Darling (2024), Queer as Folk (2022), Reboot Camp (2020), Imperfections (2018), Future Man (2017).
What is Ed Begley Jr. known for?
Ed Begley Jr. is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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