Personal Info
Ed Herlihy
Acting
Biography
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 rev…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
The Flood of ‘55
as Narrator (archive footage)
Don't Drink the Water
as Narrator
Malcolm X
as Joe Louis Announcer
The Republic Pictures Story
as Narrator
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
as Newscaster
A Fine Mess
as TV Reporter
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
as Dooley
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Mr. Buxton
Zelig
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
