Ed Herlihy
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 revenge by giving the upset dad a stick of spicy gum. Herlihy died of natural causes in 1999 at 89.
Movie Appearances
The King of Comedy
as Ed Herlihy
1982
Don't Drink the Water
as Narrator
1994
The Republic Pictures Story
as Narrator
1991
Yesterday's Witness
as Self
1976
The Flood of ‘55
as Narrator (archive footage)
1995
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
1997
Malcolm X
as Joe Louis Announcer
1992
Thundering Rails
as Narrator
1950
Knights of the Highway
as Narrator
1952
Zelig
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
1983
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
as Self - Announcer
1970
A Long Time Till Dawn
as Announcer (uncredited)
1953
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
as Dooley
1985
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
as Newscaster
1988
A Fine Mess
as TV Reporter
1986
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
as Self - Announcer/Narrator
1976
Communism Condemned
as Self
1947
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Mr. Buxton
1985
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
as Self - Narrator (voice)
1963
