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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Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
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Strange Darling
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Amsterdam
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Imperfections
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Lucky
Dr. Kneedler
2017
Amelia 2.0
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Girlfriend's Day
Rupert
2017
Mascots
A.J. Blumquist
2016
Ghostbusters
Ed Mulgrave
2016
Vegan: Everyday Stories
Himself
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Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words
Self
2016
In Security
Officer Krupke
2014
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Himself
2011
The Penthouse
Nicholas
2010
Going To Whatstock?
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The Elder Son
Leonard
2006
Kingdom Hospital
Dr. Jesse James
2004
Best in Show
Hotel Manager
2000
Alone
Gerald
1997
Rave Review
Bert
1995
Batman Forever
Fred Stickley (uncredited)
1995
Cooperstown
Dave Cormeer
1993
Mickey's Audition
Assistant Director #1
1992
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
Lt. Fred House
1992
Meet the Applegates
Richard P. Applegate
1990
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills
Peter
1989
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
Dr. Jack Brooker
1989
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
Alan
1988
Roman Holiday
Leonard Lupo
1987
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Ichabod Crane
1985
Streets of Fire
Ben Gunn
1984
This Is Spinal Tap
John 'Stumpy' Pepys
1984
Still the Beaver
Whitey
1983
Young Doctors in Love
The Flashback - Young Simon's Father
1982
Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn
Jeb
1982
A Shining Season
John Haaland
1979
The Concorde... Airport '79
Rescuer #1
1979
Charley and the Angel
Derwood Moseby
1973
Evil Roy Slade
Husband Making Fun of Stool (uncredited)
1972
Let's Have Kids!
Mr. Mayor
Chet Danville · (3 episodes)
2021
Dear Christmas
Randy Morgan
2020
Reboot Camp
John Lehman
2020
Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?
Self
2020
Your Family or Mine
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2015
Little Women Big Cars 2
Principle Larry
2014
Big Time Rush
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2009
The Jay Leno Show
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Party Down
Bruce Nesbitt · (1 episode)
2009
The Suite Life on Deck
Mayor Ragnar / Ragnar I · (1 episode)
2008
Gary Unmarried
Walter Krandall · (20 episodes)
2008
Easy to Assemble
(51 episodes)
2008
Finding Amanda
Self
2008
Back to the Grind
(1 episode)
2007
Living With Ed
Self · (32 episodes)
2007
Hannah Montana
Woody · (1 episode)
2006
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Pastor Ed · (2 episodes)
2006
The Legend of William Tell
James
2006
Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story
Frank Perdue
2005
Center of the Universe
(1 episode)
2004
Boston Legal
Clifford Cabot · (3 episodes)
2004
Veronica Mars
Cyrus O'Dell · (6 episodes)
2004
Jack & Bobby
(5 episodes)
2004
Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital
Dr. Jesse James · (13 episodes)
2004
Life on Liberty Street
Richard Spencer
2004
Arrested Development
Stan Sitwell · (15 episodes)
2003
Las Vegas
(1 episode)
2003
CSI: Miami
Scott O'Shay · (2 episodes)
2002
Monk
Dr. Malcolm Nash · (1 episode)
2002
Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)
Paul Weffler · (6 episodes)
2002
Scrubs
Dr. Bailey · (1 episode)
2001
Six Feet Under
Hiram Gunderson · (7 episodes)
2001
The Michael Richards Show
Imposter Vic · (1 episode)
2000
Static Shock
Donald Todd (voice) · (2 episodes)
2000
Titus
(1 episode)
2000
Batman Beyond
Dr. Corso (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Providence
Chuck Chance · (5 episodes)
1999
Dharma & Greg
Self · (1 episode)
1997
Meego
Edward Parker · (13 episodes)
1997
Gun
The Director
1997
The Practice
Dr. Emanuel Foster · (1 episode)
1997
Too Soon For Jeff
Mr. Rogers
1996
7th Heaven
Hank Hastings · (15 episodes)
1996
The Drew Carey Show
Dr. Chris Vanderkamp · (1 episode)
1995
Star Trek: Voyager
Henry Starling · (2 episodes)
1995
Winnetka Road
Glenn Barker · (6 episodes)
1994
Dave's World
Watterson · (1 episode)
1993
Batman: The Animated Series
Germs (voice) · (2 episodes)
1992
The Larry Sanders Show
Ed Begley Jr. · (2 episodes)
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(1 episode)
1992
Chance of a Lifetime
Darrel
1991
Parenthood
(12 episodes)
1990
Tales from the Crypt
Judd Campbell (segment "Death of Some Salesmen") · (1 episode)
1989
Amazon Women on the Moon
Griffin (segment "Son of the Invisible Man")
1987
An Uncommon Love
Matt Randolph
1983
25 Miles to Normal
Victor
In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin
Self · (1 episode)
2024
Not Dead Yet
Bill · (1 episode)
2023
Queer as Folk
Winston · (1 episode)
2022
Human Discoveries
Marsh (voice) · (10 episodes)
2019
Plus One
Chuck King
2019
Bless This Mess
Rudy · (26 episodes)
2019
Making Babies
Dr. Remis
2019
Bixler High Private Eye
Charlie DeWitt
2019
The Cool Kids
Karl · (1 episode)
2018
Big City Greens
Mr. Whistler (voice) · (1 episode)
2018
Book Club
Tom
2018
And the Winner Isn't
Self
2017
Future Man
Gabe Futturman · (13 episodes)
2017
Young Sheldon
Grant Linkletter · (37 episodes)
2017
CHiPS
Wasp Driver
2017
Party Girl
Philip · (10 episodes)
2016
Bad Internet
(1 episode)
2016
Chelsea
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Time Toys
Wiz
2016
Angie Tribeca
Bonnie · (1 episode)
2016
Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard
Ed
2015
Grace and Frankie
Mark · (1 episode)
2015
Better Call Saul
Clifford Main · (14 episodes)
2015
You're Not You
Uncle Roger
2014
Wish Wizard
Wish Wizard
2014
How to Succeed at Birth
Dr. Finch
2013
Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight
Justice Harry Blackmun
2013
The Millers
Jeff · (1 episode)
2013
Family Tree
Al Chadwick · (5 episodes)
2013
Beverly Hills Pawn
Self · (1 episode)
2013
The Arrested Development Documentary Project
Self
2013
Betas
Murch · (11 episodes)
2013
Little Women Big Cars
Mr. Hughes
2012
Common Law
Dr. Van Waals · (1 episode)
2012
What's Your Number?
Mr. Darling
2011
Happy Endings
Ed Begley Jr. · (1 episode)
2011
Portlandia
Priest · (1 episode)
2011
Portlandia
Dr Ravich · (2 episodes)
2011
Portlandia
Cafe Owner · (1 episode)
2011
What is the Electric Car?
Himself
2010
$#*! My Dad Says
Terry · (1 episode)
2010
Raising Hope
Ed Begley Jr. · (1 episode)
2010
Regular Show
William (voice) · (1 episode)
2010
Rizzoli & Isles
Dr. T. Pike · (3 episodes)
2010
Hot in Cleveland
Yogi · (1 episode)
2010
Modern Family
Jerry · (2 episodes)
2009
Georgia O'Keeffe
Dr. Lee Steiglita
2009
Whatever Works
John
2009
Tripping Forward
James
2009
Fatal Secrets
Reverend Vernon
2009
Childrens Hospital
Senator Throman · (1 episode)
2008
Fly Me to the Moon
Poopchev (voice)
2008
Pineapple Express
Robert
2008
Recount
David Boies
2008
Hard Four
Governor Begley
2007
One Long Night
Joel
2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Self · (1 episode)
2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Self (uncredited) · (1 episode)
2007
Rules of Engagement
Reverend Todd · (1 episode)
2007
For Your Consideration
Sandy Lane
2006
Pittsburgh
Self
2006
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Self
2006
Relative Strangers
Mr. Manoire
2006
Desolation Sound
Doug Shepard
2005
The Office
Erin's Biological Father · (1 episode)
2005
Back By Midnight
Robert Wade
2005
Stateside
Father Concoff
2004
Hair High
Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice)
2004
Raising Genius
Dr. Curly Weeks
2004
A Mighty Wind
Lars Olfen
2003
Going Down
Oscar Earnest
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Net Games
John Fielding
2003
War Stories
Ed O'Brian
2003
Auto Focus
Mel Rosen
2002
Bug
The Dept. of Health Inspector / 'The Hand'
2002
Diary of a Sex Addict
Dr. Aaron Spencer
2001
Hounded
Ward Van Dusen
2001
Get Over It
Frank Landers
2001
Anthrax
Brent Krawford
2001
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Dr. Winocur / Dr. Winokur · (2 episodes)
2000
Gideon's Crossing
Haley's Father · (1 episode)
2000
Pigs Next Door
Bradley (voice) · (13 episodes)
2000
Homicide: The Movie
Victor Ehrlich
2000
The West Wing
Seth Gillette · (1 episode)
1999
Family Law
Attorney Ethan Beal · (1 episode)
1999
Addams Family Reunion
Phillip Adams
1998
Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton
1998
I'm Losing You
Zev
1998
Joey
Ambassador Ted Ross
1997
Ms. Bear
Greg Bradley
1997
Not in This Town
Henry Whitcomb
1997
Hourglass
Det. Cecil Dish
1997
King of the Hill
Stephens Davies (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
Santa with Muscles
Ebner Frost
1996
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Mr. Rothwell · (1 episode)
1996
The Late Shift
Rod Perth
1996
Project: ALF
Dr. Warner
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
Jeff · (1 episode)
1996
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
Ned Kincaid
1995
The Crazysitter
Paul Van Arsdale
1994
The Pagemaster
Alan Tyler
1994
The Shaggy Dog
Ron Daniels
1994
Touched by an Angel
Chris Carpenter · (1 episode)
1994
Incident at Deception Ridge
Jack Davis
1994
The Magic School Bus
(voice) · (1 episode)
1994
Sensation
Earl Strauber
1994
Renaissance Man
Jack Markin
1994
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Rupert
1994
World War II: When Lions Roared
Harry Hopkins · (2 episodes)
1994
Ellen
Ed Begley Jr. · (1 episode)
1994
Greedy
Carl
1994
Storybook
Pouch
1994
Intimate Portrait
Self - Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
1993
Partners
"Grave Squad" Lawyer
1993
Mastergate
Steward Butler
1992
Running Mates
Chapman Snow
1992
Exclusive
Allen
1992
Cruise Control
1992
Earth and the American Dream
Reader (voice)
1992
Batman: The Animated Series
Charlie Collins (voice) · (1 episode)
1992
Dark Horse
Jack Mills
1992
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Narrator (Voice) · (1 episode)
1992
The Story Lady
Otis
1991
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake
Jerry Soloway
1990
In the Best Interest of the Child
Howard Feldon
1990
Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less
Stephen Bradley
1990
The Simpsons
Ed Begley Jr. (voice) · (2 episodes)
1989
She-Devil
Bob Patchett
1989
The Accidental Tourist
Charles Leary
1988
Roseanne
(1 episode)
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
(1 episode)
1988
The Incredible Ida Early
Paul Sutton
1987
Rip Van Winkle
Brom Dutcher
1987
Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays
Self
1986
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
Self
1986
Transylvania 6-5000
Gil Turner
1985
The Pound Puppies
Arnold (voice)
1985
Tall Tales & Legends
Ichabod Crane · (1 episode)
1985
Protocol
Hassler
1984
Voyager from the Unknown
Wilbur Wright
1984
Get Crazy
Colin Beverly
1983
St. Elsewhere
Victor Ehrlich · (137 episodes)
1982
Voyagers!
(1 episode)
1982
Not Just Another Affair
Warren Krantz
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre
Wilhelm Grimm · (1 episode)
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre
Brom Dutcher · (1 episode)
1982
An Officer and a Gentleman
Altitude Chamber Instructor
1982
Cat People
Joe Creigh
1982
Eating Raoul
Hippie
1982
Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang
Amos Tucker
1982
Private Lessons
Jack Travis
1981
Buddy Buddy
Lieutenant #1
1981
Riker
Jack Sheridan · (1 episode)
1981
The In-Laws
Barry Lutz
1979
Hot Rod
Clay
1979
Tales of the Unexpected
George Princey · (1 episode)
1979
Elvis
D.J. Fontana
1979
Hardcore
Soldier
1979
Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill
Moss Tillis
1979
Battlestar Galactica
Flight Sgt. Greenbean
1978
Goin' South
Mr. Haber
1978
Battlestar Galactica
Ensign Greenbean · (1 episode)
1978
Battlestar Galactica
Flight Sergeant Greenbean · (4 episodes)
1978
Blue Collar
Bobby Joe
1978
Record City
Pokey
1978
The One and Only
Arnold - The King
1978
Fantasy Island
Jamie · (1 episode)
1978
Citizens Band
The Priest
1977
Dead of Night
Frank
1977
Quincy, M.E.
(1 episode)
1976
Quincy, M.E.
David Phillips · (1 episode)
1976
Quincy, M.E.
Kit Sawyer · (1 episode)
1976
Charlie's Angels
Kenny Daniels · (1 episode)
1976
Stay Hungry
Lester
1976
Laverne & Shirley
(2 episodes)
1976
Wonder Woman
Harold Farnum · (2 episodes)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1975
Starsky & Hutch
Harv Schwab · (2 episodes)
1975
Baretta
(1 episode)
1975
Cockfighter
Tom Peeples
1974
Happy Days
(1 episode)
1974
Superdad
The Gang
1973
Roll Out
(12 episodes)
1973
Showdown
Pook
1973
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self · (1 episode)
1973
Family Flight
Driver
1972
M*A*S*H
(1 episode)
1972
Maude
Young Man · (1 episode)
1972
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Druffle
1972
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Howard Dubberly · (1 episode)
1971
Columbo
Officer Stein · (1 episode)
1971
Columbo
Irving Krutch · (1 episode)
1971
The Immortal
(1 episode)
1970
Nanny and the Professor
(1 episode)
1970
How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business?
Bellhop
1970
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Student (uncredited)
1969
Room 222
(2 episodes)
1969
The Lottery
Jack Watson
1969
Adam-12
Bud · (1 episode)
1968
Mannix
(1 episode)
1967
Ironside
(1 episode)
1967
The F.B.I.
Youngblood · (1 episode)
1965
Weltspiegel
Self · (1 episode)
1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (2 episodes)
1962
Insight
Father John · (1 episode)
1960
Today
Self · (1 episode)
1952
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Self · (1 episode)
1948