Orson Bean
Born
July 22, 1928
Died
February 7, 2020 (91 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Burlington, Vermont, USA
Orson Bean (born Dallas Frederick Burrows; July 22, 1928 – February 7, 2020) was an American film, television, and stage actor, as well as a comedian, writer, and producer. He appeared frequently on televised game shows from the 1960s through the 1980s and was a longtime panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth.
On February 7, 2020, while walking near Venice Boulevard and Shell Avenue, in Venice, California, Bean was struck by two cars, with the second striking him fatally. He was 91.
Known For
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
Self - Interviewee
2022

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Self
2021

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Self
2019

The Equalizer 2
Sam Rubinstein
2018

Superstore
Dr. Fogler · (1 episode)
2015

Another Period
Laverne Fusselforth V · (2 episodes)
2015

Grace and Frankie
Bruno · (1 episode)
2015

Sleep Cycle
Insomniac #1
2014

A Golden Christmas 3
Mr. Cole
2012

Hating Breitbart
Self
2012

Two-Legged Rat Bastards
Eddie
2011
D-Minus
Andre
2011

Hot in Cleveland
Dan · (1 episode)
2010

Ashley's Ashes
Dan
2010

Modern Family
Marty · (1 episode)
2009

Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe
Raff Buddemeyer
2007

Women's Murder Club
(1 episode)
2007

Game of Life
Dennis
2007

The Sarah Silverman Program.
Mr. Myron · (1 episode)
2007

Crossroads
Father McIlhenny
2006

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
Chick · (1 episode)
2006

Alien Autopsy
Homeless Man
2006

Commander in Chief
Bill Harrison · (1 episode)
2005

How I Met Your Mother
Bob · (1 episode)
2005

The Closer
Donald Baxter · (1 episode)
2005

Yesterday's Dreams
Tony Vicedomini
2005

Desperate Housewives
Roy Bender · (19 episodes)
2004

Soccer Dog 2: European Cup
Mayor Milton Gallagher
2004

The Gristle
Mr. Bowen
2004

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels
Voice of John Forsythe (voice)
2004

Knee High P.I.
Macintyre
2003

Cold Case
Harland Sealey · (1 episode)
2003

Two and a Half Men
Norman · (1 episode)
2003

Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Mr. Gafty
2002
Burning Down the House
Sy
2001

Normal, Ohio
Bill Gamble · (13 episodes)
2000
UnBowed
Purdy
1999

Being John Malkovich
Dr. Lester
1999

Family Law
Archbishop Phillips · (1 episode)
1999

Becker
Mr. Bennett · (1 episode)
1998

The King of Queens
Carl Tepper · (1 episode)
1998

Will & Grace
Professor Joseph Dudley · (1 episode)
1998

Ally McBeal
Marty Brigg · (1 episode)
1997

7th Heaven
Patient · (2 episodes)
1996

Ellen
Gameshow Contestant · (1 episode)
1994

Diagnosis: Murder
Lewis Sweeney · (1 episode)
1993

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Loren Bray · (141 episodes)
1993

Just My Imagination
Jeremy Sticher
1992
Vicki!
Self · (1 episode)
1992

Final Judgement
Monsignor Corelli
1992

Chance of a Lifetime
Fred
1991

Jacob's Ladder
Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)
1990

Tiny Toon Adventures
Gepetto (voice) · (1 episode)
1990

Instant Karma
Dr. Berlin
1990

Innerspace
Lydia's Editor
1987

Smart Alec
Arthur Fitzgerald
1986

Garfield in the Rough
Billy Rabbit (voice)
1984

Murder, She Wrote
Ebeneezer McEnery · (2 episodes)
1984

Reading Rainbow
Himself - Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
1983

Forty Deuce
Mr. Roper
1982

The Return of the King
Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)
1980

The Facts of Life
(3 episodes)
1979

Skateboard
Self
1978

The Hobbit
Bilbo Baggins (voice)
1977
Forever Fernwood
(8 episodes)
1977

The Love Boat
Artie D'Angelo · (1 episode)
1977

Ellery Queen
Warren Wright · (1 episode)
1975

Dinah!
Self · (1 episode)
1974

The Spy Who Returned from the Dead
Bob
1974

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Hank / Sir Boss (voice)
1970

Twinky
Hal
1970

Love, American Style
Artie Kaufman · (1 episode)
1969

The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
1968

The Star Wagon
Stephen Minch
1966
Vacation Playhouse
(1 episode)
1963

The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (7 episodes)
1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (86 episodes)
1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (4 episodes)
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (6 episodes)
1961

The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (5 episodes)
1961

Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
Jimmy London
1960

Miracle On 34th Street
Dr. William Sawyer
1959

The Twilight Zone
James B.W. Bevis · (1 episode)
1959

The DuPont Show with June Allyson
John Monroe · (1 episode)
1959

Anatomy of a Murder
Dr. Matthew Smith
1959

Naked City
Arnold Platt · (1 episode)
1958
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self - Guest Host · (22 episodes)
1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self · (14 episodes)
1957

Showdown at Ulcer Gulch
Llewelyn Throckmorton, III
1956

The Phil Silvers Show
Pvt. Wally Gunther / Pete Gunther · (1 episode)
1955

How To Be Very, Very Popular
Toby Marshall
1955

The Millionaire
Newman Johnson · (1 episode)
1955
The Blue Angel
Host · (15 episodes)
1954

Omnibus
(1 episode)
1952

Omnibus
Narrator · (1 episode)
1952

I've Got a Secret
(1 episode)
1952

What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest · (2 episodes)
1950

Robert Montgomery Presents
(1 episode)
1950

Studio One
Harvey B. Hines · (1 episode)
1948

Studio One
Charlie Digger · (1 episode)
1948

Studio One
Joey · (1 episode)
1948

The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (4 episodes)
1948

Kraft Television Theatre
(1 episode)
1947

Kraft Television Theatre
George Sanford · (1 episode)
1947