Biography and filmography

Ed Begley Jr.

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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Movies (184)

Let's Have Kids!

Let's Have Kids!

2026 · Dr. Young

The Cowboy Killer

The Cowboy Killer

2026 · Chief White

25 Miles to Normal

25 Miles to Normal

2026 · Victor

A Very Merry Breakup

A Very Merry Breakup

2025 · Fred

Don't Tell Larry

Don't Tell Larry

2025 · Bruce

Una Jugada Navideña

Una Jugada Navideña

2024 · Paul Higman

Strange Darling

Strange Darling

2024 · Frederick

Ámsterdam

Ámsterdam

2022 · General Bill Meekins

A Ghost Story

A Ghost Story

2022 · Charlie

Querida Navidad

Querida Navidad

2020 · Randy Morgan

Reboot Camp

Reboot Camp

2020 · John Lehman

Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?

Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?

2020 · Self

Plus One

Plus One

2019 · Chuck King

Making Babies

Making Babies

2019 · Dr. Remis

Bixler High Private Eye

Bixler High Private Eye

2019 · Charlie DeWitt

Imperfections

Imperfections

2018 · Barry

Cuando ellas quieren

Cuando ellas quieren

2018 · Tom

And the Winner Isn't

And the Winner Isn't

2017 · Self

Lucky

Lucky

2017 · Dr. Kneedler

Amelia 2.0

Amelia 2.0

2017 · Paul Wesley

CHIPS: Patrulla motorizada recargada

CHIPS: Patrulla motorizada recargada

2017 · Wasp Driver

El día de la novia

El día de la novia

2017 · Rupert

Mascots

Mascots

2016 · A.J. Blumquist

Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

2016 · Ed Mulgrave

Vegan: Everyday Stories

Vegan: Everyday Stories

2016 · Self

Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words

Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words

2016 · Self

Time Toys

Time Toys

2016 · Wiz

Vicio propio

Vicio propio

2014 · Thanks

You're Not You

You're Not You

2014 · Uncle Roger

Wish Wizard

Wish Wizard

2014 · Wish Wizard

In Security

In Security

2014 · Officer Krupke

Little Women Big Cars 2

Little Women Big Cars 2

2014 · Principle Larry

How to Succeed at Birth

How to Succeed at Birth

2013 · Dr. Finch

El gran combate de Muhammad Ali

El gran combate de Muhammad Ali

2013 · Justice Harry Blackmun

The Arrested Development Documentary Project

The Arrested Development Documentary Project

2013 · Self

Brunch Village

Brunch Village

2012 · Cafe Owner

Little Women Big Cars

Little Women Big Cars

2012 · Mr. Hughes

The Real Love

The Real Love

2012 · Self - Master of Ceremonies

Contando a mis ex

Contando a mis ex

2011 · Mr. Darling

Adventures in Plymptoons!

Adventures in Plymptoons!

2011 · Self

What is the Electric Car?

What is the Electric Car?

2010 · Self

The Penthouse

The Penthouse

2010 · Nicholas

Georgia O'Keeffe

Georgia O'Keeffe

2009 · Dr. Lee Steiglita

Que la cosa funcione

Que la cosa funcione

2009 · John

Tripping Forward

Tripping Forward

2009 · James

Fatal Secrets

Fatal Secrets

2009 · Reverend Vernon

Vamos a la luna

Vamos a la luna

2008 · Poopchev (voice)

Piña express

Piña express

2008 · Robert

Finding Amanda

Finding Amanda

2008 · Self

Recuento

Recuento

2008 · David Boies

Going To Whatstock?

Going To Whatstock?

2008

Hard Four

Hard Four

2007 · Governor Begley

One Long Night

One Long Night

2007 · Joel

For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration

2006 · Sandy Lane

Darryl Henriques Is in Show Business

Darryl Henriques Is in Show Business

2006 · Self

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

2006

Who Killed the Electric Car?

Who Killed the Electric Car?

2006 · Self

Relative Strangers

Relative Strangers

2006 · Mr. Manoire

The Elder Son

The Elder Son

2006 · Leonard

The Legend of William Tell

The Legend of William Tell

2006 · James

Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story

Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story

2005 · Frank Perdue

Desolation Sound

Desolation Sound

2005 · Doug Shepard

Back By Midnight

Back By Midnight

2005 · Robert Wade

Stateside

Stateside

2004 · Father Concoff

Hair High

Hair High

2004 · Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice)

The First Person

The First Person

2004

Raising Genius

Raising Genius

2004 · Dr. Curly Weeks

Kingdom Hospital

Kingdom Hospital

2004 · Dr. Jesse James

Life on Liberty Street

Life on Liberty Street

2004 · Richard Spencer

A Mighty Wind

A Mighty Wind

2003 · Lars Olfen

Going Down

Going Down

2003 · Oscar Earnest

Net Games

Net Games

2003 · John Fielding

War Stories

War Stories

2003 · Ed O'Brian

Auto Focus

Auto Focus

2002 · Mel Rosen

Bug

Bug

2002 · The Hand

Diario de un adicto al sexo

Diario de un adicto al sexo

2001 · Dr. Aaron Spencer

Hounded

Hounded

2001 · Ward Van Dusen

Anímate

Anímate

2001 · Frank Landers

Anthrax

Anthrax

2001 · Brent Krawford

El perro ganador

El perro ganador

2000 · Hotel Manager

Star Trek: Voyager - Future's End

Star Trek: Voyager - Future's End

2000 · Henry Starling

Homicide: The Movie

Homicide: The Movie

2000 · Victor Ehrlich

Addams Family Reunion

Addams Family Reunion

1998 · Phillip Adams

Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery

Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery

1998 · Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton

I'm Losing You

I'm Losing You

1998 · Zev

Joey

Joey

1997 · Ambassador Ted Ross

Alone

Alone

1997 · Gerald

Ms. Bear

Ms. Bear

1997 · Greg Bradley

The Lay of the Land

The Lay of the Land

1997 · Harvey Dankworth

Not in This Town

Not in This Town

1997 · Henry Whitcomb

Hourglass

Hourglass

1997 · Det. Cecil Dish

Santa with Muscles

Santa with Muscles

1996 · Ebner Frost

Too Soon For Jeff

Too Soon For Jeff

1996 · Mr. Rogers

Horario nocturno

Horario nocturno

1996 · Rod Perth

Proyecto ALF

Proyecto ALF

1996 · Dr. Warner

Rave Review

Rave Review

1995 · Bert

Batman eternamente

Batman eternamente

1995 · Fred Stickley (uncredited)

Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time

Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time

1995 · Ned Kincaid

The Crazysitter

The Crazysitter

1994 · Paul Van Arsdale

El Guardián de las Palabras

El Guardián de las Palabras

1994 · Alan Tyler

The Shaggy Dog

The Shaggy Dog

1994 · Ron Daniels

Incident at Deception Ridge

Incident at Deception Ridge

1994 · Jack Davis

Sensation

Sensation

1994 · Earl Strauber

Un nuevo hombre

Un nuevo hombre

1994 · Jack Markin

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

1994 · Rupert

Los Codiciosos

Los Codiciosos

1994 · Carl

Storybook

Storybook

1994 · Pouch

Partners

Partners

1993 · "Grave Squad" Lawyer

Cooperstown

Cooperstown

1993 · Dave Cormeer

Mastergate

Mastergate

1992 · Steward Butler

Running Mates

Running Mates

1992 · Chapman Snow

Exclusive

Exclusive

1992 · Allen

Cruise Control

Cruise Control

1992

Mickey's Audition

Mickey's Audition

1992 · Assistant Director #1

Earth and the American Dream

Earth and the American Dream

1992 · Reader (voice)

Dark Horse

Dark Horse

1992 · Jack Mills

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

1992 · Lt. Fred House

The Story Lady

The Story Lady

1991 · Otis

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

1991 · Darrel

The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

The Great Los Angeles Earthquake

1990 · Jerry Soloway

Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker

Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker

1990 · Bertram (voice)

Meet the Applegates

Meet the Applegates

1990 · Richard P. Applegate

In the Best Interest of the Child

In the Best Interest of the Child

1990 · Howard Feldon

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less

1990 · Stephen Bradley

She-Devil

She-Devil

1989 · Bob

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills

1989 · Peter

The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places

The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places

1989 · Dr. Jack Brooker

The Accidental Tourist

The Accidental Tourist

1988 · Charles Leary

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs

1988 · Alan

Roman Holiday

Roman Holiday

1987 · Leonard Lupo

Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

1987 · Griffin (segment "Son of the Invisible Man")

The Incredible Ida Early

The Incredible Ida Early

1987 · Paul Sutton

Celebration Family

Celebration Family

1987 · Jake

Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle

Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle

1987 · Brom Dutcher

Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays

Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays

1986 · Moose Simms

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

1986 · Self

Transylvania 6-5000

Transylvania 6-5000

1985 · Gil Turner

The Pound Puppies

The Pound Puppies

1985 · Arnold (voice)

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

1985 · Ichabod Crane

Protocol

Protocol

1984 · Hassler

Streets of Fire

Streets of Fire

1984 · Ben Gunn

This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

1984 · John 'Stumpy' Pepys

Voyager from the Unknown

Voyager from the Unknown

1984 · Wilbur Wright

An Uncommon Love

An Uncommon Love

1983 · Matt Randolph

Get Crazy

Get Crazy

1983 · Colin Beverly

Still the Beaver

Still the Beaver

1983 · Whitey

Not Just Another Affair

Not Just Another Affair

1982 · Warren Krantz

An Officer and a Gentleman

An Officer and a Gentleman

1982 · Altitude Chamber Instructor

Young Doctors in Love

Young Doctors in Love

1982 · The Flashback - Young Simon's Father

Cat People

Cat People

1982 · Joe Creigh

Eating Raoul

Eating Raoul

1982 · Hippie

Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn

Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn

1982 · Jeb

Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang

Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang

1982 · Amos Tucker

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

1981 · Jack Travis

Buddy Buddy

Buddy Buddy

1981 · Lieutenant #1

A Shining Season

A Shining Season

1979 · John Haaland

The Concorde... Airport '79

The Concorde... Airport '79

1979 · Rescuer #1

The In-Laws

The In-Laws

1979 · Barry Lutz

Hot Rod

Hot Rod

1979 · Clay

Elvis

Elvis

1979 · D.J. Fontana

Hardcore

Hardcore

1979 · Soldier

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill

1979 · Moss Tillis

Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

1978 · Flight Sgt. Greenbean

Goin' South

Goin' South

1978 · Mr. Haber

Blue Collar

Blue Collar

1978 · Bobby Joe

Record City

Record City

1978 · Pokey

The One and Only

The One and Only

1978 · Arnold - The King

Citizens Band

Citizens Band

1977 · The Priest

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1977 · Frank

Stay Hungry

Stay Hungry

1976 · Lester

Cockfighter

Cockfighter

1974 · Tom Peeples

Superdad

Superdad

1973 · The Gang

Showdown

Showdown

1973 · Pook

Charley and the Angel

Charley and the Angel

1973 · Derwood Moseby

Family Flight

Family Flight

1972 · Driver

Now You See Him, Now You Don't

Now You See Him, Now You Don't

1972 · Druffle

Evil Roy Slade

Evil Roy Slade

1972 · Husband Making Fun of Stool (uncredited)

Equinox

Equinox

1970 · Camera Operator

How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business?

How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business?

1970 · Bellhop

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

1969 · Student (uncredited)

The Lottery

The Lottery

1969 · Jack Watson

Inhuman

Inhuman

One Planet

One Planet

· Self

The Grid Unplugged

The Grid Unplugged

· Producer

TV shows (140)

The Boroughs

The Boroughs

2026 · Edward

Mentes Extraordinarias

Mentes Extraordinarias

2024 · Duke Nichols

In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin

In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin

2024 · Self

No estoy muerta todavía

No estoy muerta todavía

2023 · Bill

Queer as Folk

Queer as Folk

2022 · Winston

Colegio Abbott

Colegio Abbott

2021 · Mr. Ronson

Señor Alcalde

Señor Alcalde

2021 · Chet Danville

Human Discoveries

Human Discoveries

2019 · Marsh (voice)

Bless This Mess

Bless This Mess

2019 · Rudy

The Cool Kids

The Cool Kids

2018 · Karl

Los vecinos Green

Los vecinos Green

2018 · Mr. Whistler (voice)

Future Man

Future Man

2017 · Gabe Futturman

El Joven Sheldon

El Joven Sheldon

2017 · Grant Linkletter

Party Girl

Party Girl

2016 · Philip

Bad Internet

Bad Internet

2016

Chelsea

Chelsea

2016 · Self

Angie Tribeca

Angie Tribeca

2016 · Bonnie

Teachers

Teachers

2016 · John-Paul Bennigan

Grace and Frankie

Grace and Frankie

2015 · Mark

Your Family or Mine

Your Family or Mine

2015 · Gil

Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul

2015 · Clifford Main

The Millers

The Millers

2013 · Jeff

Family Tree

Family Tree

2013 · Al Chadwick

Beverly Hills Pawn

Beverly Hills Pawn

2013 · Self

Betas

Betas

2013 · George 'Murch' Murchison

Common Law

Common Law

2012 · Dr. Van Waals

Finales Felices

Finales Felices

2011 · Ed Begley Jr.

Portlandia

Portlandia

2011 · Priest, Dr Ravich, Cafe Owner

$#*! My Dad Says

$#*! My Dad Says

2010 · Terry

Raising Hope

Raising Hope

2010 · Ed Begley Jr.

Un show más

Un show más

2010 · William (voice)

Rizzoli & Isles

Rizzoli & Isles

2010 · Dr. T. Pike

Hot in Cleveland

Hot in Cleveland

2010 · Yogi

Detectives Por Accidente

Detectives Por Accidente

2010 · Nate Bailey

Big Time Rush

Big Time Rush

2009 · Self

Una Familia Moderna

Una Familia Moderna

2009 · Jerry

The Jay Leno Show

The Jay Leno Show

2009 · Self

Party Down

Party Down

2009 · Bruce Nesbitt

Hospital Infantil

Hospital Infantil

2008 · Senator Throman

Zack y Cody: Gemelos a bordo

Zack y Cody: Gemelos a bordo

2008 · Mayor Ragnar / Ragnar I

Gary Unmarried

Gary Unmarried

2008 · Walter Krandall

Free Radio

Free Radio

2008 · Self

Back to the Grind

Back to the Grind

2007

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

2007 · Self, Self (uncredited)

Las Reglas del Amor

Las Reglas del Amor

2007 · Reverend Todd

Living With Ed

Living With Ed

2007 · Self

Hannah Montana

Hannah Montana

2006 · Woody

Las nuevas aventuras de Christine

Las nuevas aventuras de Christine

2006 · Pastor Ed

La Oficina

La Oficina

2005 · Erin's Biological Father

Justicia Ciega

Justicia Ciega

2004 · Clifford Cabot

Verónica Mars

Verónica Mars

2004 · Cyrus O'Dell

Jack & Bobby

Jack & Bobby

2004

Hospital Kingdom

Hospital Kingdom

2004 · Dr. Jesse James

Arrested Development

Arrested Development

2003 · Stan Sitwell

Las Vegas

Las Vegas

2003 · Mr. Grimaldi

Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003 · Self

CSI: Miami

CSI: Miami

2002 · Scott O'Shay

Monk

Monk

2002 · Dr. Malcolm Nash

Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)

Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)

2002 · Paul Weffler

Scrubs

Scrubs

2001 · Dr. Bailey

The Agency

The Agency

2001 · Lenny Musgrave

Seis Pies Bajo Tierra

Seis Pies Bajo Tierra

2001 · Hiram Gunderson

The Michael Richards Show

The Michael Richards Show

2000 · Imposter Vic

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000 · Dr. Winocur / Dr. Winokur

Gideon's Crossing

Gideon's Crossing

2000 · Haley's Father

Static Shock

Static Shock

2000 · Donald Todd (voice)

Titus

Titus

2000 · Bill

Pigs Next Door

Pigs Next Door

2000 · Bradley (voice)

The West Wing

The West Wing

1999 · Seth Gillette

Leyes de familia

Leyes de familia

1999 · Attorney Ethan Beal

Bob Esponja

Bob Esponja

1999 · Rock T. Puss (voice)

Batman del futuro

Batman del futuro

1999 · Dr. Corso (voice)

Providence

Providence

1999 · Chuck Chance

Dharma & Greg

Dharma & Greg

1997 · Self

Meego

Meego

1997 · Edward Parker

Gun

Gun

1997 · The Director

Los Practicantes

Los Practicantes

1997 · Dr. Emanuel Foster

Los Reyes de la Colina

Los Reyes de la Colina

1997 · Stephens Davies (voice)

Sabrina, la bruja adolescente

Sabrina, la bruja adolescente

1996 · Mr. Rothwell

El Séptimo Cielo

El Séptimo Cielo

1996 · Hank Hastings

3rd Rock from the Sun

3rd Rock from the Sun

1996 · Jeff

The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show

1995 · Dr. Chris Vanderkamp

Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks

1995 · Trust

Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager

1995 · Henry Starling

El Toque de un Angel

El Toque de un Angel

1994 · Chris Carpenter

Magic School Bus

Magic School Bus

1994 · Logaway Larry (voice)

World War II: When Lions Roared

World War II: When Lions Roared

1994 · Harry Hopkins

Ellen DeGeneres Show

Ellen DeGeneres Show

1994 · Ed Begley Jr.

Winnetka Road

Winnetka Road

1994 · Glenn Barker

Duckman

Duckman

1994 · Barry Brittle (voice)

Intimate Portrait

Intimate Portrait

1993 · Self - Narrator (voice)

La Niñera

La Niñera

1993 · Tom Rosenstein

NYPD Blue

NYPD Blue

1993 · Director

Dave's World

Dave's World

1993 · Watterson

Batman: La Serie Animada

Batman: La Serie Animada

1992 · Germs (voice), Charlie Collins (voice)

The Larry Sanders Show

The Larry Sanders Show

1992 · Ed Begley Jr.

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories

Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories

1992 · Narrator (voice)

Rugrats: Aventuras en Pañales

Rugrats: Aventuras en Pañales

1991 · Bob / Waiter (voice)

Parenthood

Parenthood

1990

Los Simpson

Los Simpson

1989 · Ed Begley Jr. (voice)

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

1989 · Judd Campbell (segment "Death of Some Salesmen")

Roseanne

Roseanne

1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

Tall Tales & Legends

Tall Tales & Legends

1985 · Ichabod Crane

George Burns Comedy Week

George Burns Comedy Week

1985 · Tiny Tim Sr.

Jeopardy!

Jeopardy!

1984 · Self

St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere

1982 · Victor Ehrlich

Voyagers!

Voyagers!

1982

Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre

1982 · Wilhelm Grimm, Brom Dutcher

Riker

Riker

1981 · Jack Sheridan

Tales of the Unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected

1979 · George Princey

Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica

1978 · Ensign Greenbean, Flight Sergeant Greenbean

Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

1978 · Jamie

Quincy, M.E.

Quincy, M.E.

1976 · Kit Sawyer, David Phillips

Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels

1976 · Kenny Daniels

Laverne & Shirley

Laverne & Shirley

1976

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

1976 · Steve Fletcher

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

1975 · Harold Farnum

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Host

Starsky & Hutch

Starsky & Hutch

1975 · Harv Schwab

Baretta

Baretta

1975

Happy Days

Happy Days

1974

Roll Out

Roll Out

1973 · Lt. Robert W. Chapman

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

1973 · Self

M*A*S*H

M*A*S*H

1972

Maude

Maude

1972 · Young Man

Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

1971 · Howard Dubberly

Columbo

Columbo

1971 · Officer Stein, Irving Krutch

The Immortal

The Immortal

1970

Nanny and the Professor

Nanny and the Professor

1970

Room 222

Room 222

1969

Adam-12

Adam-12

1968 · Bud

Mannix

Mannix

1967

Ironside

Ironside

1967

The F.B.I.

The F.B.I.

1965 · Youngblood

Weltspiegel

Weltspiegel

1963 · Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self, Self - Guest

Today

Today

1952 · Self

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

1948 · Self