Ed Begley

Biography

Edward James Begley Sr. (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television.

Career Overview

Ed Begley has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Harry Palmer Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include 12 Angry Men, Hang 'em High, Billion Dollar Brain. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

69

Birth Date

1901-03-25 00:00:00

Birth Place

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Known For

• 

  12 Angry Men
• 

  Hang 'em High
• 

  Billion Dollar Brain
• 

  Warning Shot
• 

  The Dunwich Horror
• 

  Secrets of the Pirate's Inn

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Harry Palmer Collection (1 titles)
• George Briggs, FBI (1 titles)
• Mr. Belvedere Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Bill Zuckert (2 collaborations)
• Eleanor Parker (2 collaborations)
• Jason Wingreen (2 collaborations)
• Martin Balsam (1 collaborations)
• John Fiedler (1 collaborations)
• Lee J. Cobb (1 collaborations)
• E.G. Marshall (1 collaborations)
• Jack Klugman (1 collaborations)
• Edward Binns (1 collaborations)
• Jack Warden (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (69 credits)

  • Legends of the West

    Captain Wilson in 'Hang 'Em High' (archive footage) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Road to Salina

    Warren

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • The Dunwich Horror

    Dr. Henry Armitage

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • The Silent Gun

    John Cole

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Secrets of the Pirate's Inn

    Dennis McCarthy

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • The Monitors

    U.S. President

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • A Time to Sing

    Kermit Dodd

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Wild in the Streets

    Senator Allbright

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Hang 'em High

    Captain Wilson

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Firecreek

    Preacher Broyles

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Billion Dollar Brain

    General Midwinter

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • The Violent Enemy

    Colum O'More

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Warning Shot

    Capt. Roy Klodin

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate

    Union Leader

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • The Invaders

    - Labyrinth (1967) ... Dr. Samuel Crowell actor actors

    - The Betrayed (1967) ... Simon Carver actor actors
    1967
  • The High Chaparral

    - Follow Your Heart (1968) ... Ben Lynch actor actors
    1967
  • The Fastest Draw

    Amos Handworthy

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • The Oscar

    Grosbard

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • Inherit the Wind

    Matthew Harrison Brady

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • The Decorator

    Judge Connors

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • The Wild Wild West

    - The Night of the Infernal Machine (1966) ... actor actors
    1965
  • The F.B.I.

    - The Sacrifice (1966) ... Mel Olin actor actors
    1965
  • The Unsinkable Molly Brown

    Shamus Tobin

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Burke's Law

    - Who Killed the Grand Piano? (1965) ... Morgus Ghoul actor actors

    - Who Killed Supersleuth? (1964) ... Bascule Doirot actor actors

    - Who Killed Mr. Cartwheel? (1964) ... Alkali actor actors

    - Who Killed Julian Buck? (1963) ... James Littlefield actor actors
    1963
  • The Fugitive

    - Runner in the Dark (1965) ... Dan Brady actor actors

    - Man in a Chariot (1964) ... Professor G. Stanley Lazer actor actors
    1963
  • Sweet Bird of Youth

    Tom 'Boss' Finley

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • The Lucy Show

    - Lucy, the Bean Queen (1966) ... Andrew Bailey actor actors
    1962
  • The Virginian

    - Chaff in the Wind (1966) ... Micah Ellis actor actors

    - The Invaders (1964) ... Mike Tyrone actor actors
    1962
  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

    - Triumph (1964) ... Brother Thomas Fitzgibbons actor actors
    1962
  • The Green Helmet

    Bartell

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • Dr. Kildare

    - Make Way for Tomorrow (1965) ... Jamie Cousins actor actors

    - Nickel's Worth Of Prayer (1964) ... Joe Hogan actor actors

    - An Ancient Office (1962) ... Henry Harris actor actors
    1961
  • Ben Casey

    - Hang No Hats on Dreams (1963) ... actor actors

    - Victory Wears a Cruel Smile (1962) ... actor actors
    1961
  • My Three Sons

    - The New Room (1968) ... actor actors
    1960
  • Route 66

    - In the Closing of a Trunk (1963) ... actor actors
    1960
  • Odds Against Tomorrow

    Dave Burke

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • Bonanza

    - A Time to Step Down (1966) ... Dan Tolliver actor actors
    1959
  • Rawhide

    - Piney (1964) ... Piney Kinney actor actors
    1959
  • Naked City

    - Make It Fifty Dollars and Add Love to Nona (1962) ... Jimmy Fenton actor actors
    1958
  • 12 Angry Men

    Juror 10

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Wagon Train

    - The Sam Spicer Story (1963) ... Reno Sutton actor actors
    1957
  • Patterns

    Bill Briggs

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • Patterns

    Andy Sloane

    actor

    actors
    1955
  • Gunsmoke

    - Mr. Sam'l (1968) ... Mr. Sam'l actor actors

    - Taps for Old Jeb (1965) ... Jeb Crater actor actors
    1955
  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    - Secrets of the Pirate's Inn (2) (1969) ... Dennis McCarthy actor actors

    - Secrets of the Pirate's Inn (1) (1969) ... Dennis McCarthy actor actors
    1954
  • Climax!

    - The Big Success (1958) ... Harry Rathvon actor actors
    1954
  • Harvest

    Karl Zalinka

    actor

    actors
    1953
  • The Oscars

    - The 36th Annual Academy Awards (1964) ... Self actor actors
    1953
  • Lone Star

    Anthony Demmet

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • The Turning Point

    Neil Eichelberger

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • Deadline - U.S.A.

    Frank Allen

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • Boots Malone

    Howard Whitehead

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • On Dangerous Ground

    Capt. Brawley

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • The Lady from Texas

    Dave Blodgett

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • You're in the Navy Now

    Post Commander

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • Wyoming Mail

    Haynes

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Dark City

    Barney

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Saddle Tramp

    Mr. August Hartnagle

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Convicted

    Mackay, Head of Parole Board

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Stars in My Crown

    Lon Backett

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Backfire

    Capt. Garcia

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • Robert Montgomery Presents

    - Big Boy (1954) ... Joe Grant actor actors

    - Harvest (1953) ... Karl Zalinka actor actors
    1950
  • It Happens Every Spring

    Edgar Stone

    actor

    actors
    1949
  • The Great Gatsby

    Myron Lupus

    actor

    actors
    1949
  • Tulsa

    John J. 'Johnny' Brady (as Edward Begley)

    actor

    actors
    1949
  • Sorry, Wrong Number

    James 'J.B.' Cotterell

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Deep Waters

    Josh Hovey

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • The Street with No Name

    Chief Bernard Harmatz

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Sitting Pretty

    Horatio J. Hammond

    actor

    actors
    1948
  • Boomerang!

    Paul Harris

    actor

    actors
    1947