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Ed Herlihy

Ed Herlihy

Ed Herlihy 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.

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Sports on the Silver Screen

Sports on the Silver Screen

1997

as Self (archive footage)

The Flood of ‘55

The Flood of ‘55

1995

as Narrator (archive footage)

Don't Drink the Water

Don't Drink the Water

1994

as Narrator

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

1992

as Joe Louis Announcer

The Republic Pictures Story

The Republic Pictures Story

1991

as Narrator

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1988

as Newscaster

It's Garry Shandling's Show

It's Garry Shandling's Show

1986

as Announcer (voice)

A Fine Mess

A Fine Mess

1986

as TV Reporter

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

1985

as Mr. Buxton

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1985

as Dooley

Zelig

Zelig

1983

as Pathe News Announcer (voice)

The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

1982

as Ed Herlihy

Yesterday's Witness

Yesterday's Witness

1976

as Self

Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?

Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?

1976

as Self - Announcer/Narrator

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

1970

as Self - Announcer

The Perry Como Show

The Perry Como Show

1956

A Long Time Till Dawn

A Long Time Till Dawn

1953

as Announcer (uncredited)

Knights of the Highway

Knights of the Highway

1952

as Narrator

Thundering Rails

Thundering Rails

1950

as Narrator

Kraft Television Theatre

Kraft Television Theatre

1947

as Announcer

Communism Condemned

Communism Condemned

1947

as Self

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