Ed Herlihy
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. — Aug 14 1909• Died Jan 30 1999
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Biography
Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) 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…
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Ed Herlihy's Credits
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Kraft Television Theatre
Announcer
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Announcer (voice)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Newscaster
Malcolm X
Joe Louis Announcer
The King of Comedy
Ed Herlihy
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Dooley
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Mr. Buxton
Zelig
Pathe News Announcer (voice)
Sports on the Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
Don't Drink the Water
Narrator
The Perry Como Show
The Republic Pictures Story
Narrator
A Fine Mess
TV Reporter
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Self - Announcer
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
Self - Announcer/Narrator
Yesterday's Witness
Self
Communism Condemned
Self
Thundering Rails
Narrator
Suspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
Self - Narrator (voice)
Knights of the Highway
Narrator
A Long Time Till Dawn
Announcer (uncredited)
The Flood of ‘55
Narrator (archive footage)