Acting · Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. · Born August 14, 1909
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 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.
MovieSports on the Silver Screen
1997
as Self (archive footage)
The Flood of ‘55
1995
as Narrator (archive footage)
MovieDon't Drink the Water
1994
as Narrator
MovieMalcolm X
1992
as Joe Louis Announcer
MovieThe Republic Pictures Story
1991
as Narrator
MovieWho Framed Roger Rabbit
1988
as Newscaster
TVIt's Garry Shandling's Show
1986
as Announcer (voice)
MovieA Fine Mess
1986
as TV Reporter
MoviePee-wee's Big Adventure
1985
as Mr. Buxton
MoviePolice Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985
as Dooley
MovieZelig
1983
as Pathe News Announcer (voice)
MovieThe King of Comedy
1982
as Ed Herlihy
MovieYesterday's Witness
1976
as Self
MovieTelly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
1976
as Self - Announcer/Narrator
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Banshee Spokesperson (uncredited)
MovieFriars Club Roast of Don Rickles
1970
as Self - Announcer
MovieSuspense Story: Nat'l Press Club Hears Hitchcock
1963
as Self - Narrator (voice)
TVThe Perry Como Show
1956
MovieA Long Time Till Dawn
1953
as Announcer (uncredited)
Knights of the Highway
1952
as Narrator
Thundering Rails
1950
as Narrator
TVThe Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self - Announcer
TVKraft Television Theatre
1947
as Announcer
MovieCommunism Condemned
1947
as Self
