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Ed Begley Jr.

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Ed Begley Jr.
When a delusional killer in a cowboy costume starts treating a small town like his personal shooting range, two bumbling detectives must track him down and free his captive bride before he kills again.
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Ed Begley Jr. was born on 16 September 1949 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for A Mighty Wind (2003), Pineapple Express (2008) and Whatever Works (2009). He has been married to Rachelle Carson-Begley since 23 August 2000. They have one child. He was previously married to Ingrid Taylor.
BornSeptember 16, 1949
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BornSeptember 16, 1949
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    • Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Known for

    Parker Posey, Christopher Guest, Catherine O'Hara, John Michael Higgins, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer in A Mighty Wind (2003)
    A Mighty Wind
    7.2
    • Lars Olfen
    • 2003
    James Franco, Seth Rogen, and Danny McBride in Pineapple Express (2008)
    Pineapple Express
    6.9
    • Robert
    • 2008
    Larry David in Whatever Works (2009)
    Whatever Works
    7.1
    • John
    • 2009
    Promotional Poster
    Best in Show
    7.5
    • Hotel Manager
    • 2000

    Credits

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    Actor

    • The Egg and Me
      • Roger
      • Production Unknown
    • The 19th Ride
      • Ed Begley Jr. type
      • Post-production
    • Strange, But Perfect
      • Harold
      • Post-production
    • Inhuman
      • Filming
    • Fragments from Olympus: The Vision of Nikola Tesla
      • Sava Kosanovic
      • Development Unknown
    • The Cowboy Killer (2026)
      The Cowboy Killer
      6.9
      • Chief White
      • 2026
    • Brilliant Minds (2024)
      Brilliant Minds
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Duke Nichols
      • 2026
    • Geena Davis, Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Denis O'Hare, and Clarke Peters in The Boroughs (2026)
      The Boroughs
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Edward
      • 2026
    • Let's Have Kids!
      • Dr. Young
      • 2025
    • David A.R. White in The White House Pod - Dare to Dream (2024)
      The White House Pod - Dare to Dream
      4.7
      Podcast Series
      • Guest
      • 2025
    • Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis, Tyler James Williams, Chris Perfetti, Quinta Brunson, and Janelle James in Abbott Elementary (2021)
      Abbott Elementary
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Mr. Ronson
      • 2025
    • A Very Merry Breakup (2025)
      A Very Merry Breakup
      • Fred
      • 2025
    • Bruce Davison and Lucas Bryant in 25 Miles to Normal (2025)
      25 Miles to Normal
      • Victor
      • 2025
    • Don't Tell Larry (2025)
      Don't Tell Larry
      5.4
      • Bruce
      • 2025
    • Marlon Brando in Voices of Hope ~ Words of Wisdom by Marlon Brando (2025)
      Voices of Hope ~ Words of Wisdom by Marlon Brando
      4.4
      Short
      • Narrator (voice)
      • 2025
    • Tyler Hynes and Hunter King in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story (2024)
      Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Paul Higman
      • 2024
    • Annie Potts, Lance Barber, Zoe Perry, Raegan Revord, Montana Jordan, and Iain Armitage in Young Sheldon (2017)
      Young Sheldon
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Dr. Grant Linkletter
      • 2019–2024
    • Still Here Hollywood Podcast (2024)
      Still Here Hollywood Podcast
      7.1
      Podcast Series
      • Ed Begley Jr.
      • 2024
    • Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgerald in Strange Darling (2023)
      Strange Darling
      7.0
      • Frederick
      • 2023
    • Brad Garrett, Gina Rodriguez, Hannah Simone, and Lauren Ash in Not Dead Yet (2023)
      Not Dead Yet
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Bill
      • 2023

    Producer

    • The Grid Unplugged
      • executive producer
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • Strange, But Perfect
      • executive producer
      • Post-production
    • Don't Tell Larry (2025)
      Don't Tell Larry
      5.4
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • On Begley Street (2013)
      On Begley Street
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Living with Ed (2007)
      Living with Ed
      7.3
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2009

    Additional Crew

    • Zay Harding in The Visioneers with Zay Harding (2025)
      The Visioneers with Zay Harding
      7.8
      TV Series
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      • 2025–2026
    • The Entity (1982)
      The Entity
      6.7
      • additional voice (as Ed Begley)
      • 1982
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Ed's World
    • Alternative name
      • Ed Begley
    • Height
      • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
    • Born
      • September 16, 1949
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Spouses
        Rachelle Carson-BegleyAugust 23, 2000 - present (1 child)
    • Children
        Hayden Carson Begley
    • Parents
        Ed Begley
    • Relatives
        Thomas Martin Begley(Sibling)
    • Other works
      (10-11/05) Stage: Appeared in the David Mamet play/Atlantic Theatre Company production of "Romance" at the Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, CA.
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Print Biographies
      • 1 Interview
      • 3 Articles
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      He keeps his father's Oscar (for Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)) at home and proudly displays it.
    • Quotes
      People are overwhelmed looking up at the Mount Everest of environmental challenges that we face. But you put one foot in front of the other and you recognize that not everyone is Sir Edmund Hillary.
    • Trademarks
        Has a slight lisp to his voice

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