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Ed Begley Jr.

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Biography

Edward James Begley Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is an American actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Equally prolific in cinema, his film appearances include Blue Collar (1978), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Transylvania 6-5000 (1985), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), She-Devil (1989), Batman Forever (1995), and Pineapple Express (2008). He is a recurring cast member in the mockumentaries of Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, including Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). He also co-hosted, along with wife Rachelle Carson, the green living reality show titled Living with Ed (2007–2010). He has been married to actress Rachelle Carson since August 23, 2000, and they have one child. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Notable films

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Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

This Is Spinal Tap

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Ghostbusters

As Ed Mulgrave

Pineapple Express

As Robert

Human Discoveries

As Marsh (voice)

Amsterdam

As General Bill Meekins

What's Your Number?

As Mr. Darling

Best in Show

As Hotel Manager

Whatever Works

As John

Chains

KinoChain journeys

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The DVDs That Changed Everything

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