About
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...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
The OfficeSeries • 2005
Modern FamilySeries • 2009
CSI: MiamiSeries • 2002
Regular ShowSeries • 2010
Young SheldonSeries • 2017
ColumboSeries • 1971
Better Call SaulSeries • 2015
MonkSeries • 2002
King of the HillSeries • 1997
Star Trek: VoyagerSeries • 1995
The West WingSeries • 1999
ScrubsSeries • 2001
Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries • 2000
RugratsSeries • 1991
Rizzoli & IslesSeries • 2010
M*A*S*HSeries • 1972
Boston LegalSeries • 2004
The NannySeries • 1993
NYPD BlueSeries • 1993
The PracticeSeries • 1997
Las VegasSeries • 2003
IronsideSeries • 1967
The Drew Carey ShowSeries • 1995