
Ed Begley Jr.
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.
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Known For

TV
The Simpsons
Ed Begley Jr. (voice)
1989

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962

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Modern Family
Jerry
2009

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Young Sheldon
Grant Linkletter
2017

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The Office
Erin's Biological Father
2005

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Boston Legal
Clifford Cabot
2004

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Jeopardy!
Self
1984

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CSI: Miami
Scott O'Shay
2002

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Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975

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Better Call Saul
Clifford Main
2015

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Columbo
Officer Stein
1971

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Columbo
Irving Krutch
1971

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Regular Show
William (voice)
2010

TV
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
2003

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Monk
Dr. Malcolm Nash
2002

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Scrubs
Dr. Bailey
2001

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Star Trek: Voyager
Henry Starling
1995

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The West Wing
Seth Gillette
1999

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988

TV
King of the Hill
Stephens Davies (voice)
1997
Filmography
2025FilmLet's Call the Whole Thing Offas Fred2025FilmThe Cowboy Killeras Chief White2025FilmDon't Tell Larryas Bruce2024FilmHoliday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Storyas Paul Higman2024TVBrilliant Mindsas Duke2024FilmStrange Darlingas Frederick2024TVIn the Kitchen with Harry Hamlinas Self2023TVNot Dead Yetas Bill2022FilmAmsterdamas General Bill Meekins2022TVQueer as Folkas Winston2021TVAbbott Elementaryas Mr. Ronson2021TVMr. Mayoras Chet Danville2020FilmDear Christmasas Randy Morgan2020FilmReboot Campas John Lehman2020FilmMichael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?as Self2019TVHuman Discoveriesas Marsh (voice)2019FilmPlus Oneas Chuck King2019TVBless This Messas Rudy2019FilmMaking Babiesas Dr. Remis2019FilmBixler High Private Eyeas Charlie DeWitt2018FilmImperfectionsas Barry2018TVThe Cool Kidsas Karl2018TVBig City Greensas Mr. Whistler (voice)2018FilmBook Clubas Tom2017FilmAnd the Winner Isn'tas Self2017TVFuture Manas Gabe Futturman2017FilmLuckyas Dr. Kneedler2017TVYoung Sheldonas Grant Linkletter2017FilmAmelia 2.0as Paul Wesley2017FilmCHiPsas Wasp Driver2017FilmGirlfriend's Dayas Rupert2016TVParty Girlas Philip2016FilmMascotsas A.J. Blumquist2016FilmGhostbustersas Ed Mulgrave2016FilmVegan: Everyday Storiesas Self2016TVBad Internet2016TVChelseaas Self2016FilmEd Ruscha: Buildings and Wordsas Self2016FilmTime Toysas Wiz2016TVAngie Tribecaas Bonnie2016TVTeachersas John-Paul Bennigan2015FilmClint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willardas Ed2015TVGrace and Frankieas Mark2015TVYour Family or Mineas Gil2015TVBetter Call Saulas Clifford Main2014FilmYou're Not Youas Uncle Roger2014FilmWish Wizardas Wish Wizard2014FilmIn Securityas Officer Krupke2014FilmLittle Women Big Cars 2as Principle Larry2013FilmHow to Succeed at Birthas Dr. Finch2013FilmMuhammad Ali's Greatest Fightas Justice Harry Blackmun2013TVThe Millersas Jeff2013TVFamily Treeas Al Chadwick2013TVBeverly Hills Pawnas Self2013FilmThe Arrested Development Documentary Projectas Self2013TVBetasas Murch2012FilmBrunch Villageas Cafe Owner2012FilmLittle Women Big Carsas Mr. Hughes2012TVCommon Lawas Dr. Van Waals2012FilmThe Real Loveas Self - Master of Ceremonies2011FilmWhat's Your Number?as Mr. Darling2011FilmAdventures in Plymptoons!as Self2011TVHappy Endingsas Ed Begley Jr.2011TVPortlandiaas Priest2010FilmWhat is the Electric Car?as Self2010TV$#*! My Dad Saysas Terry2010TVRaising Hopeas Ed Begley Jr.2010TVRegular Showas William (voice)2010TVRizzoli & Islesas Dr. T. Pike2010TVHot in Clevelandas Yogi2010TVThe Good Guysas Nate Bailey2010FilmThe Penthouseas Nicholas2009TVBig Time Rushas Self2009TVModern Familyas Jerry2009FilmGeorgia O'Keeffeas Dr. Lee Steiglita2009TVThe Jay Leno Showas Self2009FilmWhatever Worksas John2009FilmTripping Forwardas James2009TVParty Downas Bruce Nesbitt2009FilmFatal Secretsas Reverend Vernon2008TVChildrens Hospitalas Senator Throman2008TVThe Suite Life on Deckas Mayor Ragnar / Ragnar I2008TVGary Unmarriedas Walter Krandall2008FilmFly Me to the Moonas Poopchev (voice)2008FilmPineapple Expressas Robert2008FilmFinding Amandaas Self2008FilmRecountas David Boies2008FilmGoing To Whatstock?2008TVFree Radioas Self2007FilmHard Fouras Governor Begley2007TVBack to the Grind2007FilmOne Long Nightas Joel2007TVTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!as Self2007TVRules of Engagementas Reverend Todd2007TVLiving With Edas Self2006FilmFor Your Considerationas Sandy Lane2006FilmDarryl Henriques Is in Show Businessas Self2006FilmPittsburghas Self2006FilmWho Killed the Electric Car?as Self2006FilmRelative Strangersas Mr. Manoire2006TVHannah Montanaas Woody2006TVThe New Adventures of Old Christineas Pastor Ed2006FilmThe Elder Sonas Leonard2006FilmThe Legend of William Tellas James2005FilmSpirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Storyas Frank Perdue2005FilmDesolation Soundas Doug Shepard2005TVThe Officeas Erin's Biological Father2005FilmBack By Midnightas Robert Wade2004TVBoston Legalas Clifford Cabot2004TVVeronica Marsas Cyrus O'Dell2004TVJack & Bobby2004FilmStatesideas Father Concoff2004FilmHair Highas Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice)2004FilmRaising Geniusas Dr. Curly Weeks2004FilmKingdom Hospitalas Dr. Jesse James2004TVStephen King's Kingdom Hospitalas Dr. Jesse James2004FilmLife on Liberty Streetas Richard Spencer2003TVArrested Developmentas Stan Sitwell2003TVLas Vegasas Mr. Grimaldi2003FilmA Mighty Windas Lars Olfen2003FilmGoing Downas Oscar Earnest2003TVReal Time with Bill Maheras Self2003FilmNet Gamesas John Fielding2003FilmWar Storiesas Ed O'Brian2002FilmAuto Focusas Mel Rosen2002TVCSI: Miamias Scott O'Shay2002TVMonkas Dr. Malcolm Nash2002TVWednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)as Paul Weffler2002FilmBugas The Hand2001FilmDiary of a Sex Addictas Dr. Aaron Spencer2001TVScrubsas Dr. Bailey2001TVThe Agencyas Lenny Musgrave2001TVSix Feet Underas Hiram Gunderson2001FilmHoundedas Ward Van Dusen2001FilmGet Over Itas Frank Landers2001FilmAnthraxas Brent Krawford2000TVThe Michael Richards Showas Imposter Vic2000TVCurb Your Enthusiasmas Dr. Winocur / Dr. Winokur2000TVGideon's Crossingas Haley's Father2000FilmBest in Showas Hotel Manager2000TVStatic Shockas Donald Todd (voice)2000TVTitusas Bill2000TVPigs Next Dooras Bradley (voice)2000FilmHomicide: The Movieas Victor Ehrlich1999TVThe West Wingas Seth Gillette1999TVFamily Lawas Attorney Ethan Beal1999TVBatman Beyondas Dr. Corso (voice)1999TVProvidenceas Chuck Chance1998FilmAddams Family Reunionas Phillip Adams1998FilmMurder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mysteryas Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton1998FilmI'm Losing Youas Zev1997FilmJoeyas Ambassador Ted Ross1997FilmAloneas Gerald1997FilmMs. Bearas Greg Bradley1997TVDharma & Gregas Self1997TVMeegoas Edward Parker1997FilmNot in This Townas Henry Whitcomb1997TVThe Practiceas Dr. Emanuel Foster1997FilmHourglassas Det. Cecil Dish1997TVKing of the Hillas Stephens Davies (voice)1996FilmSanta with Musclesas Ebner Frost1996TVSabrina, the Teenage Witchas Mr. Rothwell1996FilmToo Soon For Jeffas Mr. Rogers1996TV7th Heavenas Hank Hastings1996FilmThe Late Shiftas Rod Perth1996FilmProject: ALFas Dr. Warner1996TV3rd Rock from the Sunas Jeff1995FilmRave Reviewas Bert1995TVThe Drew Carey Showas Dr. Chris Vanderkamp1995TVSherman Oaksas Trust1995FilmBatman Foreveras Fred Stickley (uncredited)1995TVStar Trek: Voyageras Henry Starling1995FilmShining Time Station: Once Upon a Timeas Ned Kincaid1994FilmThe Crazysitteras Paul Van Arsdale1994FilmThe Pagemasteras Alan Tyler1994FilmThe Shaggy Dogas Ron Daniels1994TVTouched by an Angelas Chris Carpenter1994FilmIncident at Deception Ridgeas Jack Davis1994TVThe Magic School Busas Logaway Larry (voice)1994FilmSensationas Earl Strauber1994FilmRenaissance Manas Jack Markin1994FilmEven Cowgirls Get the Bluesas Rupert1994TVWorld War II: When Lions Roaredas Harry Hopkins1994TVEllenas Ed Begley Jr.1994TVWinnetka Roadas Glenn Barker1994TVDuckmanas Barry Brittle (voice)1994FilmGreedyas Carl1994FilmStorybookas Pouch1993TVIntimate Portraitas Self - Narrator (voice)1993FilmPartnersas "Grave Squad" Lawyer1993TVThe Nannyas Tom Rosenstein1993TVDave's Worldas Watterson1993FilmCooperstownas Dave Cormeer1992FilmMastergateas Steward Butler1992FilmRunning Matesas Chapman Snow1992FilmExclusiveas Allen1992FilmCruise Control1992FilmMickey's Auditionas Assistant Director #11992FilmEarth and the American Dreamas Reader (voice)1992TVBatman: The Animated Seriesas Germs (voice)1992TVThe Larry Sanders Showas Ed Begley Jr.1992FilmDark Horseas Jack Mills1992TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992TVShelley Duvall's Bedtime Storiesas Narrator (voice)1992FilmIn the Line of Duty: Siege at Marionas Lt. Fred House1991FilmThe Story Ladyas Otis1991FilmChance of a Lifetimeas Darrel1990FilmThe Great Los Angeles Earthquakeas Jerry Soloway1990FilmTimeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemakeras Bertram (voice)1990TVParenthood1990FilmMeet the Applegatesas Richard P. Applegate1990FilmIn the Best Interest of the Childas Howard Feldon1990FilmNot a Penny More, Not a Penny Lessas Stephen Bradley1989TVThe Simpsonsas Ed Begley Jr. (voice)1989FilmShe-Devilas Bob Patchett1989TVTales from the Cryptas Judd Campbell (segment "Death of Some Salesmen")1989FilmScenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hillsas Peter1989FilmThe Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Placesas Dr. Jack Brooker1988FilmThe Accidental Touristas Charles Leary1988FilmSpies, Lies & Naked Thighsas Alan1988TVRoseanne1988TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark1987FilmRoman Holidayas Leonard Lupo1987FilmAmazon Women on the Moonas Griffin (segment "Son of the Invisible Man")1987FilmThe Incredible Ida Earlyas Paul Sutton1987FilmCelebration Familyas Jake1987FilmFaerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkleas Brom Dutcher1986FilmAmy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidaysas Moose Simms1986FilmDoctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauceas Self1985FilmTransylvania 6-5000as Gil Turner1985FilmThe Pound Puppiesas Arnold (voice)1985FilmThe Legend of Sleepy Hollowas Ichabod Crane1985TVTall Tales & Legendsas Ichabod Crane1985TVGeorge Burns Comedy Weekas Tiny Tim Sr.1984FilmProtocolas Hassler1984TVJeopardy!as Self1984FilmStreets of Fireas Ben Gunn1984FilmThis Is Spinal Tapas John 'Stumpy' Pepys1984FilmVoyager from the Unknownas Wilbur Wright1983FilmAn Uncommon Loveas Matt Randolph1983FilmGet Crazyas Colin Beverly1983FilmStill the Beaveras Whitey1982TVSt. Elsewhereas Victor Ehrlich1982TVVoyagers!1982FilmNot Just Another Affairas Warren Krantz1982TVFaerie Tale Theatreas Wilhelm Grimm1982FilmAn Officer and a Gentlemanas Altitude Chamber Instructor1982FilmYoung Doctors in Loveas The Flashback - Young Simon's Father1982FilmCat Peopleas Joe Creigh1982FilmEating Raoulas Hippie1982FilmRascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finnas Jeb1982FilmTales of the Apple Dumpling Gangas Amos Tucker1981FilmPrivate Lessonsas Jack Travis1981FilmBuddy Buddyas Lieutenant #11981TVRikeras Jack Sheridan1979FilmA Shining Seasonas John Haaland1979FilmThe Concorde... Airport '79as Rescuer #11979FilmThe In-Lawsas Barry Lutz1979FilmHot Rodas Clay1979TVTales of the Unexpectedas George Princey1979FilmElvisas D.J. Fontana1979FilmHardcoreas Soldier1979FilmAmateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grillas Moss Tillis1978FilmBattlestar Galacticaas Flight Sgt. Greenbean1978FilmGoin' Southas Mr. Haber1978TVBattlestar Galacticaas Ensign Greenbean1978FilmBlue Collaras Bobby Joe1978FilmRecord Cityas Pokey1978FilmThe One and Onlyas Arnold - The King1978TVFantasy Islandas Jamie1977FilmCitizens Bandas The Priest1977FilmDead of Nightas Frank1976TVQuincy, M.E.1976TVCharlie's Angelsas Kenny Daniels1976FilmStay Hungryas Lester1976TVLaverne & Shirley1976TVMary Hartman, Mary Hartmanas Steve Fletcher1975TVWonder Womanas Harold Farnum1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Host1975TVStarsky & Hutchas Harv Schwab1975TVBaretta1974FilmCockfighteras Tom Peeples1974TVHappy Days1973FilmSuperdadas The Gang1973TVRoll Out1973FilmShowdownas Pook1973TVThe American Film Institute Salute to ...as Self1973FilmCharley and the Angelas Derwood Moseby1972FilmFamily Flightas Driver1972TVM*A*S*H1972TVMaudeas Young Man1972FilmNow You See Him, Now You Don'tas Druffle1972FilmEvil Roy Sladeas Husband Making Fun of Stool (uncredited)1971TVOwen Marshall: Counselor at Lawas Howard Dubberly1971TVColumboas Officer Stein1970TVThe Immortal1970TVNanny and the Professor1970FilmHow Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business?as Bellhop1969FilmThe Computer Wore Tennis Shoesas Student (uncredited)1969TVRoom 2221969FilmThe Lotteryas Jack Watson1968TVAdam-12as Bud1967TVMannix1967TVIronside1965TVThe F.B.I.as Youngblood1963TVWeltspiegelas Self1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1952TVTodayas Self1948TVMacy's Thanksgiving Day Paradeas Self—FilmLet's Have Kids!as Dr. Young—Film25 Miles to Normalas Victor—FilmInhuman