Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

January 29, 1947

Died

June 3, 2021 (age 74)

Place of Birth

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Also Known As

Ernest Wilson Brown Jr.

IMDb

Ernie Lively

Biography

Ernie Lively (January 29, 1947 - June 3, 2021) was an American actor, acting coach and producer, best known for his roles in Passenger 57 (1992) and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005). He was the father by adoption of actors Lori Lively, Jason Lively, and Robyn Lively, and the father of actors Eric Lively and Blake Lively.

Filmography

2020FilmPhobicas Jack Sanders 2018FilmLooking Glassas Tommy 2016FilmRazoras Ernie 2015FilmWaffle Streetas Wright Adams 2009FilmThe Perfect Gameas Coach Sam Hicks 2008FilmThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2as Franz Vreeland 2008FilmThe Art of Travelas Mr. Layne 2007FilmSimon Saysas Pig 2007TVSaving Graceas Ham's Dad 2007FilmThe Darwin Awardsas RV Salesman 2005TVGhost Whispereras Ranger Neher 2005FilmThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsas Franz Vreeland 2001TVCrossing Jordanas Sheriff Roper 2001FilmAmerican Pie 2as Sergeant 1999TVThe West Wingas Mr. Loch 1999FilmThe Thirteenth Flooras 30's Cop 1999FilmGoodbye Loveras Sheriff 1998TVThat '70s Showas Ted 1998FilmSenselessas Coach Brandau 1997FilmFire Down Belowas Todd 1997TVJust Shoot Me!as Frank 1996FilmThe People Next Dooras Lt. Jack Driscoll 1996TVDark Skies 1996TVArli$$1996FilmMulholland Fallsas Foreman 1996FilmA Stranger to Loveas Capt. Simpson 1996TVMalibu Shores 1995FilmLegacy of Sin: The William Coit Storyas Gerry Boggs 1995TVJAGas Joel Yarrow 1995TVThe Drew Carey Showas Mike 1994FilmAccidental Meetingas Obrenski 1993TVDiagnosis: Murderas Principal Wallace Morrison 1993FilmThe Beverly Hillbilliesas Briggs 1993TVThe X-Filesas Sheriff John Teller 1992FilmPassenger 57as Chief Biggs 1992TVHangin' with Mr. Cooperas Freddy 1992TVRenegade 1992FilmPast Midnightas Detective Allan Tobias 1992FilmSleepwalkersas Animal Control Officer 1992FilmStop! Or My Mom Will Shootas Man at Airport 1992FilmBreaking the Silenceas Coach Hodgkiss 1992FilmOverkill: The Aileen Wuornos Storyas Maj. Dan Henry 1991FilmDead in the Wateras Dignitary 1991FilmThe Man in the Moonas Will Sanders 1991TVThe Commish 1991TVThe Torkelsonsas J.W.1991FilmShowdown in Little Tokyoas Detective Nelson 1991FilmThe Less Than Perfect Daughteras Jack Harmon 1990FilmAir Americaas Truck Driver 1990FilmThe Knife and Gun Clubas Ralph 1990TVVoices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chaseas Paul, Truddi's Stepfather 1990FilmFollow Your Heartas Mitch 1990FilmHard to Killas Commander 1989FilmAn Innocent Manas Donatelli's Dealer 1989FilmTurner & Hoochas Motel Clerk 1989TVSeinfeldas Zeke 1989TVBaywatchas Mr. Kent 1989TVQuantum Leapas Col. Deke Grimwald 1989FilmShockeras Warden 1988FilmThe Secret Life of Kathy McCormickas Jeff 1988FilmThe Trackeras Bob 1988FilmBuckeye and Blueas Jess Thatcher 1988FilmScandal in a Small Townas Jeremy Travis 1987TVthirtysomething 1987TVBeauty and the Beast 1987FilmGhost Chaseas Production Manager 1987FilmWarm Hearts, Cold Feetas Ernie 1987FilmInto the Homelandas Tom Burnside 1986FilmWisdomas Bill, Motel Manager 1985FilmSecret Admireras Guard 1985FilmBadge of the Assassinas US Marshal 1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Hal Palmer 1983TVScarecrow and Mrs. King 1982TVNewhart 1982TVRemington Steeleas Dallas 1982FilmDrop-Out Fatheras Conductor 1982TVFame 1981TVFalcon Crestas Security Guard 1981TVHill Street Blues 1980TVMagnum, P.I.1980FilmIt's My Turnas Man at Restaurant (as Ernie Brown)1979TVThe Dukes of Hazzardas Dobro Doolan 1978TVWKRP in Cincinnati 1974TVRhoda 1972TVABC Afterschool Specialas Jack Harmon 1972TVThe Waltonsas Railroad Conductor 1970TVMcCloud