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Orson Bean

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

July 22, 1928

Died

February 7, 2020 (age 91)

Place of Birth

Burlington, Vermont, USA

Also Known As

Dallas Frederick Burrows

اورسن بین

Orson Bean

Biography

Orson Bean (born Dallas Frederick Burrows; July 22, 1928 – February 7, 2020) was an American film, television, and stage actor, as well as a comedian, writer, and producer. He appeared frequently on televised game shows from the 1960s through the 1980s and was a longtime panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth. On February 7, 2020, while walking near Venice Boulevard and Shell Avenue, in Venice, California, Bean was struck by two cars, with the second striking him fatally. He was 91.

Filmography

2022FilmBoris Karloff: The Rest of the Storyas Self - Interviewee 2021FilmBoris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monsteras Self 2019FilmRaúl Juliá: The World’s a Stageas Self 2018FilmThe Equalizer 2as Sam Rubinstein 2016TVTeachersas Jerry 2015TVSuperstoreas Dr. Fogler 2015TVAnother Periodas Laverne Fusselforth V 2015TVGrace and Frankieas Bruno 2014FilmSleep Cycleas Insomniac #1 2012FilmA Golden Christmas 3as Mr. Cole 2012FilmHating Breitbartas Self 2011FilmTwo-Legged Rat Bastardsas Eddie 2011FilmD-Minusas Andre 2010TVHot in Clevelandas Dan 2010FilmAshley's Ashesas Dan 2009TVModern Familyas Marty 2007FilmMattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universeas Raff Buddemeyer 2007TVWomen's Murder Club 2007FilmGame of Lifeas Dennis 2007TVThe Sarah Silverman Program.as Mr. Myron 2006FilmCrossroadsas Father McIlhenny 2006TVThe Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodmanas Chick 2006FilmAlien Autopsyas Homeless Man 2005TVCommander in Chiefas Bill Harrison 2005TVHow I Met Your Motheras Bob 2005TVThe Closeras Donald Baxter 2005FilmYesterday's Dreamsas Tony Vicedomini 2004TVDesperate Housewivesas Roy Bender 2004FilmSoccer Dog 2: European Cupas Mayor Milton Gallagher 2004FilmThe Gristleas Mr. Bowen 2004FilmBehind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angelsas Voice of John Forsythe (voice)2003FilmKnee High P.I.as Macintyre 2003TVCold Caseas Harland Sealey 2003TVTwo and a Half Menas Norman 2002FilmFrank McKlusky, C.I.as Mr. Gafty 2001FilmBurning Down the Houseas Sy 2000TVNormal, Ohioas Bill Gamble 1999FilmUnBowedas Purdy 1999FilmBeing John Malkovichas Dr. Lester 1999TVFamily Lawas Archbishop Phillips 1998TVBeckeras Mr. Bennett 1998TVThe King of Queensas Carl Tepper 1998TVWill & Graceas Joseph Dudley 1997TVAlly McBealas Marty Brigg 1996TV7th Heavenas Patient 1994TVEllenas Gameshow Contestant 1993TVDiagnosis: Murderas Lewis Sweeney 1993TVDr. Quinn, Medicine Womanas Loren Bray 1992FilmJust My Imaginationas Jeremy Sticher 1992TVVicki!as Self 1992FilmFinal Judgementas Monsignor Corelli 1991FilmChance of a Lifetimeas Fred 1990FilmJacob's Ladderas Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)1990TVTiny Toon Adventuresas Gepetto (voice)1990FilmInstant Karmaas Dr. Berlin 1987FilmInnerspaceas Lydia's Editor 1986FilmSmart Alecas Arthur Fitzgerald 1984FilmGarfield in the Roughas Billy Rabbit (voice)1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Ebeneezer McEnery 1983TVReading Rainbowas Self - Narrator (voice)1982FilmForty Deuceas Mr. Roper 1980FilmThe Return of the Kingas Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)1979TVThe Facts of Life 1978FilmSkateboardas Self 1977FilmThe Hobbitas Bilbo Baggins (voice)1977TVForever Fernwood 1977TVThe Love Boatas Artie D'Angelo 1975TVEllery Queenas Warren Wright 1974TVDinah!as Self 1974FilmThe Spy Who Returned from the Deadas Bob 1970FilmA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Courtas Hank / Sir Boss (voice)1970FilmTwinkyas Hal 1969TVLove, American Styleas Artie Kaufman 1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest 1966FilmThe Star Wagonas Stephen Minch 1963TVVacation Playhouse 1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self 1960FilmTwo by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'as Jimmy London 1959FilmMiracle On 34th Streetas Dr. William Sawyer 1959TVThe Twilight Zoneas James B.W. Bevis 1959TVThe DuPont Show with June Allysonas John Monroe 1959FilmAnatomy of a Murderas Dr. Matthew Smith 1958TVNaked Cityas Arnold Platt 1957TVTonight Starring Jack Paaras Self - Guest Host 1957FilmWhere's Charley?as Jack Chesney 1956FilmShowdown at Ulcer Gulchas Llewelyn Throckmorton, III 1955TVThe Phil Silvers Showas Pvt. Wally Gunther / Pete Gunther 1955FilmHow to Be Very, Very Popularas Toby Marshall 1955TVThe Millionaireas Newman Johnson 1954TVThe Blue Angelas Host 1952TVOmnibus 1952TVI've Got a Secret 1950TVWhat's My Line?as Self - Mystery Guest 1950TVRobert Montgomery Presents 1948TVStudio Oneas Harvey B. Hines 1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self 1947TVKraft Television Theatre —FilmMr. Bevis