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Ed McMahon

Acting

Born March 6, 1923 · Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Died June 23, 2009

Also known as Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr.

Biography

Edward Leo Peter "Ed" McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American comedian, game show host and announcer. He is most famous for his work on television as Johnny Carson's announcer and sidekick on The Tonight Show from 1962 to 1992. He also hosted the original version of the talent show Star Search from 1983 to 1995. He co-hosted TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1986. He also presented sweepstakes for the direct marketing company American Family Publishers (not, as is commonly believed, its main rival Publishers Clearing House). McMahon annually co-hosted the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. He performed in numerous television commercials, most notably for Budweiser. In the 1970s and 1980s, he anchored the team of NBC personalities conducting the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. McMahon appeared in several films, including The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, Full Moon High, and Butterfly, as well as briefly in the film version of Bewitched. According to Entertainment Weekly, McMahon is considered one of the greatest "sidekicks".

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1983
  • Air Medal
  • Horatio Alger Award
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Golden Raspberry AwardWorst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1983 · nominated

Filmography42 titles

Pitch People

1999as Self

Scrubs

2001as Ed McMahon

Living Single

1993as Himself

The Simpsons

1989as Ed McMahon (voice)

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

1996as Ed McMahon

Malcolm & Eddie

1996

Pinky and the Brain

1995as Ed McMahon (voice)

The Larry Sanders Show

1992as Ed McMahon

Adventures in Wonderland

1992as Ed McMahon

ALF

1986as Himself

Full House

1987

Amazing Stories

1985as Ed McMahon

Gridlock

1980as Henry Sherman

Lucy Calls the President

1977as Floyd Whittaker

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self - Announcer

Family Guy

1999as Ed McMahon (voice)

The New York Times Presents

2020as Self (archive footage)

Higglytown Heroes

Las Vegas

2003as Ed McMahon

Cow and Chicken

1997as Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)

What's My Line?

1950as Self - Mystery Guest

Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan

2004as Self

CHiPs

1977as Ed McMahon

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007as Self

Roseanne

1988

Dementia

1955as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Bruno the Kid

Here's Lucy

1968as Ed McMahon

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1967as Self (uncredited)

Just Shoot Me!

1997as Ed McMahon

Fun with Dick and Jane

1977as Charlie Blanchard

The Weather Man

2005as Himself

Baywatch

1989

Suddenly Susan

1996as Ed McMahon

Just Write

1997as Luncheon Chairman

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

1977as Arab Horseman

Love Affair

1994as Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003as Self - Guest Co-Host

Bewitched

2005as Ed McMahon

Flip

1970as Self

Full Moon High

1981as Dad - Col. William P. Walker