Ed Begley Jr

Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Ed Begley, Jr. became an actor. He first came to audiences’ attention for his portrayal of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running hit television series, St. Elsewhere, for which he received six Emmy nominations. 

Begley appeared recently in A Mighty Wind a follow-up to the American Comedy Award-winning film, Best In Show with Christopher Guest, Catherine O Hara, and Parker Posey. His other feature film credits include Batman Forever, Greedy, The Accidental Tourist, She-Devil, and The In-Laws.

On television, Begley just completed a new pilot called True starring Anne Heche on the WB. He can also be seen in recurring roles on Jack Bobby, Six Feet Under, and 7th Heaven. He also guest-starred in such series as The West Wing, The Practice, The Drew Carey Show, Touched By an Angel, and Providence.

Among his motion pictures for television credits are Homicide: The Movie Not in This Town with Kathy Baker, World War II: When Lions Roared with Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine and John Lithgow, Running Mates Cooperstown, and Story Lady which starred Jessica Tandy.

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