
Ed Herlihy
Born: 1909-08-14
Place of birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was a prominent American radio and television announcer. He was well-known for his distinctive voice and as the announcer for NBC's "The Kraft Music Hall" during the 1940s and 1950s. He was also the announcer for numerous commercials and shows, including The Jack Parr Tonight Show. Additionally, Herlihy appeared in bit parts in several movies and television shows like Pee Wee's Big Adventure. As Mr. Buxton, he was none too pleased when Pee-wee broke into his mansion and accused his son Francis of stealing his bike. Pee-wee gets his revenge by giving the upset dad a stick of spicy gum. Herlihy died of natural causes in 1999 at 89.
Filmography

Sports on the Silver Screen
1997

Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
1976

Kraft Television Theatre
1947

The King of Comedy
1982

Malcolm X
1992

Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988

Zelig
1983

The Perry Como Show
1956

It's Garry Shandling's Show
1986

Yesterday's Witness
1976

Saturday Night Live
1975

The Bob Hope Show
1950

Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985

A Long Time Till Dawn
1953

Don't Drink the Water
1994

A Fine Mess
1986