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Ed McMahon
Actor

Ed McMahon

6 Mar 1923Born
23 Jun 2009Died
86Age at death
65Credits

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.

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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".

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2008Johnny Carson Celebrates ChristmasFilm: Narrator
  2. 2007The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up ComediansFilm
  3. 2006The Best of Carson, Volume 1Film
  4. 2006Carson CountryFilm
  5. 2006Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' UpSeries (1 episode)
  6. 2005BewitchedFilm: Ed McMahon
  7. 2004Higglytown HeroesSeries (1 episode)
  8. 2003Las VegasSeries: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  9. 2002The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70sFilm
  10. 2002That '80s ShowSeries: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  11. 2001ScrubsSeries: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  12. 1999PopularSeries: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  13. 1999Family GuySeries: Ed McMahon (voice) (1 episode)
  14. 1999The Vegas ConnectionFilm: Al Ross
  15. 1998Safety Patrol!Film: Grandpa Bozell
  16. 1998Amazing Stories: The Movie IIIFilm: Ed McMahon
  17. 1997Cow and ChickenSeries: Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice) (1 episode)
  18. 1997The Tom ShowSeries: Charles 'Charlie' Dickerson (38 episodes)
  19. 1997I Am WeaselSeries: Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice) (1 episode)
  20. 1997Just Shoot Me!Series: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  21. 1997Just WriteFilm: Luncheon Chairman
  22. 1996Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSeries: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  23. 1996Bruno the KidSeries (1 episode)
  24. 1996Suddenly SusanSeries: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  25. 1996Malcolm & EddieSeries (1 episode)
  26. 1995Pinky and the BrainSeries: Ed McMahon (voice) (1 episode)
  27. 1995Star SearchSeries (1 episode)
  28. 1994Burke's LawSeries: Hank Whittaker (1 episode)
  29. 1992The Larry Sanders ShowSeries: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  30. 1992Adventures in WonderlandSeries: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  31. 1991NursesSeries (1 episode)
  32. 1989The SimpsonsSeries: Ed McMahon (voice) (1 episode)
  33. 1989BaywatchSeries (1 episode)
  34. 1988RoseanneSeries (1 episode)
  35. 1987Full HouseSeries (1 episode)
  36. 1986ALFSeries: Ed McMahon (2 episodes)
  37. 1985Amazing StoriesSeries: Ed McMahon (1 episode)
  38. 1984Puttin' on the HitsSeries: Host (3 episodes)
  39. 1982NewhartSeries (1 episode)
  40. 1982ButterflyFilm: Mr. Gillespie
  41. 1981The Nashville PalaceSeries (1 episode)
  42. 1981Full Moon HighFilm: Dad - Col. William P. Walker
  43. 1981The Star MakerFilm: Lou Parker
  44. 1980GridlockFilm: Henry Sherman
  45. 1980The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love StoryFilm: Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
  46. 1979The Kid from Left FieldFilm: Fred Walker
  47. 1979Legends of the SuperheroesSeries: Host (1 episode)
  48. 1978Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part IIFilm
  49. 1977Lucy Calls the PresidentFilm: Floyd Whittaker
  50. 1977The Last Remake of Beau GesteFilm: Arab Horseman
  51. 1977Fun with Dick and JaneFilm: Charlie Blanchard
  52. 1976Bob Hope's World of ComedyFilm: (archive footage)
  53. 1976The JacksonsSeries: El mismo (1 episode)
  54. 1976The Sonny and Cher ShowSeries (1 episode)
  55. 1975Ellery QueenSeries: Lamont Franklin (1 episode)
  56. 1973Slaughter's Big Rip-OffFilm: Duncan
  57. 1971The Sonny & Cher Comedy HourSeries (2 episodes)
  58. 1970Swing Out, Sweet LandFilm: Narrator (voice) / Bartender
  59. 1968Here's LucySeries: Ed McMahon (2 episodes)
  60. 1967The IncidentFilm: Bill Wilks
  61. 1967Snap JudgmentSeries: Host (1 episode)
  62. 1958ConcentrationSeries: Host (273 episodes)
  63. 1955DementiaFilm: Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
  64. 1952Two for the MoneySeries (2 episodes)
  65. 1948Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeSeries

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