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Orson Bean
Actor

Orson Bean

22 Jul 1928Born
7 Feb 2020Died
91Age at death
85Credits

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.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 85 credits.

  1. TBAMr. BevisFilm
  2. 2018The Equalizer 2Film: Sam Rubinstein
  3. 2016TeachersSeries: Jerry (1 episode)
  4. 2015SuperstoreSeries: Dr. Fogler (1 episode)
  5. 2015Another PeriodSeries: Laverne Fusselforth V (2 episodes)
  6. 2015Grace and FrankieSeries: Bruno (1 episode)
  7. 2014Sleep CycleFilm: Insomniac #1
  8. 2012A Golden Christmas 3Film: Mr. Cole
  9. 2011Two-Legged Rat BastardsFilm: Eddie
  10. 2011D-MinusFilm: Andre
  11. 2010Hot in ClevelandSeries: Dan (1 episode)
  12. 2010Ashley's AshesFilm: Dan
  13. 2009Modern FamilySeries: Marty (1 episode)
  14. 2007Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux UniverseFilm: Raff Buddemeyer
  15. 2007Women's Murder ClubSeries (1 episode)
  16. 2007Game of LifeFilm: Dennis
  17. 2007The Sarah Silverman ProgramSeries: Mr. Myron (1 episode)
  18. 2006CrossroadsFilm: Father McIlhenny
  19. 2006The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie WoodmanSeries: Chick (1 episode)
  20. 2006Alien AutopsyFilm: Homeless Man
  21. 2005Commander in ChiefSeries: Bill Harrison (1 episode)
  22. 2005How I Met Your MotherSeries: Bob (1 episode)
  23. 2005The CloserSeries: Donald Baxter (1 episode)
  24. 2005Yesterday's DreamsFilm: Tony Vicedomini
  25. 2004Desperate HousewivesSeries: Roy Bender (22 episodes)
  26. 2004Soccer Dog 2: European CupFilm: Mayor Milton Gallagher
  27. 2004The GristleFilm: Mr. Bowen
  28. 2004Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's AngelsFilm: Voice of John Forsythe (voice)
  29. 2003Knee High P.I.Film: Macintyre
  30. 2003Cold CaseSeries: Harland Sealey (1 episode)
  31. 2003Two and a Half MenSeries: Norman (1 episode)
  32. 2002Frank McKlusky, C.I.Film: Mr. Gafty
  33. 2001Burning Down the HouseFilm: Sy
  34. 2000Normal, OhioSeries: Bill Gamble (12 episodes)
  35. 1999UnBowedFilm: Purdy
  36. 1999Being John MalkovichFilm: Dr. Lester
  37. 1999Family LawSeries: Archbishop Phillips (1 episode)
  38. 1998BeckerSeries: Mr. Bennett (1 episode)
  39. 1998The King of QueensSeries: Carl Tepper (1 episode)
  40. 1998Will & GraceSeries: Joseph Dudley (1 episode)
  41. 1997Ally McBealSeries: Marty Brigg (1 episode)
  42. 19967th HeavenSeries: Patient (2 episodes)
  43. 1994EllenSeries: Gameshow Contestant (1 episode)
  44. 1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries: Lewis Sweeney (1 episode)
  45. 1993Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanSeries: Loren Bray (141 episodes)
  46. 1992Just My ImaginationFilm: Jeremy Sticher
  47. 1992Final JudgementFilm: Monsignor Corelli
  48. 1991Chance of a LifetimeFilm: Fred
  49. 1990Tiny Toon AdventuresSeries: Gepetto (voice) (1 episode)
  50. 1990Instant KarmaFilm: Dr. Berlin
  51. 1988MonstersSeries: Dr. Hubbard (1 episode)
  52. 1987InnerspaceFilm: Lydia's Editor
  53. 1986Smart AlecFilm: Arthur Fitzgerald
  54. 1984Garfield in the RoughFilm: Billy Rabbit (voice)
  55. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Ebeneezer McEnery (2 episodes)
  56. 1982Forty DeuceFilm: Mr. Roper
  57. 1980The Return of the KingFilm: Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)
  58. 1979The Facts of LifeSeries (3 episodes)
  59. 1977The HobbitFilm: Bilbo Baggins (voice)
  60. 1977Forever FernwoodSeries (30 episodes)
  61. 1977The Love BoatSeries: Artie D'Angelo (1 episode)
  62. 1975Ellery QueenSeries: Warren Wright (1 episode)
  63. 1974The Spy Who Returned from the DeadFilm: Bob
  64. 1970A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtFilm: Hank / Sir Boss (voice)
  65. 1970TwinkyFilm: Hal
  66. 1969Love, American StyleSeries: Artie Kaufman (1 episode)
  67. 1966The Star WagonFilm: Stephen Minch
  68. 1966NET PlayhouseSeries: Stephen Minch (1 episode)
  69. 1963Vacation PlayhouseSeries (1 episode)
  70. 1960Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'Film: Jimmy London
  71. 1959Miracle On 34th StreetFilm: Dr. William Sawyer
  72. 1959The Twilight ZoneSeries: James B.W. Bevis (1 episode)
  73. 1959The DuPont Show with June AllysonSeries: John Monroe (1 episode)
  74. 1959Anatomy of a MurderFilm: Dr. Matthew Smith
  75. 1958Naked CitySeries: Arnold Platt (1 episode)
  76. 1957Where's Charley?Film: Jack Chesney
  77. 1956Showdown at Ulcer GulchFilm: Llewelyn Throckmorton, III
  78. 1955The Phil Silvers ShowSeries: Pvt. Wally Gunther / Pete Gunther (1 episode)
  79. 1955How to Be Very, Very PopularFilm: Toby Marshall
  80. 1955The MillionaireSeries: Newman Johnson (1 episode)

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