Ed McMahon
Acting
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".
Known for
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movieSomething in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
2024
Self (Archive Footage)
tvThe New York Times Presents
2020
Self (archive footage)
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Weather Man
2005
Himself
movieBewitched
2005
Ed McMahon
tvDog Whisperer
2004
Self - Owner of Gus / Self
tvLas Vegas
2003
Ed McMahon
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest Co-Host
movieThe Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
2002
Self (archive footage)
tvThat '80s Show
2002
Ed McMahon
tvScrubs
2001
Ed McMahon
movie50 Years of NBC Late Night
2001
Self (archive footage)
tvPopular
1999
Ed McMahon
tvFamily Guy
1999
Ed McMahon (voice)
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
Self (archive footage)
movieSafety Patrol!
1998
Grandpa Bozell
tvCow and Chicken
1997
Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
The Tom Show
1997
Charles 'Charlie' Dickerson
tvI Am Weasel
1997
Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
tvJust Shoot Me!
1997
Ed McMahon
movieJust Write
1997
Luncheon Chairman
tvSabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Ed McMahon
tvSuddenly Susan
1996
Ed McMahon
tvPinky and the Brain
1995
Ed McMahon (voice)
tvStar Search
1995
Self - Host
tvBurke's Law
1994
Hank Whittaker
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest / Self (archive footage)
tvLiving Single
1993
Himself
tvThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
Ed McMahon
tvAdventures in Wonderland
1992
Ed McMahon
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Ed McMahon (voice)
tvALF
1986
Ed McMahon
movieThe Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
Self (archive footage)
tvAmazing Stories
1985
Ed McMahon
movieButterfly
1982
Mr. Gillespie
movieFull Moon High
1981
Dad - Col. William P. Walker
movieThe Star Maker
1981
Lou Parker
movieGridlock
1980
Henry Sherman
movieThe Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
1980
Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
movieThe Kid from Left Field
1979
Fred Walker
movieRock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
1978
Self - Host
movieLucy Calls the President
1977
Floyd Whittaker
tvCHiPs
1977
Ed McMahon
movieUS Against the World
1977
Self - Host
movieThe Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977
Arab Horseman
movieFun with Dick and Jane
1977
Charlie Blanchard
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Self (archive footage)
tvThe Captain and Tennille
1976
Self - Guest
tvThe Jacksons
1976
El mismo
tvEllery Queen
1975
Lamont Franklin
movieSwing Out, Sweet Land
1970
Narrator (voice) / Bartender
tvHere's Lucy
1968
Ed McMahon
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Self (uncredited)
movieThe Incident
1967
Bill Wilks
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self - Announcer / Self - Substitute Host & Announcer
tvKraft Music Hall
1958
Self / Self - Host
movieDementia
1955
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
tvToday
1952
Self
tvWhat's My Line?
1950
Self - Mystery Guest
