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Ed Begley Jr.

Edward James Begley Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is an American actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Equally prolific in cinema, his film appearances include Blue Collar (1978), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Transylvania 6-5000 (1985), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), She-Devil (1989), Batman Forever (1995), and Pineapple Express (2008). He is a recurring cast member in the mockumentaries of Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, including Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). He also co-hosted, along with wife Rachelle Carson, the green living reality show titled Living with Ed (2007–2010). He has been married to actress Rachelle Carson since August 23, 2000, and they have one child. ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Filmography

2024
Strange Darling

as Frederick

Movie
2022
Amsterdam

as General Bill Meekins

Movie
2019
Plus One

as Chuck King

Movie
2019
Making Babies

as Dr. Remis

Movie
2016
Ghostbusters

as Ed Mulgrave

Movie
2008
Pineapple Express

as Robert

Movie
2006
The Legend of William Tell

as James

Movie
1994
The Pagemaster

as Alan Tyler

Movie
1984
This Is Spinal Tap

as John 'Stumpy' Pepys

Movie
1981
Private Lessons

as Jack Travis

Movie
2017
Young Sheldon

as Grant Linkletter

TV Show
2015
Better Call Saul

as Clifford Main

TV Show
2011
Portlandia

as Dr Ravich

TV Show