Ed McMahon

Ed McMahon

Actor Mar 6 (died age 86) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. 1950–2024 (74 year career)
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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Edward 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 ma…

Known For

Filmography

Acting (115)

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Movies (46)

Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story

Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story

2024

as Self (Archive Footage)

Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

2008

as Self (archive footage)

7.5
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

2008

as Narrator

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007

as Self

6.8
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians

The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians

2007
Carson Country

Carson Country

2006
The Best of Carson, Volume 1

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

2006
10.0
Bewitched

Bewitched

2005

as Ed McMahon

5.1
The Weather Man

The Weather Man

2005

as Himself

6.1
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

2003

as Self

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

2002

as Self (archive footage)

The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

2002
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

2002

as Self

5.2
Frank Sinatra Memorial

Frank Sinatra Memorial

2000

as Self

Pitch People

Pitch People

1999

as Self

10.0
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

1999

as Self

Television: The First Fifty Years

Television: The First Fifty Years

1999

as Self (archive footage)

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

1998

as Self

7.3
Safety Patrol!

Safety Patrol!

1998

as Grandpa Bozell

4.4
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

1998

as Self

7.4
Just Write

Just Write

1997

as Luncheon Chairman

5.2
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home

'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home

1996

as Self

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!

1994

as Self

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!

1994

as Self

Love Affair

Love Affair

1994

as Self

5.4
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell

1994

as Self

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night

1994

as Self

Mickey's 60th Birthday

Mickey's 60th Birthday

1988

as Self

6.6
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986

as Self (archive footage)

7.0
Butterfly

Butterfly

1982

as Mr. Gillespie

4.7
Full Moon High

Full Moon High

1981

as Dad - Col. William P. Walker

4.3
The Star Maker

The Star Maker

1981

as Lou Parker

4.0
Gridlock

Gridlock

1980

as Henry Sherman

6.0
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story

The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story

1980

as Marvin 'Marv' Jordan

Legends of the Super Heroes

Legends of the Super Heroes

1979

as Self

4.1
The Kid from Left Field

The Kid from Left Field

1979

as Fred Walker

5.8
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic

1978

as Self - Host

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II

1978
6.0
Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

1977

as Charlie Blanchard

6.5
The Last Remake of Beau Geste

The Last Remake of Beau Geste

1977

as Arab Horseman

5.5
US Against the World

US Against the World

1977

as Self - Host

Lucy Calls the President

Lucy Calls the President

1977

as Floyd Whittaker

5.0
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

Slaughter's Big Rip-Off

1973

as Duncan

4.4
Swing Out, Sweet Land

Swing Out, Sweet Land

1970

as Narrator

6.0
The Incident

The Incident

1967

as Bill Wilks

7.3
Dementia

Dementia

1955

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

6.7

Television (69)

The New York Times Presents

The New York Times Presents

2020

as Self (archive footage)

7.2
Biography: Comedy Icons

Biography: Comedy Icons

2019

as Self

Celebrity Family Feud

Celebrity Family Feud

2008

as Self

9.4
Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up

Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up

2006
10.0
The Tony Danza Show

The Tony Danza Show

2004

as Self

6.1
Higglytown Heroes

Higglytown Heroes

2004
7.0
Dog Whisperer

Dog Whisperer

2004

as Self - Owner of Gus

6.6
Alf's Hit Talk Show

Alf's Hit Talk Show

2004
5.0
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003

as Self - Guest Co-Host

5.4
Las Vegas

Las Vegas

2003

as Ed McMahon

7.0
The New Tom Green Show

The New Tom Green Show

2003

as Self

4.5
E!'s 101

E!'s 101

2003

as Self

That '80s Show

That '80s Show

2002

as Ed McMahon

5.9
Scrubs

Scrubs

2001

as Ed McMahon

7.9
Family Guy

Family Guy

1999

as Ed McMahon (voice)

7.4
Popular

Popular

1999

as Ed McMahon

6.6
Just Shoot Me!

Just Shoot Me!

1997

as Ed McMahon

6.6
Cow and Chicken

Cow and Chicken

1997
7.1
The Tom Show

The Tom Show

1997

as Charles 'Charlie' Dickerson

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

1996

as Ed McMahon

7.8
Malcolm & Eddie

Malcolm & Eddie

1996
7.4
Suddenly Susan

Suddenly Susan

1996

as Ed McMahon

5.8
Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight

1996

as Self

7.4
Bruno the Kid

Bruno the Kid

1996
6.0
Pinky and the Brain

Pinky and the Brain

1995

as Ed McMahon (voice)

7.7
Star Search

Star Search

1995
6.8
Burke's Law

Burke's Law

1994

as Hank Whittaker

6.7
Living Single

Living Single

1993

as Himself

8.3
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

as Self - Guest

7.2
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992
5.4
The Larry Sanders Show

The Larry Sanders Show

1992

as Ed McMahon

7.7
Adventures in Wonderland

Adventures in Wonderland

1992

as Ed McMahon

7.7
Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

1991

as Self (Charlie Rose archive footage 4/14/98)

5.9
Nurses

Nurses

1991
7.0
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

as Ed McMahon (voice)

8.0
Baywatch

Baywatch

1989
6.0
LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988
5.4
Roseanne

Roseanne

1988
6.8
Sidewalks Entertainment

Sidewalks Entertainment

1988
7.5
Full House

Full House

1987
7.5
ALF

ALF

1986

as Himself

7.7
Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

1985

as Ed McMahon

7.5
Puttin' on the Hits

Puttin' on the Hits

1984

as Host

TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes

TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes

1984

as Self

6.5
Newhart

Newhart

1982
7.1
The Nashville Palace

The Nashville Palace

1981
Legends of the Superheroes

Legends of the Superheroes

1979

as Host

3.3
CHiPs

CHiPs

1977

as Ed McMahon

6.8
The Sonny and Cher Show

The Sonny and Cher Show

1976
6.8
The Captain and Tennille

The Captain and Tennille

1976

as Self - Guest

5.5
The Jacksons

The Jacksons

1976

as El mismo

9.0
Ellery Queen

Ellery Queen

1975

as Lamont Franklin

7.5
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

1972

as Self

7.8
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

1971
6.5
The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show

1970

as Self

4.6
The Barbara McNair Show

The Barbara McNair Show

1969

as Self

Here's Lucy

Here's Lucy

1968

as Ed McMahon

6.7
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

as Self (uncredited)

6.6
Snap Judgment

Snap Judgment

1967

as Host

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

1963

as Self

5.7
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

as Self - Substitute Host & Announcer

7.4
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

as Self

6.2
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

as Self

5.4
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall

1958

as Self

4.7
Concentration

Concentration

1958

as Host

6.5
Today

Today

1952

as Self

5.6
Two for the Money

Two for the Money

1952
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

1950

as Self

7.0
What's My Line?

What's My Line?

1950

as Self - Mystery Guest

6.9