Ed McMahon
Known for Acting · 121 credits
- Born
- 1923-03-06
- Died
- 2009-06-23
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
- Also known as
- Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr.
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. 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
TV Shows (70)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Announcer / Self - Substitute Host & Announcer
Family Guy
1999
as Ed McMahon (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Ed McMahon (voice)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest Co-Host
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest / Self (archive footage)
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Scrubs
2001
as Ed McMahon
Today
1952
as Self
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
as Self
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
as Ed McMahon
Full House
1987
Baywatch
1989
Cow and Chicken
1997
as Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
Las Vegas
2003
as Ed McMahon
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
Just Shoot Me!
1997
as Ed McMahon
Living Single
1993
as Himself
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self / Self - Host
Here's Lucy
1968
as Ed McMahon
Concentration
1958
as Host
Newhart
1982
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
as Ed McMahon
Dog Whisperer
2004
as Self - Owner of Gus
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
Amazing Stories
1985
as Ed McMahon
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self
ALF
1986
as Ed McMahon
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self (uncredited)
Popular
1999
as Ed McMahon
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
Sidewalks Entertainment
1988
I Am Weasel
1997
as Governor #1 / Eugene Oregon / Beaver #5 (voice)
Ellery Queen
1975
as Lamont Franklin
Burke's Law
1994
as Hank Whittaker
Pinky and the Brain
1995
as Ed McMahon (voice)
CHiPs
1977
as Ed McMahon
The New Tom Green Show
2003
as Self
E!'s 101
2003
as Self
Malcolm & Eddie
1996
Muppets Tonight
1996
as Self
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Ed McMahon
Adventures in Wonderland
1992
as Ed McMahon
Higglytown Heroes
2004
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
The Barbara McNair Show
1969
as Self
The New York Times Presents
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1948
Nurses
1991
That '80s Show
2002
as Ed McMahon
The Tom Show
1997
as Charles 'Charlie' Dickerson
Roseanne
1988
Star Search
1995
as Self - Host
Bruno the Kid
1996
The Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self - Guest
The Jacksons
1976
as El mismo
Movies (51)
Bewitched
2005
as Ed McMahon
The Weather Man
2005
as Himself
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
as Charlie Blanchard
The Last Remake of Beau Geste
1977
as Arab Horseman
Love Affair
1994
as Self
Mickey's 60th Birthday
1988
as Self
Butterfly
1982
as Mr. Gillespie
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self (archive footage)
The Incident
1967
as Bill Wilks
50 Years of NBC Late Night
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007
as Self
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off
1973
as Duncan
Full Moon High
1981
as Dad - Col. William P. Walker
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Safety Patrol!
1998
as Grandpa Bozell
Television: The First Fifty Years
1999
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra Memorial
2000
as Self
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
as Self (archive footage)
'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home
1996
as Self
Legends of the Super Heroes
1979
as Self
US Against the World
1977
as Self - Host
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
as Self
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970
as Narrator (voice) / Bartender
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 1 The Memphis Years & The Television Years
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
1998
as Self
Dementia
1955
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Star Maker
1981
as Lou Parker
The Kid from Left Field
1979
as Fred Walker
The Vegas Connection
1999
as Al Ross
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
1978
as Self - Host
The Best of Carson, Volume 1
2006
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1992
as Self - Host
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008
as Self (archive footage)
Lucy Calls the President
1977
as Floyd Whittaker
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
2003
as Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II
1978
Just Write
1997
as Luncheon Chairman
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
1980
as Marvin 'Marv' Jordan
Gridlock
1980
as Henry Sherman
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999
as Self
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002
as Self
Pitch People
1999
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell
1994
as Self
Carson Country
2006
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '70s & '80s: The Master of Laughs!
1994
as Self
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '60s & '70s: Heeere's Johnny!
1994
as Self
Something in the Air: The Words Four Two Story
2024
as Self (Archive Footage)
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas
2008
as Narrator
The Best of The Tonight Show: Stand - Up Comedians
2007
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - '80s & '90s: The King of Late Night
1994
as Self
About Ed McMahon
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 ri… With 121 credits spanning from 1948 to 2024, Ed McMahon has appeared in 51 films and 70 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ed McMahon Movies
- Bewitched (2005) — as Ed McMahon
- The Weather Man (2005) — as Himself
- Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) — as Charlie Blanchard
- The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) — as Arab Horseman
- Love Affair (1994) — as Self
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