Ed Begley

This article is about the mid twentieth century actor. For for his son, see Ed Begley, Jr.. Ed Begley Born Edward James Begley
March 25, 1901(1901-03-25)
Hartford, Connecticut, USADied April 28, 1970(aged 69)
Hollywood, California USAOccupation Film, television, radio actorSpouse(s) Amanda Huff (1922-1957)
Dorothy Reeves (1961-1963)
Helen Jordan (1963-1970) Awards won Academy Awards Best Supporting Actor
1962 Sweet Bird of Youth Tony Awards Best Featured Actor in a Play
1956 Inherit the Wind

Edward James Begley (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American award winning actor.

1 Biography
2 Filmography
3 References
4 External links

Biography

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Begley began his career as radio actor while in his teens, and then progressed to Broadway. His radio work included a stint as Charlie Chan and Stroke of Fate amongst other roles. He also starred in the 1950s radio program Richard Diamond, Private Detective, playing Lieutenant Walter Levinson, head of homicide at the 5th Precinct, Manhattan. In the late 1940s, he began appearing regularly in supporting roles in films.

He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Sweet Bird of Youth (1962). Some of his other notable films include 12 Angry Men (1957) and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964). He also worked extensively in television, appearing in guest roles in such popular programs as Bonanza.

Begley married four times. He is the father of the actor and environmental advocate Ed Begley, Jr.

He died of a heart attack in Hollywood, California. He is buried at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, California.

Filmography

Year Film Role Other notes 1947 Body and SoulParty leader uncredited The WebMan uncredited BoomerangPaul Harris 1948 Sorry, Wrong NumberJames Cotterell Deep Waters Josh Hovey The Street with No NameChief Bernard Harmatz Sitting PrettyHoratio J. Hammond 1949 The Great GatsbyMyron Lupus It Happens Every SpringEdgar Stone TulsaJohn J. 'Johnny' Brady as Edward Begley 1950 Stars in My CrownLon Backett Backfire Captain Garcia Saddle Tramp Mr. Hartnagle ConvictedMackay, Head of Parole Board Wyoming Mail Prison Warden Haynes Dark CityBarney 1951 The Lady from Texas Dave Blodgett You're in the Navy NowPort Commander 1952 The Turning PointNeil Eichelberger Deadline - U.S.A.Frank Allen On Dangerous GroundCaptain Brawley Lone StarAnthony Demmet Boots MaloneHoward Whitehead 1956 PatternsWilliam Briggs 1957 12 Angry MenJuror #10 1959 Odds Against TomorrowDave Burke 1961 The Green Helmet Bartell 1962 Sweet Bird of YouthTom 'Boss' Finley Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture1964 The Unsinkable Molly BrownShamus Tobin 1966 The OscarGrobard 1967 The Violent Enemy Colum O'More Warning ShotCaptain Roy Klodin Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle, or Mutilate Billion-Dollar BrainGeneral Midwinter 1968 FirecreekPreacher Broyles Hang 'Em HighCaptain Wilson, Cooper Hanging Party Wild in the StreetsSenator Allbright A Time to Sing Kermit Dodd 1969 The Monitors President 1970 Road to Salina Warren The Dunwich HorrorDr. Henry Armitage