Ed Begley

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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 three 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.


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    Name Ed Begley
    (Edward James Begley)
    Build Large
    Hair Color Grey
    Date of Birth March 251901
    Birthplace Hartford, Connecticut
    Star Sign Aries
    Died April 281970 (Aged 69)
    Location of Death Hollywood, CA.
    Cause of Death heart attack
    Nationality American
    Ethnicity White
    Occupation Actor
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  • Appeared in numerous radio dramas in the 1940s and 1950s, including a recurring role as Lieutenant Walter Levinson in "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (which starred Dick Powell).
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  • Won Broadway`s 1956 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Inherit the Wind."
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  • Father of Ed Begley Jr.
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  • Spouse: Helen Jordan (12 December 1963 - 28 April 1970) (his death) 1 child; Dorothy Reeves (7 June 1961 - 1963) (divorced); Amanda Huff (1922 - 1957) (her death) 2 children
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  • Born in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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