Ed McMahon



First NameEd
Middle NamePeter
Last NameMcMahon
Full Name at BirthEdward Peter Leo McMahon Jr.
Other NamesEd
Age86 (age at death)
Date of BirthMarch 6, 1923
BirthplaceDetroit, Michigan
Date of DeathJune 23, 2009
Location of DeathLos Angeles, California
Height6' 3" (190 cm)
BuildAverage
Hair ColorGrey
Distinctive FeaturesUsually appears as a sidekick
His call, "Hi-ooooo!"
His laugh
Star SignPisces
ReligionRoman Catholic
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryPersonality
Claim to FameThe Tonight Show with Johnny Carson

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 marketing company American Family Publishers (not, as is commonly believed, its main rival Publishers Clearing House).


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#23,505
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"


Filmography

Selected Ed McMahon film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2008
Jelly
Mr. Closure

2004
Tugboat Captain Hero

1999
The Vegas Connection
Al Ross

1998
Safety Patrol
Grandpa Bozell

1998
Mixed Blessings
Baxter

1997
Luncheon Chairman

1997
Announcer

1997
The Tom Show
Charles 'Charlie' Dickerson

1996
For Which He Stands
Governor

1996
Bruno the Kid
Engineer's Henchman

1994
Big Hank Whittaker

1992
Ed McMahon

1991
Detective Salsbury

1989
Sean

1983
Johnny Carson's 21st Anniversary
Announcer

1982
Mr. Gillespie

1982
Frank Tuttle

1981
Full Moon High
Dad - Col. William P. Walker

1981
The Star Maker
Lou Parker

1980
Gridlock
Henry Sherman

1980
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
Marvin 'Marv' Jordan

1979
The Kid from Left Field
Fred Walker

1977
Charlie Blanchard

1977
Arab Horseman

1977
Lucy Calls the President
Floyd Whittaker

1975
Ellery Queen
Lamont Franklin

1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Bartender/announcer

1968
Ed McCallister

1967
Bill Wilks

1966
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part II
Program announcer

1963
NBC Children's Theatre
Narrator

1955
Narrator

1950
Big Top
Clown

Producer Credits

2001
Next Big Star
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Soundtrack Credits

1967
The Kraft Music Hall
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