| First Name | Ed |
| Middle Name | Peter |
| Last Name | McMahon |
| Full Name at Birth | Edward Peter Leo McMahon Jr. |
| Other Names | Ed |
| Age | 86 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | March 6, 1923 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan |
| Date of Death | June 23, 2009 |
| Location of Death | Los Angeles, California |
| Height | 6' 3" (190 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Distinctive Features | Usually appears as a sidekickHis call, "Hi-ooooo!"His laugh |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Personality |
| Claim to Fame | The 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).
Selected Ed McMahon film and TV show credits: