Ed Begley
Ed Begley | |
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 Begley in 1958 | |
| Born | Edward James Begley March 25, 1901 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 1970 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1917–1970 |
| Spouses | Amanda Huff
(m. 1922; died 1957)Dorothy Reeves
(m. 1961; div. 1963)Helen Jordan
(m. 1963) |
| Children | 3, including Ed Jr. |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Conflicts | World War I |
Edward James Begley Sr. (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) and appeared in such classics as 12 Angry Men (1957), Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964). He was twice nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, including for his portrayal of Matthew Harrison Brady in a television adaptation of Inherit the Wind, a role which, ten years before, had earned him the Tony Award. Additionally, he was a one-time Golden Globe, two-time Laurel Award, and three-time Grammy Award nominee. He is the father of the actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr.