Ed McMahon

Known for ActingBorn 1923-03-06Died 2009-06-23Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Edward Leo 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). McMahon annually co-hosted the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. He performed in numerous television commercials, most notably for Budweiser. In the 1970s and 1980s, he anchored the team of NBC personalities conducting the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. McMahon appeared in several films, including The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, Full Moon High, and Butterfly, as well as briefly in the film version of Bewitched. According to Entertainment Weekly, McMahon is considered one of the greatest "sidekicks".Read more

Movies & web series

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up

Two for the Money

The Jacksons

Celebrity Family Feud

Pitch People

Scrubs

Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell

Living Single

The Simpsons

The Midnight Special

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Snap Judgment

Pinky and the Brain

The Larry Sanders Show

Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

Malcolm & Eddie

ALF

Adventures in Wonderland

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Full House

The New York Times Presents

Muppets Tonight

Family Guy

Amazing Stories

Gridlock

Higglytown Heroes

Lucy Calls the President

Ellery Queen

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Sidewalks Entertainment

TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

I Am Weasel

Las Vegas

Cow and Chicken

Nurses

The Incident

Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

'Weird Al' Yankovic: (There's No) Going Home

Dog Whisperer

The Sonny and Cher Show

Newhart

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

The Nashville Palace