![]() Avg.User Rating: Rate this person: Actor Born: September 16, 1949 in Los Angeles, CA Biography:Tall and blond with a handsome craggy face, Ed Begley Jr. became a star for his convincing portrayal of the obsequious, socially awkward Dr. Erlich on the acclaimed television series St. Elsewhere (1982-1988). He is the son of distinguished radio, television, and screen actor Ed Begley and made his acting debut at age 17 in an episode of My Three Sons. Later, he worked on the college and nightclub circuit as a standup comedian and then was a TV cameraman for a short while. During the '70s, Begley returned to acting and guest starred on several series, including "Happy Days" and "Starsky and Hutch". In film, he made his debut in the Disney comedy "Now You See Him, Now You Don't" (1972), and went on to play small roles in a couple more Walt Disney comedies, including "Super Dad" (1973). By the mid-'70s, Begley was getting larger supporting roles in such films as "Stay Hungry" (1976) and "Blue Collar"... Full Biography
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