Orson Bean

Birthday:

07/22/1928

Place of birth:

Burlington, Vermont, USA:

Biography:

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Orson Bean (born Dallas Frederick Burrows; July 22, 1928 – February 7, 2020) was an American film, television, and stage actor, as well as a comedian, writer, and producer. He appeared frequently on televised game shows from the 1960s through the 1980s and was a longtime panelist on the television game show To Tell the Truth. On February 7, 2020, while walking near Venice Boulevard and Shell Avenue, in Venice, California, Bean was struck by two cars, with the second striking him fatally. He was 91.


Film Credits

The Equalizer 2 (2018)
as Sam Rubinstein
A Golden Christmas 3 (2012)
as Mr. Cole
Hating Breitbart (2012)
as Himself
Two-Legged Rat Bastards (2011)
as Eddie
Ashley's Ashes (2010)
as Dan
The Novice (2006)
as Father McIlhenny
Alien Autopsy (2006)
as Homeless Man
Soccer Dog: European Cup (2004)
as Mayor Milton Gallagher
The Gristle (2004)
as Mr. Bowen
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels (2004)
as Voice of John Forsythe (voice)
Knee High P.I. (2003)
as Macintyre
Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)
as Mr. Gafty
Burning Down the House (2001)
as Sy
Unbowed (1999)
as Purdy
Being John Malkovich (1999)
as Dr. Lester
Final Judgement (1992)
as Monsignor Corelli
Instant Karma (1990)
as Dr. Berlin
Innerspace (1987)
as Lydia's Editor
Garfield in the Rough (1984)
as Billy Rabbit (voice)
Forty Deuce (1982)
as Mr. Roper
The Return of the King (1980)
as Frodo Baggins
Skateboard (1978)
as Self
The Hobbit (1977)
as Bilbo Baggins
Twinky (1970)
as Hal
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1970)
as Hank / Sir Boss (voice)
The Star Wagon (1966)
as Stephen Minch
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
as Dr. Matthew Smith

TV Series Credits

Grace and Frankie (2015)
as Bruno
Hot in Cleveland (2010)
as Dan
Women's Murder Club (2007)
as
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006)
as
How I Met Your Mother (2005)
as Bob
The Closer (2005)
as
Desperate Housewives (2004)
as
Cold Case (2003)
as
Two and a Half Men (2003)
as
Normal, Ohio (2000)
as
Family Law (1999)
as
The King of Queens (1998)
as Carl Tepper
Will & Grace (1998)
as Professor Joseph Dudley
Ally McBeal (1997)
as
7th Heaven (1996)
as Patient
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)
as
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)
as Loren Bray
Tiny Toon Adventures (1990)
as
The Facts of Life (1979)
as
Forever Fernwood (1977)
as
The Love Boat (1977)
as Artie D'Angelo
Ellery Queen (1975)
as
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
as Himself - Guest
Vacation Playhouse (1963)
as
The Twilight Zone (1959)
as James B.W. Bevis
The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959)
as
Naked City (1958)
as
The Millionaire (1955)
as
The Blue Angel (1954)
as Host
Omnibus (1952)
as
I've Got a Secret (1952)
as
What's My Line? (1950)
as Himself - Mystery Guest
Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
as
Studio One (1948)
as
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
as