Ed McMahon
Acting
Born March 6, 1923 · Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Biography
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 c…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Simpsons
Family Guy
The Mike Douglas Show
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Scrubs
The Bob Hope Show
The Merv Griffin Show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Full House
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
What's My Line?
Las Vegas
Newhart
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Baywatch
Adventures in Wonderland
Just Shoot Me!
Today
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Cow and Chicken
The Larry Sanders Show
ALF
The Tony Danza Show
Amazing Stories
Here's Lucy
Kraft Music Hall
Dog Whisperer
The Midnight Special
Concentration
Living Single
Popular
Pinky and the Brain
Sidewalks Entertainment
Muppets Tonight
I Am Weasel
CHiPs
The Flip Wilson Show