Ed Begley

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Edward James Begley (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an Academy Award winning American film actor.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Begley began his career as radio actor while in his teens, and then progressed to Broadway. His radio work included a stint as Charlie Chan and Stroke of Fate amongst other roles. In the late 1940s, he began appearing regularly in supporting roles in films.

He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Sweet Bird of Youth (1962). Some of his other notable films include 12 Angry Men (1957) and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964). He also worked extensively in television, appearing in guest roles in such popular programs as Bonanza.

He is the father of the actor Ed Begley, Jr.

He died of a heart attack in Hollywood, California.

Preceded by:
George Chakiris
for West Side Story		 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1962
for Sweet Bird of Youth		 Succeeded by:
Melvyn Douglas
for Hud

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