Orson Bean

Known For	Acting
Birthday	Jul 22, 1928
Died	Feb 07, 2020 (91)
Birthplace	Burlington, Vermont, USA
Popularity	0.5 (history)
Updated	Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date	Apr 13, 2024
Links	TMDb IMDb

Biography

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 g ... ame 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.

Known For

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

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Filmography

The Equalizer 2

2018

as Sam Rubinstein

A Golden Christmas 3

2012

as Mr. Cole

Two-Legged Rat Bastards

2011

as Eddie

D-Minus

2011

as Andre

Ashley's Ashes

2010

as Dan

Game of Life

2007

as Dennis

Crossroads

2006

as Father McIlhenny

Alien Autopsy

2006

as Homeless Man

The Gristle

2004

as Mr. Bowen

Soccer Dog 2: European Cup

2004

as Mayor Milton Gallagher

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

Being John Malkovich

1999

as Dr. Lester

UnBowed

1999

as Purdy

Final Judgement

1992

as Monsignor Corelli

Chance of a Lifetime

1991

as Fred

Instant Karma

1990

as Dr. Berlin

Innerspace

1987

as Lydia's Editor

Smart Alec

1986

as Arthur Fitzgerald

Garfield in the Rough

1984

as Billy Rabbit (voice)

Forty Deuce

1982

as Mr. Roper

The Return of the King

1980

as Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)

The Hobbit

1977

as Bilbo Baggins (voice)

The Spy Who Returned from the Dead

1974

as Bob

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

1970

as Hank / Sir Boss (voice)

Twinky

1970

as Hal

The Star Wagon

1966

as Stephen Minch

Miracle On 34th Street

1959

as Dr. William Sawyer

Anatomy of a Murder

1959

as Dr. Matthew Smith

Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

1956

as Llewelyn Throckmorton, III

How To Be Very, Very Popular

1955

as Toby Marshall

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Organization	Category	Movie

Desperate Housewives

as Roy Bender

Episodes: 19

First Aired: Oct 03, 2004

Normal, Ohio

as Bill Gamble

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Nov 01, 2000

How I Met Your Mother

as Bob

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 19, 2005

7th Heaven

as Patient

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Aug 26, 1996

Murder, She Wrote

as Ebeneezer McEnery

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

The Closer

as Donald Baxter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 13, 2005

Ally McBeal

as Marty Brigg

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 1997

Tiny Toon Adventures

as Gepetto (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1990

Cold Case

as Harland Sealey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 2003

Superstore

as Dr. Fogler

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 30, 2015

Two and a Half Men

as Norman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2003

Naked City

as Arnold Platt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1958

The King of Queens

as Carl Tepper

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1998

Studio One

as Harvey B. Hines

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

Will & Grace

as Professor Joseph Dudley

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1998

Modern Family

as Marty

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2009

The Twilight Zone

as James B.W. Bevis

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1959

The Millionaire

as Newman Johnson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 19, 1955

Family Law

as Archbishop Phillips

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

as Chick

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 04, 2006

Ellery Queen

as Warren Wright

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1975

The DuPont Show with June Allyson

as John Monroe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1959

Diagnosis: Murder

as Lewis Sweeney

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 29, 1993

Studio One

as Charlie Digger

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

Studio One

as Joey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

Ellen

as Gameshow Contestant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 29, 1994

Commander in Chief

as Bill Harrison

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 2005

The Love Boat

as Artie D'Angelo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1977

Hot in Cleveland

as Dan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 16, 2010

Grace and Frankie

as Bruno

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 08, 2015

Becker

as Mr. Bennett

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 02, 1998

The Sarah Silverman Program.

as Mr. Myron

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 01, 2007

Love, American Style

as Artie Kaufman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1969

The Phil Silvers Show

as Pvt. Wally Gunther / Pete Gunther

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1955

Omnibus

as Narrator

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 09, 1952

Kraft Television Theatre

as George Sanford

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 07, 1947

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Episodes: 86

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self - Guest Host

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Jul 29, 1957

The Blue Angel

as Host

Episodes: 15

First Aired: Jul 06, 1954

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

Episodes: 14

First Aired: Jul 29, 1957

Forever Fernwood

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Oct 03, 1977

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Jan 01, 1993

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - Co-Host

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Jun 20, 1948

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self - Guest Host

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

The Facts of Life

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Aug 24, 1979

Another Period

as Laverne Fusselforth V

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jun 23, 2015

What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Feb 02, 1950

The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jun 06, 1968

Omnibus

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 09, 1952

Women's Murder Club

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 12, 2007

Robert Montgomery Presents

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 30, 1950

Vacation Playhouse

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 22, 1963

Reading Rainbow

as Himself - Narrator (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 06, 1983

I've Got a Secret

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 19, 1952

Dinah!

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 21, 1974

Vicki!

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 31, 1992

Kraft Television Theatre

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 07, 1947

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