Ed Begley Biography

Fast Facts

• Became a member of The Lambs entertainment social club in 1943
• Best known for his role in 1962's "Sweet Bird of Youth," for which he won an Academy Award
• His son is actor, director and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr
• After becoming involved in vaudeville, Begley earned a position as radio announcer on a national station,
• His first major performance came in 1947 in the production of the Arthur Miller play "All My Sons․"
• Ran away from home at a young age and made a living with odd jobs, including carnival performer, bowling alley pin replacer and a four-year stint in the U․S․ Navy