Edward James Begley Jr. is an American actor and environmental activist. Begley has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere . The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. He also co-hosted, along with wife Rachelle Carson, the green living reality show titled Living with Ed . Equally prolific in cinema, Begley’s films include Blue Collar, An Officer and a Gentleman , This Is Spinal Tap , The Accidental Tourist and She-Devil . He is a recurring cast member in the mockumentaries of Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, including Best in Show , A Mighty Wind , For Your Consideration, and Mascots . In 2020 he was cast along his wife Rachelle in the award-winning mockumentary Reboot Camp.

Some of our favorite roles

Battlestar Galactica Flight Sergeant Greenbean

Streets of Fire – Ben Gunn

This Is Spinal Tap – John “Stumpy” Pepys

Transylvania 6-5000 – Gil Turner

Amazon Women on the Moon Griffin – James Begley

The Pagemaster – Alan Tyler

Batman Forever – Fred Stickley

Addams Family Reunion – Philip Adams

Ghostbusters – Ed Mulgrave

Star Trek: Voyager Henry Starling

Batman: The Animated Series – Germs / Charlie Collins / Stagehand