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Orson Bean

Bio: 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 game show To Tell the Truth

Born: Sun, Jul 22 1928

Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, USA

Death: Fri, Feb 07 2020

Orson Bean is 91 years old

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Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

Orson Bean would have been no older than 91 in Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 2022

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Orson Bean would have been no older than 91 in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Orson Bean was 91 in Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2019

The Equalizer 2

Orson Bean was 89 in The Equalizer 2 as 'Sam Rubinstein'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 19 2018

Sleep Cycle

Orson Bean was 85 in Sleep Cycle as 'Insomniac #1'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 2014

A Golden Christmas 3

Orson Bean was 84 in A Golden Christmas 3 as 'Mr. Cole'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 2012

Hating Breitbart

Orson Bean was 84 in Hating Breitbart as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2012

Two-Legged Rat Bastards

Orson Bean was 83 in Two-Legged Rat Bastards as 'Eddie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 2011

D-Minus

Orson Bean was 82 in D-Minus as 'Andre'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2011

Ashley's Ashes

Orson Bean was 81 in Ashley's Ashes as 'Dan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

Game of Life

Orson Bean was 78 in Game of Life as 'Dennis'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 2007

Crossroads

Orson Bean was 78 in Crossroads as 'Father McIlhenny'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 2006

Alien Autopsy

Orson Bean was 77 in Alien Autopsy as 'Homeless Man'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2006

Soccer Dog 2: European Cup

Orson Bean was 76 in Soccer Dog 2: European Cup as 'Mayor Milton Gallagher'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 2004

The Gristle

Orson Bean was 75 in The Gristle as 'Mr. Bowen'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 13 2004

Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels

Orson Bean was 75 in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels as 'Voice of John Forsythe (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 2004

Knee High P.I.

Orson Bean was 75 in Knee High P.I. as 'Macintyre'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 2003

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

Orson Bean was 73 in Frank McKlusky, C.I. as 'Mr. Gafty'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2002

Burning Down the House

Orson Bean was 72 in Burning Down the House as 'Sy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 2001

UnBowed

Orson Bean was 71 in UnBowed as 'Purdy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1999

Being John Malkovich

Orson Bean was 71 in Being John Malkovich as 'Dr. Lester'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1999

Just My Imagination

Orson Bean was 64 in Just My Imagination as 'Jeremy Sticher'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1992

Final Judgement

Orson Bean was 63 in Final Judgement as 'Monsignor Corelli'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1992

Chance of a Lifetime

Orson Bean was 63 in Chance of a Lifetime as 'Fred'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1991

Jacob's Ladder

Orson Bean was 62 in Jacob's Ladder as 'Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990

Instant Karma

Orson Bean was 61 in Instant Karma as 'Dr. Berlin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1990

Innerspace

Orson Bean was 58 in Innerspace as 'Lydia's Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1987

Smart Alec

Orson Bean was 57 in Smart Alec as 'Arthur Fitzgerald'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1986

Garfield in the Rough

Orson Bean was 56 in Garfield in the Rough as 'Billy Rabbit (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1984

Forty Deuce

Orson Bean was 54 in Forty Deuce as 'Mr. Roper'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982

The Return of the King

Orson Bean was 51 in The Return of the King as 'Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1980

Skateboard

Orson Bean was 49 in Skateboard as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1978

The Hobbit

Orson Bean was 49 in The Hobbit as 'Bilbo Baggins (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1977

The Spy Who Returned from the Dead

Orson Bean was 45 in The Spy Who Returned from the Dead as 'Bob'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 1974

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Orson Bean was 42 in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court as 'Hank / Sir Boss (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1970

Twinky

Orson Bean was 41 in Twinky as 'Hal'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1970

The Star Wagon

Orson Bean was 38 in The Star Wagon as 'Stephen Minch'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1966

Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'

Orson Bean was 32 in Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands' as 'Jimmy London'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1960

Miracle On 34th Street

Orson Bean was 31 in Miracle On 34th Street as 'Dr. William Sawyer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1959

Anatomy of a Murder

Orson Bean was 30 in Anatomy of a Murder as 'Dr. Matthew Smith'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1959

Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

Orson Bean was 27 in Showdown at Ulcer Gulch as 'Llewelyn Throckmorton, III'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956

How To Be Very, Very Popular

Orson Bean was 27 in How To Be Very, Very Popular as 'Toby Marshall'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Superstore

Orson Bean was 87+ in Superstore as 'Dr. Fogler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 30 2015

Another Period

Orson Bean was 86+ in Another Period as 'Laverne Fusselforth V'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 2015

Grace and Frankie

Orson Bean was 86+ in Grace and Frankie as 'Bruno'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 08 2015

Hot in Cleveland

Orson Bean was 81+ in Hot in Cleveland as 'Dan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 2010

Modern Family

Orson Bean was 81+ in Modern Family as 'Marty'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009

Women's Murder Club

Orson Bean was 79+ in Women's Murder Club

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2007

The Sarah Silverman Program.

Orson Bean was 78+ in The Sarah Silverman Program. as 'Mr. Myron'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 01 2007

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Orson Bean was 78+ in The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman as 'Chick'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 04 2006

Commander in Chief

Orson Bean was 77+ in Commander in Chief as 'Bill Harrison'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 2005

How I Met Your Mother

Orson Bean was 77+ in How I Met Your Mother as 'Bob'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005

The Closer

Orson Bean was 76+ in The Closer as 'Donald Baxter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005

Desperate Housewives

Orson Bean was 76+ in Desperate Housewives as 'Roy Bender'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004

Cold Case

Orson Bean was 75+ in Cold Case as 'Harland Sealey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003

Two and a Half Men

Orson Bean was 75+ in Two and a Half Men as 'Norman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003

Normal, Ohio

Orson Bean was 72+ in Normal, Ohio as 'Bill Gamble'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2000

Family Law

Orson Bean was 71+ in Family Law as 'Archbishop Phillips'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

Becker

Orson Bean was 70+ in Becker as 'Mr. Bennett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998

Will & Grace

Orson Bean was 70+ in Will & Grace as 'Professor Joseph Dudley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998

The King of Queens

Orson Bean was 70+ in The King of Queens as 'Carl Tepper'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998

Ally McBeal

Orson Bean was 69+ in Ally McBeal as 'Marty Brigg'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997

7th Heaven

Orson Bean was 68+ in 7th Heaven as 'Patient'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996

Ellen

Orson Bean was 65+ in Ellen as 'Gameshow Contestant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994

Diagnosis: Murder

Orson Bean was 65+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Lewis Sweeney'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Orson Bean was 64+ in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993

Vicki!

Orson Bean was 64+ in Vicki! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1992

Tiny Toon Adventures

Orson Bean was 62+ in Tiny Toon Adventures as 'Gepetto (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1990

Murder, She Wrote

Orson Bean was 56+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Ebeneezer McEnery'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Reading Rainbow

Orson Bean was 54+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983

The Facts of Life

Orson Bean was 51+ in The Facts of Life

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 1979

Forever Fernwood

Orson Bean was 49+ in Forever Fernwood

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1977

The Love Boat

Orson Bean was 49+ in The Love Boat as 'Artie D'Angelo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Ellery Queen

Orson Bean was 47+ in Ellery Queen as 'Warren Wright'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975

Dinah!

Orson Bean was 46+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

Love, American Style

Orson Bean was 41+ in Love, American Style as 'Artie Kaufman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

The Dick Cavett Show

Orson Bean was 39+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

Vacation Playhouse

Orson Bean was 35+ in Vacation Playhouse

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963

The Merv Griffin Show

Orson Bean was 34+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Orson Bean was 34+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self, Self - Guest Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Orson Bean was 33+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Twilight Zone

Orson Bean was 31+ in The Twilight Zone as 'James B.W. Bevis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959

The DuPont Show with June Allyson

Orson Bean was 31+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'John Monroe'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959

Naked City

Orson Bean was 30+ in Naked City as 'Arnold Platt'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Orson Bean was 29+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self - Guest Host, Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957

The Phil Silvers Show

Orson Bean was 27+ in The Phil Silvers Show as 'Pvt. Wally Gunther / Pete Gunther'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955

The Millionaire

Orson Bean was 26+ in The Millionaire as 'Newman Johnson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955

The Blue Angel

Orson Bean was 25+ in The Blue Angel as 'Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 06 1954

Omnibus

Orson Bean was 24+ in Omnibus as ', Narrator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952

I've Got a Secret

Orson Bean was 23+ in I've Got a Secret

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 19 1952

What's My Line?

Orson Bean was 21+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

Robert Montgomery Presents

Orson Bean was 21+ in Robert Montgomery Presents

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950

Studio One

Orson Bean was 20+ in Studio One as 'Harvey B. Hines, Charlie Digger, Joey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

Orson Bean was 19+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Kraft Television Theatre

Orson Bean was 18+ in Kraft Television Theatre as ', George Sanford'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947