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Ed Begley Jr.American actor
Date of Birth: 16.09.1949
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Ed Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr., an American actor, was born in 1949 in Los Angeles, California. Although Hollywood can be considered his true birthplace, he grew up in the filmmaking atmosphere, following in the footsteps of his talented and respected father. Begley Jr. made his debut at the age of seventeen in an episode of the television series "My Three Sons".
Early Career
During his college years at Los Angeles Valley College, Begley Jr. worked as a comedian in a nightclub, where he gained considerable success and a devoted following. Standing at a height of 192 cm, he portrayed an awkward, tall teenager and proved to be an excellent comedian. However, he eventually left this job and became a television operator.
Hollywood Breakthrough
In the 1970s, Begley Jr. returned to his aspirations of becoming a film actor and appeared in several television series such as "Happy Days", "Starsky and Hutch", and "Charlie's Angels". In the mid-70s, he landed significant roles in films such as Bob Rafelson's "Stay Hungry" and Paul Schrader's "Blue Collar". By this time, Begley Jr. had become a sought-after actor in Hollywood and established a reputation for his talent. He gained stardom after portraying socially awkward Dr. Victor Ehrlich in the series "St. Elsewhere" and received an Emmy nomination for this role.
Environmental Activism
In addition to his acting career, Begley Jr. is an advocate for environmental causes. He believes that finding alternatives to oil would allow the government to legislate a transition to more eco-friendly sources of energy. Begley Jr. is a dedicated vegetarian and grows his own vegetables in his garden. His house is powered by a solar panel electricity system, and he prefers to travel by bicycle.
Personal Life
Begley Jr.'s first marriage, to actress Ingrid Taylor, ended in 1989. He is currently married to Rachel Carson and has two children from each of his marriages. In the past, Begley Jr. served as the Environmental Commissioner for the city of Los Angeles and actively participated in various environmental organizations, including the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Environmental Research Foundation, and the Coalition for Clean Air.
