Ed first came to audiences’ attention for his portrayal of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running hit television series, “St. Elsewhere,” for which he received six Emmy nominations. Since then Begley has moved easily between feature, television and theatre projects in more than 200 appearances.

Ed has appeared in “Pineapple Express”, as well as many Christopher Guest films, including “A Mighty Wind”, “Best In Show,” and For Your Consideration”.
Other feature film credits include “Batman Forever”, “The Accidental Tourist” and “The In-Laws.”

On television, Begley has appeared in “Gary Unmarried,” “Hannah Montana,” “Monk,” “Suite Life On Deck,” “Recount” with Kevin Spacey, “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “Six Feet Under”, “Arrested Development”, and “Boston Legal.”

Ed has directed several episodes of the hit classic show “NYPD Blue” as well as a play that he wrote called “Cesar and Ruben” that won a Nos Otros Award and four Valley Theater League Awards.