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Orson Bean

Orson Bean

Acting·1928–2020·42 films

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.

Filmography

The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 2 (2018)Sam Rubinstein
Being John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich (1999)Dr. Lester
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder (1990)Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)
Innerspace
Innerspace (1987)Lydia's Editor
Anatomy of a Murder
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)Dr. Matthew Smith
The Hobbit
The Hobbit (1977)Bilbo Baggins (voice)
The Return of the King
The Return of the King (1980)Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)
Alien Autopsy
Alien Autopsy (2006)Homeless Man
A Golden Christmas 3
A Golden Christmas 3 (2012)Mr. Cole
Soccer Dog 2: European Cup
Soccer Dog 2: European Cup (2004)Mayor Milton Gallagher
Twinky
Twinky (1970)Hal
Garfield in the Rough
Garfield in the Rough (1984)Billy Rabbit (voice)
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)Mr. Gafty
Forty Deuce
Forty Deuce (1982)Mr. Roper
Final Judgement
Final Judgement (1992)Monsignor Corelli
How to Be Very, Very Popular
How to Be Very, Very Popular (1955)Toby Marshall
Chance of a Lifetime
Chance of a Lifetime (1991)Fred
Skateboard
Skateboard (1978)Self
Crossroads
Crossroads (2006)Father McIlhenny
Instant Karma
Instant Karma (1990)Dr. Berlin
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)Self
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels (2004)Voice of John Forsythe (voice)
Hating Breitbart
Hating Breitbart (2012)Self
Miracle On 34th Street
Miracle On 34th Street (1959)Dr. William Sawyer
Knee High P.I.
Knee High P.I. (2003)Macintyre
The Gristle
The Gristle (2004)Mr. Bowen
The Star Wagon
The Star Wagon (1966)Stephen Minch
Two-Legged Rat Bastards
Two-Legged Rat Bastards (2011)Eddie
Just My Imagination
Just My Imagination (1992)Jeremy Sticher
Smart Alec
Smart Alec (1986)Arthur Fitzgerald
Burning Down the House
Burning Down the House (2001)Sy
Ashley's Ashes
Ashley's Ashes (2010)Dan
Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe
Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe (2007)Raff Buddemeyer
Showdown at Ulcer Gulch
Showdown at Ulcer Gulch (1956)Llewelyn Throckmorton, III
The Spy Who Returned from the Dead
The Spy Who Returned from the Dead (1974)Bob
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1970)Hank / Sir Boss (voice)
Game of Life
Game of Life (2007)Dennis
Yesterday's Dreams
Yesterday's Dreams (2005)Tony Vicedomini
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage (2019)Self
Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands' (1960)Jimmy London
Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle (2014)Insomniac #1
Where's Charley?
Where's Charley? (1957)Jack Chesney