Orson Bean

Orson Bean

Acting

Born:
1928-07-22
Died:
2020-02-07
Place of birth:
Burlington, Vermont, USA

Biography

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. On February 7, 2020, while walking near Venice Boulevard and Shell Avenue, in Venice, California, Bean was struck by two cars, with the second striking him fatally. He was 91.

Known For

Filmography

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

10.02022Self - Interviewee
Movie
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

6.32021Self
Movie
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

2019Self
Movie
The Equalizer 2

The Equalizer 2

6.82018Sam Rubinstein
Movie
Teachers

Teachers

5.42016Jerry
TV
Superstore

Superstore

7.52015Dr. Fogler
TV
Another Period

Another Period

6.82015Laverne Fusselforth V
TV
Grace and Frankie

Grace and Frankie

7.72015Bruno
TV
Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle

2014Insomniac #1
Movie
A Golden Christmas 3

A Golden Christmas 3

5.32012Mr. Cole
Movie
Hating Breitbart

Hating Breitbart

5.82012Self
Movie
Two-Legged Rat Bastards

Two-Legged Rat Bastards

6.52011Eddie
Movie
D-Minus

D-Minus

2011Andre
Movie
Hot in Cleveland

Hot in Cleveland

7.22010Dan
TV
Ashley's Ashes

Ashley's Ashes

2.52010Dan
Movie
Modern Family

Modern Family

7.92009Marty
TV
Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe

Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe

5.52007Raff Buddemeyer
Movie
Women's Murder Club

Women's Murder Club

7.72007
TV
Game of Life

Game of Life

1.02007Dennis
Movie
The Sarah Silverman Program

The Sarah Silverman Program

6.32007Mr. Myron
TV
Crossroads

Crossroads

5.72006Father McIlhenny
Movie
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

5.82006Chick
TV
Alien Autopsy

Alien Autopsy

5.72006Homeless Man
Movie
Commander in Chief

Commander in Chief

7.52005Bill Harrison
TV
How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother

8.12005Bob
TV
The Closer

The Closer

7.82005Donald Baxter
TV
Yesterday's Dreams

Yesterday's Dreams

7.02005Tony Vicedomini
Movie
Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives

7.92004Roy Bender
TV
Soccer Dog 2: European Cup

Soccer Dog 2: European Cup

6.52004Mayor Milton Gallagher
Movie
The Gristle

The Gristle

6.32004Mr. Bowen
Movie
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels

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

5.42004Voice of John Forsythe (voice)
Movie
Knee High P.I.

Knee High P.I.

3.52003Macintyre
Movie
Cold Case

Cold Case

7.72003Harland Sealey
TV
Two and a Half Men

Two and a Half Men

7.42003Norman
TV
Frank McKlusky, C.I.

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

4.32002Mr. Gafty
Movie
Burning Down the House

Burning Down the House

8.52001Sy
Movie
Normal, Ohio

Normal, Ohio

4.92000Bill Gamble
TV
UnBowed

UnBowed

6.51999Purdy
Movie
Being John Malkovich

Being John Malkovich

7.41999Dr. Lester
Movie
Family Law

Family Law

8.11999Archbishop Phillips
TV
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movie

Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: The Movie

8.21999Loren Bray
Movie
Becker

Becker

7.31998Mr. Bennett
TV
The King of Queens

The King of Queens

7.21998Carl Tepper
TV
Will & Grace

Will & Grace

6.91998Joseph Dudley
TV
Ally McBeal

Ally McBeal

6.51997Marty Brigg
TV
7th Heaven

7th Heaven

6.51996Patient
TV
Ellen

Ellen

6.21994Gameshow Contestant
TV
Diagnosis: Murder

Diagnosis: Murder

7.11993Lewis Sweeney
TV
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

7.61993Loren Bray
TV
Just My Imagination

Just My Imagination

4.71992Jeremy Sticher
Movie
Vicki!

Vicki!

6.51992Self
TV
Final Judgement

Final Judgement

4.01992Monsignor Corelli
Movie
Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

5.41991Fred
Movie
Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder

7.41990Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
Tiny Toon Adventures

Tiny Toon Adventures

7.81990Gepetto (voice)
TV
Instant Karma

Instant Karma

4.81990Dr. Berlin
Movie
Monsters

Monsters

7.01988Dr. Hubbard
TV
Innerspace

Innerspace

6.81987Lydia's Editor
Movie
Smart Alec

Smart Alec

6.51986Arthur Fitzgerald
Movie
Garfield in the Rough

Garfield in the Rough

7.01984Billy Rabbit (voice)
Movie