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Orson Bean

Orson Bean

Actor · 1928–2020 · Burlington, Vermont, USA

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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.

Acted in 81

2000s

  1. 2009

    Modern Family

    Marty · 1 episode

    83
  2. 2007

    Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe

    Raff Buddemeyer

  3. Women's Murder Club

    TV · 1 Season · Crime · Drama

    73

  4. Game of Life

    Dennis

  5. The Sarah Silverman Program

    Mr. Myron · 1 episode

    67
  6. 2006

    Crossroads

    Father McIlhenny

  7. The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

    Chick · 1 episode

  8. Alien Autopsy

    Homeless Man

    64
  9. 2005

    Commander in Chief

    Bill Harrison · 1 episode

    70

  10. How I Met Your Mother

    Bob · 1 episode

    82

  11. The Closer

    Donald Baxter · 1 episode

    78

  12. Yesterday's Dreams

    Tony Vicedomini

  13. 2004

    Desperate Housewives

    Roy Bender · 22 episodes

    78

  14. Soccer Dog 2: European Cup

    Mayor Milton Gallagher

  15. The Gristle

    Mr. Bowen

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

    Voice of John Forsythe (voice)

  17. 2003

    Knee High P.I.

    Macintyre

  18. Cold Case

    Harland Sealey · 1 episode

    77

  19. Two and a Half Men

    Norman · 1 episode

    72
  20. 2002

    Frank McKlusky, C.I.

    Mr. Gafty

    42
  21. 2001

    Burning Down the House

    Sy

  22. 2000

    Normal, Ohio

    Bill Gamble · 12 episodes

1980s

  1. 1988

    Monsters

    Dr. Hubbard · 1 episode

    72
  2. 1987

    Innerspace

    Lydia's Editor

    71
  3. 1986

    Smart Alec

    Arthur Fitzgerald

  4. 1984

    Garfield in the Rough

    Billy Rabbit (voice)

  5. Murder, She Wrote

    Ebeneezer McEnery · 2 episodes

    74
  6. 1982

    Forty Deuce

    Mr. Roper

  7. 1980

    The Return of the King

    Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)

    61

1970s

  1. 1979

    The Facts of Life

    TV · 9 Seasons · Drama · Comedy

    69
  2. 1977

    The Hobbit

    Bilbo Baggins (voice)

    68

  3. Forever Fernwood

    TV

  4. The Love Boat

    Artie D'Angelo · 1 episode

    63
  5. 1975

    Ellery Queen

    Warren Wright · 1 episode

    81
  6. 1974

    The Spy Who Returned from the Dead

    Bob

  7. 1970

    A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

    Hank / Sir Boss (voice)

  8. Twinky

    Hal

1960s

  1. 1969

    Love, American Style

    Artie Kaufman · 1 episode

    66
  2. 1966

    The Star Wagon

    Stephen Minch

  3. NET Playhouse

    Stephen Minch · 1 episode

  4. 1960

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

    Jimmy London

Appearances15

2010s

  1. 2019

    Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

    Self

  2. 2012

    Hating Breitbart

    Self

1970s

  1. 1978

    Skateboard

    Self

  2. 1974

    Dinah!

    Self · 1 episode