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Orson Bean

Born in Burlington, Vermon, Orson Bean graduated from Boston's prestigious Latin School in 1946, was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving in occupied Japan. It was after the war that he changed his name and became a stage magician and comedian. His nearly seven decade career began in the early 1950s, working on and off Broadway, landing roles in episodic television, becoming a game show staple, as well as appearing on, and hosting, talk shows such as The Tonight Show and The Merv Griffin Show.

Orson Bean was killed in a pedestrian traffic accident at the age of 91.

Known For

Credits

Cast Credits

The Guest Book (2017)
Guest starring as Edgar Barns
Teachers (2016)
Guest starring as Jerry
Superstore (2015)
Guest starring as Dr. Fogler
Another Period (2015)
Guest starring as Laverne Fusselforth V (2 episodes)
Grace and Frankie (2015)
Guest starring as Bruno
Hot in Cleveland (2010)
Guest starring as Dan
Modern Family (2009)
Guest starring as Marty
Women's Murder Club (2007)
Guest starring as Harold Grant
The Sarah Silverman Program (2007)
Guest starring as Mr. Myron
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006)
Guest starring as Chick
Commander in Chief (2005)
Guest starring as Bill Harrison
How I Met Your Mother (2005)
Guest starring as Bob
The Closer (2005)
Guest starring as Donald Baxter
Desperate Housewives (2004)
Guest starring as Roy Bender (23 episodes)
Cold Case (2003)
Guest starring as Harland Sealey (2004)
Two and a Half Men (2003)
Guest starring as Norman
Manhattan, AZ (2000)
Guest starring as Lew Goldberg (2 episodes)
Family Law (1999)
Guest starring as Archbishop Phillips
Becker (1998)
Guest starring as Mr. Bennett
  • Episode 4x20: Piece Talks (Apr 22, 2002) [Special Guest Star]
The King of Queens (1998)
Guest starring as Carl Tepper
Will & Grace (1998)
Guest starring as Joseph Dudley
Ally McBeal (1997)
Guest starring as Marty Brigg
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)
Starring as Loren Bray (7 episodes)
Guest starring as Loren Bray (2 episodes)
The Bold and the Beautiful (1987)
Guest starring as Howard
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Guest starring as Ebeneezer McEnery (2 episodes)
Super Password (1984)
Guest starring as Celebrity Contestant
The Fall Guy (1981)
Guest starring as Jason Klemer
The Facts of Life (1979)
Guest starring as Oliver Thompson
The Love Boat (1977)
Guest starring as Artie D'Angelo
Ellery Queen (1975)
Guest starring as Warren Wright
Love, American Style (1969)
Guest starring as Artie Kaufman
The Match Game (1962)
Guest starring as Team Captain (4 episodes)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
Guest starring as Orson Bean (7 episodes)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
Guest starring as Co-Host
Guest starring as Orson Bean
The Twilight Zone (1959)
Guest starring as James B. W. Bevis
Naked City (1958)
Guest starring as Arnold Platt
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
Guest starring as Orson Bean (3 episodes)
Guest starring as Guest Host (3 episodes)
Tony Awards (1957)
Guest starring as Presenter
Guest starring as Nominee
To Tell the Truth (1956)
Starring as Panellist
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