Biography
Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 β June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor, singer, and combat aviator. McMahon and Johnny Carson began their association in their first TV series, the ABC game show Who Do You Trust?, running from 1957 to 1962. McMahon then made his famous thirty-year mark as Carson's sidekick, announcer and second banana on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1962 to 1992.
McMahon also hosted the original Star Search from 1983 to 1995, co-hosted TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes with Dick Clark from 1982 to 1998, presented sweepstakes for American Family Publishers, annually co-hosted the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon from 1973 to 2008 and anchored the team of NBC personalities conducting the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade during the 1970s and 80s.
McMahon appeared in several films, including The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, Full Moon High and Butterfly, as well as briefly in the film version of the TV sitcom Bewitched and also performed in numerous television commercials. According to Entertainment Weekly, McMahon is considered one of the greatest "sidekicks".
Filmography
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self 14
TV Shows 11
Movies 8
$25 Million Dollar Hoax (2004)
Alf's Hit Talk Show (2004)
The New Tom Green Show (2003)
Star Search (1995)
Johnny Carson - His Favorite Moments from 'The Tonight Show' - The Final Show: America Says Farewell (1994)
Walt Disney World Journey into Magic (1993)
TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes (1984)
Full Moon High (1981)
The Kid from Left Field (1979)
Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)
Slaughter's Big Rip Off (1973)
Snap Judgment (1967)
Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music Part II (1966)
Missing Links (1963)
The Match Game (1962)
Kraft Music Hall (1958)
Concentration (1958)
Two for the Money (1952)
Bob Hope: Memories of World War II
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1923-03-06
Deathday2009-06-23 (86 years old)
Birth PlaceDetroit, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Air Medal, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor, Horatio Alger Award
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