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.
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Filmography
all 91
TV Shows 51
Movies 40
self 20
Voice 2
Self - Interviewee
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story (2022)
Movie
Self
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)
Movie
Self
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage (2019)
Movie
Sam Rubinstein
The Equalizer 2 (2018)
Movie
6.09
Dr. Fogler
Superstore (2015)
TV
6.85
Laverne Fusselforth V
Another Period (2015)
TV
5
Bruno
Grace and Frankie (2015)
TV
8.67
Insomniac #1
Sleep Cycle (2014)
Movie
Mr. Cole
A Golden Christmas 3 (2012)
Movie
Self
Hating Breitbart (2012)
Movie
Eddie
Two-Legged Rat Bastards (2011)
Movie
Dan
Hot in Cleveland (2010)
TV
8
Dan
Ashley's Ashes (2010)
Movie
Marty
Modern Family (2009)
TV
7.18
Women's Murder Club (2007)
TV
5.39
Dennis
Game of Life (2007)
Movie
Father McIlhenny
Crossroads (2006)
Movie
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006)
TV
Homeless Man
Alien Autopsy (2006)
Movie
Bill Harrison
Commander in Chief (2005)
TV
Bob
How I Met Your Mother (2005)
TV
7.09
Donald Baxter
The Closer (2005)
TV
7.25
Desperate Housewives (2004)
TV
8.75
Mayor Milton Gallagher
Soccer Dog 2: European Cup (2004)
Movie
Mr. Bowen
The Gristle (2004)
Movie
Voice of John Forsythe (voice)
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels (2004)
Movie
Macintyre
Knee High P.I. (2003)
Movie
Harland Sealey
Cold Case (2003)
TV
6.2
Norman
Two and a Half Men (2003)
TV
6.23
Mr. Gafty
Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002)
Movie
Sy
Burning Down the House (2001)
Movie
Bill Gamble
Normal, Ohio (2000)
TV
Purdy
UnBowed (1999)
Movie
Dr. Lester
Being John Malkovich (1999)
Movie
7.75
Family Law (1999)
TV
Professor Joseph Dudley
Will & Grace (1998)
TV
6.33
Carl Tepper
The King of Queens (1998)
TV
5.94
Ally McBeal (1997)
TV
6
Patient
7th Heaven (1996)
TV
5.67
Gameshow Contestant
Ellen (1994)
TV
6
Lewis Sweeney
Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
TV
6.46
Loren Bray
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993)
TV
6.5
Monsignor Corelli
Final Judgement (1992)
Movie
Fred
Chance of a Lifetime (1991)
Movie
Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Movie
3.5
Tiny Toon Adventures (1990)
TV
6
Dr. Berlin
Instant Karma (1990)
Movie
Lydia's Editor
Innerspace (1987)
Movie
6.75
Arthur Fitzgerald
Smart Alec (1986)
Movie
Billy Rabbit (voice)
Garfield in the Rough (1984)
Movie
Ebeneezer McEnery
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Reading Rainbow (1983)
TV
6
Mr. Roper
Forty Deuce (1982)
Movie
Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins
The Return of the King (1980)
Movie
7
The Facts of Life (1979)
TV
10
Self
Skateboard (1978)
Movie
Bilbo Baggins
The Hobbit (1977)
Movie
9
Forever Fernwood (1977)
TV
Artie D'Angelo
The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
Ellery Queen (1975)
TV
Bob
The Spy Who Returned from the Dead (1974)
Movie
Hank / Sir Boss
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1970)
Movie
Self
He Said, She Said (1970)
TV
Hal Wardman
Twinky (1970)
Movie
Self - Panelist
To Tell the Truth (1969)
TV
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
TV
Stephen Minch
The Star Wagon (1966)
Movie
Vacation Playhouse (1963)
TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
TV
6
Self
The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
TV
Self
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
TV
Dr. William Sawyer
Miracle On 34th Street (1959)
Movie
Self
Art Carney Special (1959)
TV
James B.W. Bevis
The Twilight Zone (1959)
TV
8
John Monroe
The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959)
TV
Dr. Matthew Smith
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Movie
3.67
Arnold Platt
Naked City (1958)
TV
Self - Guest Host
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
TV
Self - Panelist / Self / Self - Guest Host
To Tell the Truth (1956)
TV
Llewelyn Throckmorton, III
Showdown at Ulcer Gulch (1956)
Movie
Toby Marshall
How To Be Very, Very Popular (1955)
Movie
Newman Johnson
The Millionaire (1955)
TV
Self - Host / Self
The Blue Angel (1954)
TV
Omnibus (1952)
TV
I've Got a Secret (1952)
TV
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line? (1950)
TV
Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
TV
Harvey B. Hines / Joey / Charlie Digger
Studio One (1948)
TV
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
TV
6
Self
Get the Message
TV
Stanley
Myron's Movie
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.38
Based on 3.12 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1948
1968
1991
1975
2022
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1928-07-22
Deathday2020-02-07 (91 years old)
Birth NameDallas Frederick Burrows
Birth PlaceBurlington, United States of America
ReligionLutheranism
Height1.83-meter
RelationshipsCarolyn Maxwell (1965-01-01 - 1981-01-01)
SpouseAlley Mills
ChildrenSusannah Bean
MotherMarion Ainsworth Burrows
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsDallas Frederick Burrows
AwardsTheatre World Award, Obie Award
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