Orson Bean

Orson Bean

  • Birthday: 1928-07-22
  • Deathday: 2020-02-07
  • Place of birth: Burlington, Vermont, USA
  • Also know as: Dallas Frederick Burrows

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.

Filmography

Anatomy of a Murder

1959

As Dr. Matthew Smith

Being John Malkovich

1999

As Dr. Lester

The Hobbit

1977

As Bilbo Baggins (voice)

The Return of the King

1980

As Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

2002

As Mr. Gafty

Alien Autopsy

2006

As Homeless Man

Garfield in the Rough

1984

As Billy Rabbit (voice)

Soccer Dog 2: European Cup

2004

As Mayor Milton Gallagher

Twinky

1970

As Hal

Hating Breitbart

2012

As Himself

Ashley's Ashes

2010

As Dan

Forty Deuce

1982

As Mr. Roper

A Golden Christmas 3

2012

As Mr. Cole

Instant Karma

1990

As Dr. Berlin

Innerspace

1987

As Lydia's Editor

UnBowed

1999

As Purdy

Final Judgement

1992

As Monsignor Corelli

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

1970

As Hank / Sir Boss (voice)

The Star Wagon

1966

As Stephen Minch

The Equalizer 2

2018

As Sam Rubinstein

Crossroads

2006

As Father McIlhenny

Knee High P.I.

2003

As Macintyre

The Gristle

2004

As Mr. Bowen

Skateboard

1978

As Self

Miracle On 34th Street

1959

As Dr. William Sawyer

How To Be Very, Very Popular

1955

As Toby Marshall

Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

1956

As Llewelyn Throckmorton, III

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

2022

As Self - Interviewee

Smart Alec

1986

As Arthur Fitzgerald

Sleep Cycle

2014

As Insomniac #1

Jacob's Ladder

1990

As Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)

Game of Life

2007

As Dennis

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