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Orson Bean

Bio: 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

Born: Sun, Jul 22 1928

Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, USA

Death: Fri, Feb 07 2020

Orson Bean is 91 years old

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Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date

Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

Orson Bean would have been no older than

91 in Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story

as 'Self - Interviewee'.

Tue, Oct 18 2022

Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

Orson Bean would have been no older than

91 in Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

as 'Self'.

Fri, Sep 17 2021

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Orson Bean was

91 in Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

as 'Self'.

Fri, Sep 13 2019

The Equalizer 2

Orson Bean was

89 in The Equalizer 2

as 'Sam Rubinstein'.

Thu, Jul 19 2018

Sleep Cycle

Orson Bean was

85 in Sleep Cycle

as 'Insomniac #1'.

Sat, Feb 15 2014

A Golden Christmas 3

Orson Bean was

84 in A Golden Christmas 3

as 'Mr. Cole'.

Sat, Dec 22 2012

Hating Breitbart

Orson Bean was

84 in Hating Breitbart

as 'Himself'.

Fri, Oct 19 2012

Two-Legged Rat Bastards

Orson Bean was

83 in Two-Legged Rat Bastards

as 'Eddie'.

Sat, Aug 27 2011

Ashley's Ashes

Orson Bean was

81 in Ashley's Ashes

as 'Dan'.

Fri, Jan 01 2010

Game of Life

Orson Bean was

78 in Game of Life

as 'Dennis'.

Sat, Apr 14 2007

Crossroads

Orson Bean was

78 in Crossroads

as 'Father McIlhenny'.

Sat, Sep 30 2006

Alien Autopsy

Orson Bean was

77 in Alien Autopsy

as 'Homeless Man'.

Fri, Apr 07 2006

Soccer Dog 2: European Cup

Orson Bean was

76 in Soccer Dog 2: European Cup

as 'Mayor Milton Gallagher'.

Tue, Aug 03 2004

The Gristle

Orson Bean was

75 in The Gristle

as 'Mr. Bowen'.

Thu, May 13 2004

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

Orson Bean was

75 in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels

as 'Voice of John Forsythe (voice)'.

Mon, Mar 08 2004

Knee High P.I.

Orson Bean was

75 in Knee High P.I.

as 'Macintyre'.

Mon, Oct 13 2003

Frank McKlusky, C.I.

Orson Bean was

73 in Frank McKlusky, C.I.

as 'Mr. Gafty'.

Fri, Apr 26 2002

Burning Down the House

Orson Bean was

72 in Burning Down the House

as 'Sy'.

Wed, Feb 07 2001

UnBowed

Orson Bean was

71 in UnBowed

as 'Purdy'.

Sun, Oct 31 1999

Being John Malkovich

Orson Bean was

71 in Being John Malkovich

as 'Dr. Lester'.

Fri, Oct 29 1999

Final Judgement

Orson Bean was

63 in Final Judgement

as 'Monsignor Corelli'.

Wed, Jan 01 1992

Chance of a Lifetime

Orson Bean was

63 in Chance of a Lifetime

as 'Fred'.

Mon, Nov 18 1991

Jacob's Ladder

Orson Bean was

62 in Jacob's Ladder

as 'Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Fri, Nov 02 1990

Instant Karma

Orson Bean was

61 in Instant Karma

as 'Dr. Berlin'.

Fri, Apr 27 1990

Innerspace

Orson Bean was

58 in Innerspace

as 'Lydia's Editor'.

Wed, Jul 01 1987

Smart Alec

Orson Bean was

57 in Smart Alec

as 'Arthur Fitzgerald'.

Tue, Apr 01 1986

Garfield in the Rough

Orson Bean was

56 in Garfield in the Rough

as 'Billy Rabbit (voice)'.

Fri, Oct 26 1984

Forty Deuce

Orson Bean was

54 in Forty Deuce

as 'Mr. Roper'.

Fri, Oct 01 1982

The Return of the King

Orson Bean was

51 in The Return of the King

as 'Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)'.

Sun, May 11 1980

Skateboard

Orson Bean was

49 in Skateboard

as 'Self'.

Sun, Mar 05 1978

The Hobbit

Orson Bean was

49 in The Hobbit

as 'Bilbo Baggins (voice)'.

Sun, Nov 27 1977

The Spy Who Returned from the Dead

Orson Bean was

45 in The Spy Who Returned from the Dead

as 'Bob'.

Tue, Jan 08 1974

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Orson Bean was

42 in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

as 'Hank / Sir Boss (voice)'.

Thu, Nov 26 1970

Twinky

Orson Bean was

41 in Twinky

as 'Hal'.

Tue, Jan 06 1970

The Star Wagon

Orson Bean was

38 in The Star Wagon

as 'Stephen Minch'.

Thu, Oct 20 1966

Miracle On 34th Street

Orson Bean was

31 in Miracle On 34th Street

as 'Dr. William Sawyer'.

Fri, Nov 27 1959

Anatomy of a Murder

Orson Bean was

30 in Anatomy of a Murder

as 'Dr. Matthew Smith'.

Wed, Jul 01 1959

Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

Orson Bean was

27 in Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

as 'Llewelyn Throckmorton, III'.

Sun, Jan 01 1956

How To Be Very, Very Popular

Orson Bean was

27 in How To Be Very, Very Popular

as 'Toby Marshall'.

Fri, Jul 22 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Superstore

Orson Bean was

87+ in Superstore

as 'Dr. Fogler'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 30 2015

Another Period

Orson Bean was

86+ in Another Period

as 'Laverne Fusselforth V'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 2015

Grace and Frankie

Orson Bean was

86+ in Grace and Frankie

as 'Bruno'.

First Air Date
Fri, May 08 2015

Hot in Cleveland

Orson Bean was

81+ in Hot in Cleveland

as 'Dan'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 2010

Modern Family

Orson Bean was

81+ in Modern Family

as 'Marty'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009

Women's Murder Club

Orson Bean was

79+ in Women's Murder Club

as ''.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2007

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

Orson Bean was

78+ in The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman

as ''.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 04 2006

Commander in Chief

Orson Bean was

77+ in Commander in Chief

as 'Bill Harrison'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 2005

How I Met Your Mother

Orson Bean was

77+ in How I Met Your Mother

as 'Bob'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005

The Closer

Orson Bean was

76+ in The Closer

as 'Donald Baxter'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005

Desperate Housewives

Orson Bean was

76+ in Desperate Housewives

as ''.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004

Cold Case

Orson Bean was

75+ in Cold Case

as 'Harland Sealey'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003

Two and a Half Men

Orson Bean was

75+ in Two and a Half Men

as 'Norman'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003

Normal, Ohio

Orson Bean was

72+ in Normal, Ohio

as 'Bill Gamble'.

First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2000

Family Law

Orson Bean was

71+ in Family Law

as ''.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

Will & Grace

Orson Bean was

70+ in Will & Grace

as 'Professor Joseph Dudley'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998

The King of Queens

Orson Bean was

70+ in The King of Queens

as 'Carl Tepper'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998

Ally McBeal

Orson Bean was

69+ in Ally McBeal

as ''.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997

7th Heaven

Orson Bean was

68+ in 7th Heaven

as 'Patient'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996

Ellen

Orson Bean was

65+ in Ellen

as 'Gameshow Contestant'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994

Diagnosis: Murder

Orson Bean was

65+ in Diagnosis: Murder

as 'Lewis Sweeney'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Orson Bean was

64+ in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

as ''.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993

Tiny Toon Adventures

Orson Bean was

62+ in Tiny Toon Adventures

as 'Gepetto (voice)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1990

Murder, She Wrote

Orson Bean was

56+ in Murder, She Wrote

as 'Ebeneezer McEnery'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Reading Rainbow

Orson Bean was

54+ in Reading Rainbow

as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983

The Facts of Life

Orson Bean was

51+ in The Facts of Life

as ''.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 1979

Forever Fernwood

Orson Bean was

49+ in Forever Fernwood

as ''.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1977

The Love Boat

Orson Bean was

49+ in The Love Boat

as 'Artie D'Angelo'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Ellery Queen

Orson Bean was

47+ in Ellery Queen

as ''.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975

The Dick Cavett Show

Orson Bean was

39+ in The Dick Cavett Show

as 'Self - Guest'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

Vacation Playhouse

Orson Bean was

35+ in Vacation Playhouse

as ''.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963

The Merv Griffin Show

Orson Bean was

34+ in The Merv Griffin Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Orson Bean was

34+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Orson Bean was

33+ in The Mike Douglas Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Twilight Zone

Orson Bean was

31+ in The Twilight Zone

as 'James B.W. Bevis'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959

The DuPont Show with June Allyson

Orson Bean was

31+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson

as 'John Monroe'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959

Naked City

Orson Bean was

30+ in Naked City

as 'Arnold Platt'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Orson Bean was

29+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as 'Self - Guest Host'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957

The Millionaire

Orson Bean was

26+ in The Millionaire

as 'Newman Johnson'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955

The Blue Angel

Orson Bean was

25+ in The Blue Angel

as 'Host'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jul 06 1954

Omnibus

Orson Bean was

24+ in Omnibus

as ''.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952

I've Got a Secret

Orson Bean was

23+ in I've Got a Secret

as ''.

First Air Date
Thu, Jun 19 1952

What's My Line?

Orson Bean was

21+ in What's My Line?

as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

Robert Montgomery Presents

Orson Bean was

21+ in Robert Montgomery Presents

as ''.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950

Studio One

Orson Bean was

20+ in Studio One

as 'Harvey B. Hines, Joey, Charlie Digger'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

Orson Bean was

19+ in The Ed Sullivan Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948