Portrait of Orson Bean

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)

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Poster of Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
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
Poster of Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
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
Poster of Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
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
Poster of The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 2
Orson Bean was
89 in The Equalizer 2
as 'Sam Rubinstein'.
Thu, Jul 19 2018
Poster of Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle
Orson Bean was
85 in Sleep Cycle
as 'Insomniac #1'.
Sat, Feb 15 2014
Poster of A Golden Christmas 3
A Golden Christmas 3
Orson Bean was
84 in A Golden Christmas 3
as 'Mr. Cole'.
Sat, Dec 22 2012
Poster of Hating Breitbart
Hating Breitbart
Orson Bean was
84 in Hating Breitbart
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 19 2012
Poster of Two-Legged Rat Bastards
Two-Legged Rat Bastards
Orson Bean was
83 in Two-Legged Rat Bastards
as 'Eddie'.
Sat, Aug 27 2011
Poster of D-Minus
D-Minus
Orson Bean was
82 in D-Minus
as 'Andre'.
Tue, Feb 01 2011
Poster of Ashley's Ashes
Ashley's Ashes
Orson Bean was
81 in Ashley's Ashes
as 'Dan'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Game of Life
Game of Life
Orson Bean was
78 in Game of Life
as 'Dennis'.
Sat, Apr 14 2007
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
Orson Bean was
78 in Crossroads
as 'Father McIlhenny'.
Sat, Sep 30 2006
Poster of Alien Autopsy
Alien Autopsy
Orson Bean was
77 in Alien Autopsy
as 'Homeless Man'.
Fri, Apr 07 2006
Poster of Soccer Dog 2: European Cup
Soccer Dog 2: European Cup
Orson Bean was
76 in Soccer Dog 2: European Cup
as 'Mayor Milton Gallagher'.
Tue, Aug 03 2004
Poster of The Gristle
The Gristle
Orson Bean was
75 in The Gristle
as 'Mr. Bowen'.
Thu, May 13 2004
Poster of Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels
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
Poster of Knee High P.I.
Knee High P.I.
Orson Bean was
75 in Knee High P.I.
as 'Macintyre'.
Mon, Oct 13 2003
Poster of Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Frank McKlusky, C.I.
Orson Bean was
73 in Frank McKlusky, C.I.
as 'Mr. Gafty'.
Fri, Apr 26 2002
Poster of Burning Down the House
Burning Down the House
Orson Bean was
72 in Burning Down the House
as 'Sy'.
Wed, Feb 07 2001
Poster of UnBowed
UnBowed
Orson Bean was
71 in UnBowed
as 'Purdy'.
Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of Being John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich
Orson Bean was
71 in Being John Malkovich
as 'Dr. Lester'.
Fri, Oct 29 1999
Poster of Just My Imagination
Just My Imagination
Orson Bean was
64 in Just My Imagination
as 'Jeremy Sticher'.
Mon, Dec 21 1992
Poster of Final Judgement
Final Judgement
Orson Bean was
63 in Final Judgement
as 'Monsignor Corelli'.
Mon, Jun 01 1992
Poster of Chance of a Lifetime
Chance of a Lifetime
Orson Bean was
63 in Chance of a Lifetime
as 'Fred'.
Mon, Nov 18 1991
Poster of Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder
Orson Bean was
62 in Jacob's Ladder
as 'Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Instant Karma
Instant Karma
Orson Bean was
61 in Instant Karma
as 'Dr. Berlin'.
Fri, Apr 27 1990
Poster of Innerspace
Innerspace
Orson Bean was
58 in Innerspace
as 'Lydia's Editor'.
Wed, Jul 01 1987
Poster of Smart Alec
Smart Alec
Orson Bean was
57 in Smart Alec
as 'Arthur Fitzgerald'.
Tue, Apr 01 1986
Poster of Garfield in the Rough
Garfield in the Rough
Orson Bean was
56 in Garfield in the Rough
as 'Billy Rabbit (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Forty Deuce
Forty Deuce
Orson Bean was
54 in Forty Deuce
as 'Mr. Roper'.
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of The Return of the King
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
Poster of Skateboard
Skateboard
Orson Bean was
49 in Skateboard
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 05 1978
Poster of The Hobbit
The Hobbit
Orson Bean was
49 in The Hobbit
as 'Bilbo Baggins (voice)'.
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of The Spy Who Returned from the Dead
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
Poster of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
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
Poster of Twinky
Twinky
Orson Bean was
41 in Twinky
as 'Hal'.
Tue, Jan 06 1970
Poster of The Star Wagon
The Star Wagon
Orson Bean was
38 in The Star Wagon
as 'Stephen Minch'.
Thu, Oct 20 1966
Poster of Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
Orson Bean was
32 in Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands'
as 'Jimmy London'.
Mon, Nov 07 1960
Poster of Miracle On 34th Street
Miracle On 34th Street
Orson Bean was
31 in Miracle On 34th Street
as 'Dr. William Sawyer'.
Fri, Nov 27 1959
Poster of Anatomy of a Murder
Anatomy of a Murder
Orson Bean was
30 in Anatomy of a Murder
as 'Dr. Matthew Smith'.
Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of Showdown at Ulcer Gulch
Showdown at Ulcer Gulch
Orson Bean was
27 in Showdown at Ulcer Gulch
as 'Llewelyn Throckmorton, III'.
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of How To Be Very, Very Popular
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)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Superstore
Superstore
Orson Bean was
87+ in Superstore
as 'Dr. Fogler'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 30 2015
Poster of Another Period
Another Period
Orson Bean was
86+ in Another Period
as 'Laverne Fusselforth V'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 2015
Poster of Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie
Orson Bean was
86+ in Grace and Frankie
as 'Bruno'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 08 2015
Poster of Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Orson Bean was
81+ in Hot in Cleveland
as 'Dan'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Orson Bean was
81+ in Modern Family
as 'Marty'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Women's Murder Club
Women's Murder Club
Orson Bean was
79+ in Women's Murder Club
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2007
Poster of The Sarah Silverman Program.
The Sarah Silverman Program.
Orson Bean was
78+ in The Sarah Silverman Program.
as 'Mr. Myron'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
Orson Bean was
78+ in The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
as 'Chick'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 04 2006
Poster of Commander in Chief
Commander in Chief
Orson Bean was
77+ in Commander in Chief
as 'Bill Harrison'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 2005
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Orson Bean was
77+ in How I Met Your Mother
as 'Bob'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Orson Bean was
76+ in The Closer
as 'Donald Baxter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Orson Bean was
76+ in Desperate Housewives
as 'Roy Bender'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Orson Bean was
75+ in Cold Case
as 'Harland Sealey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Orson Bean was
75+ in Two and a Half Men
as 'Norman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Normal, Ohio
Normal, Ohio
Orson Bean was
72+ in Normal, Ohio
as 'Bill Gamble'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2000
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Orson Bean was
71+ in Family Law
as 'Archbishop Phillips'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Becker
Becker
Orson Bean was
70+ in Becker
as 'Mr. Bennett'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Orson Bean was
70+ in Will & Grace
as 'Professor Joseph Dudley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Orson Bean was
70+ in The King of Queens
as 'Carl Tepper'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Orson Bean was
69+ in Ally McBeal
as 'Marty Brigg'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Orson Bean was
68+ in 7th Heaven
as 'Patient'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Orson Bean was
65+ in Ellen
as 'Gameshow Contestant'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Orson Bean was
65+ in Diagnosis: Murder
as 'Lewis Sweeney'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Orson Bean was
64+ in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Vicki!
Vicki!
Orson Bean was
64+ in Vicki!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 31 1992
Poster of Tiny Toon Adventures
Tiny Toon Adventures
Orson Bean was
62+ in Tiny Toon Adventures
as 'Gepetto (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Orson Bean was
56+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Ebeneezer McEnery'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Orson Bean was
54+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Himself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
Orson Bean was
51+ in The Facts of Life
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 1979
Poster of Forever Fernwood
Forever Fernwood
Orson Bean was
49+ in Forever Fernwood
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Mon, Oct 03 1977
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Orson Bean was
49+ in The Love Boat
as 'Artie D'Angelo'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Orson Bean was
47+ in Ellery Queen
as 'Warren Wright'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Orson Bean was
46+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Orson Bean was
41+ in Love, American Style
as 'Artie Kaufman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Orson Bean was
39+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
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Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
Orson Bean was
35+ in Vacation Playhouse
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Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Orson Bean was
34+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Orson Bean was
34+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self, Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Orson Bean was
33+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Orson Bean was
31+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'James B.W. Bevis'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
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
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Orson Bean was
30+ in Naked City
as 'Arnold Platt'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Orson Bean was
29+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar
as 'Self - Guest Host, Self'.
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Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Orson Bean was
26+ in The Millionaire
as 'Newman Johnson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of The Blue Angel
The Blue Angel
Orson Bean was
25+ in The Blue Angel
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 06 1954
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Orson Bean was
24+ in Omnibus
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of I've Got a Secret
I've Got a Secret
Orson Bean was
23+ in I've Got a Secret
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 19 1952
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Orson Bean was
21+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
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Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Orson Bean was
21+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Orson Bean was
20+ in Studio One
as 'Harvey B. Hines, Charlie Digger, Joey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Orson Bean was
19+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948