Orson Bean

Born: 1928-07-22

Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, USA

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.

Known For

The Equalizer 2
Innerspace
Jacob's Ladder
Being John Malkovich
Anatomy of a Murder
The Hobbit
Instant Karma
Alien Autopsy
The Return of the King
The Gristle

Top Movie Credits

The Equalizer 2 Sam Rubinstein
Innerspace Lydia's Editor
Jacob's Ladder Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)
Anatomy of a Murder Dr. Matthew Smith
The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (voice)
Instant Karma Dr. Berlin
Alien Autopsy Homeless Man
The Return of the King Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)
The Gristle Mr. Bowen