Ed Begley, Jr.

Date of Birth: September 16, 1949

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Ed Begley Jr. is an acclaimed American actor and environmental activist renowned for his extensive work in television and film. Born Edward James Begley Jr. in Los Angeles, California, he is the son of Academy Award-winning actor Ed Begley. Begley Jr. made his acting debut in the late 1960s and gained widespread recognition for his role as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series “St. Elsewhere,” which earned him six Emmy nominations. Over his career, he has appeared in numerous films, including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Batman Forever,” and “Best in Show.” An ardent environmentalist, Begley has dedicated much of his life to promoting green living and sustainability, authoring books and starring in the reality TV series “Living with Ed,” which showcased his eco-friendly lifestyle.

5 Interesting Facts about Ed Begley, Jr.

1. Ed Begley Jr. has been a vegetarian since 1970 and a vegan since 1992.

2. He built a bicycle-powered toaster, which he demonstrated on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.”

3. Begley Jr. co-hosts the podcast “Begleyesque,” where he discusses environmental issues.

4. He serves on the board of several environmental organizations, including the Coalition for Clean Air and the Solar Living Institute.

5. Begley Jr. has a line of environmentally safe cleaning products called “Begley’s Best.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ed Begley, Jr.

1. “I’ve lived a slower and more deliberate life. I’ve driven an electric car for 50 years. I’ve used solar power for 30 years.”

2. “People are overwhelmed looking up at the mountain. They need to be shown the first step.”

3. “You can’t do everything, but you can do something.”

4. “For decades, I was a man living on the edge. I tried to pay attention to the environment, but I didn’t always succeed.”

5. “If you want to live the way I do, fine. If you don’t, that’s OK too.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Ed Begley Jr.’s highest net worth has been estimated at approximately $5 million.

Children

Ed Begley Jr. has three children: Amanda Begley, Nicholas Begley, and Hayden Carson Begley. Hayden, born in 2000, has followed in her father’s footsteps as an actress and environmental activist.