Ed Begley Jr. Speaker Biography
Actor, Author, and Environmental Activist
Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Ed Begley Jr. became an actor. He first came to audiences’ attention for his portrayal of “Dr. Victor Ehrlich” on the long-running hit television series St. Elsewhere, for which he received six Emmy nominations. Since then Begley has moved easily between feature films, television, and theatre projects.
Living With Ed
Currently, he is the co-star of Discovery Channel’s Planet Green series Living with Ed, a look at the day-to-day realities of “living green” with his not-so-environmentalist wife, Rachelle Carson.
Movies
Recent film credits include Pineapple Express and A Mighty Wind, a follow-up to the American Comedy Award-winning film Best in Show, with Christopher Guest, Catherine O’ Hara, and Parker Posey. His other feature film appearances include Batman Forever, Greedy, The Accidental Tourist, She-Devil, and The In-Laws.
Television
On television, Begley has been seen in recurring roles on Veronica Mars, Arrested Development, Jack & Bobby, Six Feet Under, and 7th Heaven. He also guest starred in such series as The West Wing, The Practice, The Drew Carey Show, Touched by an Angel, and Providence. Among his motion pictures for television credits are Homicide: The Movie, Not in This Town, World War II: When Lions Roared, Running Mates, Cooperstown, and Story Lady.
Environmental Leader
Turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, Begley has been considered an environmental leader in the Hollywood community for many years. He has served as chairman of the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. He still serves on those Boards, as well as those of the Thoreau Institute, the Earth Communications Office, Tree People, and Friends of the Earth, among many others.
Awards
His work in the environmental community has earned him a number of awards from some of the most prestigious environmental groups in the nation, including the California League of Conservation Voters, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Coalition for Clean Air, Heal the Bay, and the Santa Monica Baykeeper.
He currently lives near Los Angeles in a self-sufficient home powered by solar energy.
Ed Begley Jr. Speaking Topics
Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live
Ed Begley Jr. offers an inspiring speech on eco-consciousness that has received a standing ovation at over 200 events in just the last four years. Offering an accessible, humorous message on what it means to lead a sustainable life, Begley shares with audiences how he began his four-decade eco-journey in 1970, peppering his talk with funny personal tales (like the first time he tried to compost!).
Living Green
As environmental issues become more pressing, there are two possible responses: forget it and hope that government and corporations will figure it out, or Ed Begley Jr.’ s approach which is to take action and make a difference. In this speech he shares his inspiration and insight into one of the world’s most important causes – environmental sustainability.
Healthy Solutions for the Planet
Living Like Ed
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Ed Begley, Jr.’s Guide to Sustainable Living: Learning to Conserve Resources and Manage an Eco-Conscious Life
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Living Like Ed : A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life
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Ed Begley Jr. Speaker Testimonials
You nailed it! You were the perfect Keynote Speaker for Carnegie Science Awards ...you were upbeat, professional, and approachable...
- Carnegie Science Center |
We could not have asked for a better speaker. He was entertaining, shared some great information, and was such a nice guy. We really packed his schedule, but he did not have a problem with that and made time to talk to everyone who wanted to meet him. He took pictures with a lot of people and let our Lamar public radio DJ interview him. He was awesome!"
- Lamar University |
