Orson Bean movies and series

July 22, 1928 - February 7, 2020 Burlington, Vermont, USA

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.

His titles like The Equalizer 2, Being John Malkovich, and Anatomy of a Murder - his biggest roles first. Last updated: October 2, 2026

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The Equalizer 2

2018July 2018 by Antoine Fuqua

Supporting as Sam Rubinstein

Supporting as Sam Rubinstein

6.36 Good- 6,158 ratings
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Being John Malkovich

1999October 1999 by Spike Jonze

Supporting as Dr. Lester

Supporting as Dr. Lester

6.99 Good+ 4,966 ratings
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Anatomy of a Murder

1959July 1959 by Otto Preminger

Supporting as Dr. Matthew Smith

Supporting as Dr. Matthew Smith

7.26 Excellent-- 1,219 ratings
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Innerspace

1987July 1987 by Joe Dante

Minor role as Lydia's Editor

Minor role as Lydia's Editor

6.32 Good-- 1,467 ratings
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The Hobbit

1977November 1977 by Jules Bass

Lead role as Bilbo Baggins (voice)

Lead role as Bilbo Baggins (voice)

6.11 Okay++ 379 ratings
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The Return of the King

1980May 1980 by Jules Bass

Lead role as Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)

Lead role as Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)

6.01 Okay++ 227 ratings
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A Golden Christmas 3

2012December 2012 by Michael Feifer

Supporting as Mr. Cole

Supporting as Mr. Cole

5.85 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Soccer Dog 2: European Cup

2004August 2004 by Sandy Tung

Supporting as Mayor Milton Gallagher

Supporting as Mayor Milton Gallagher

6.10 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Twinky

1970January 1970 by Richard Donner

Supporting as Hal

Supporting as Hal

5.85 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Garfield in the Rough

1984October 1984 by Phil Roman

Supporting as Billy Rabbit (voice)

Supporting as Billy Rabbit (voice)

6.12 Good-- <100 ratings
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Forty Deuce

1982October 1982 by Paul Morrissey

Lead role as Mr. Roper

Lead role as Mr. Roper

Needs more reviews
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Frank McKlusky, C.I.

2002April 2002 by Arlene Sanford

Supporting as Mr. Gafty

Supporting as Mr. Gafty

5.87 Okay+ <100 ratings
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Hating Breitbart

2012October 2012 by Andrew Marcus

Starring as Self

Starring as Self

Needs more reviews
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Final Judgement

1992June 1992 by Louis Morneau

Supporting as Monsignor Corelli

Supporting as Monsignor Corelli

Needs more reviews
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Normal, Ohio

2000 by Bob Kushell

Supporting as Bill Gamble

Supporting as Bill Gamble

Needs more reviews
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How to Be Very, Very Popular

1955July 1955 by Nunnally Johnson

Supporting as Toby Marshall

Supporting as Toby Marshall

Needs more reviews
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Chance of a Lifetime

1991November 1991 by Jonathan Sanger

Supporting as Fred

Supporting as Fred

Needs more reviews
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The Star Wagon

1966October 1966 by Karl Genus

Starring as Stephen Minch

Starring as Stephen Minch

Needs more reviews
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Skateboard

1978March 1978 by George Gage

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

Needs more reviews
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Miracle On 34th Street

1959November 1959 by William Corrigan

Supporting as Dr. William Sawyer

Supporting as Dr. William Sawyer

Needs more reviews
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Just My Imagination

1992December 1992 by Jonathan Sanger

Starring as Jeremy Sticher

Starring as Jeremy Sticher

Needs more reviews
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Crossroads

2006September 2006 by Murray Robinson

Minor role as Father McIlhenny

Minor role as Father McIlhenny

Needs more reviews
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Instant Karma

1990April 1990 by Roderick Taylor

Minor role as Dr. Berlin

Minor role as Dr. Berlin

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

2004March 2004 by Francine McDougall

Minor role as Voice of John Forsythe (voice)

Minor role as Voice of John Forsythe (voice)

Needs more reviews
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The Blue Angel

1954

Lead role as Host

Lead role as Host

Needs more reviews
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The Gristle

2004May 2004 by David Portlock

Supporting as Mr. Bowen

Supporting as Mr. Bowen

Needs more reviews
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

2021September 2021 by Thomas Hamilton

Minor role as Self

Minor role as Self

Needs more reviews
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Knee High P.I.

2003October 2003 by J.B. Rogers

Supporting as Macintyre

Supporting as Macintyre

Needs more reviews
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Smart Alec

1986April 1986 by Jim Wilson

Supporting as Arthur Fitzgerald

Supporting as Arthur Fitzgerald

Needs more reviews
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Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

2019September 2019 by Ben DeJesus

Lead role as Self

Lead role as Self

Needs more reviews
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Yesterday's Dreams

2005June 2005 by Scott Thomas

Supporting as Tony Vicedomini

Supporting as Tony Vicedomini

Needs more reviews
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Burning Down the House

2001February 2001 by Philippe Mora

Minor role as Sy

Minor role as Sy

Needs more reviews
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Game of Life

2007April 2007 by Joseph Merhi

Minor role as Dennis

Minor role as Dennis

Needs more reviews
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Forever Fernwood

1977

Minor role

Minor role

Needs more reviews