Orson Bean - Actor Profile

Orson Bean

Acting
46Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 22, 1928
Birth Place: Burlington, Vermont, USA

About Orson Bean

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.

Best Orson Bean Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Orson Bean's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Orson Bean.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story Self - Interviewee Super Hit Similar →
2021 Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster Self Hit Similar →
2019 Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Self Flop Similar →
2018 The Equalizer 2 Sam Rubinstein Hit Similar →
2014 Sleep Cycle Insomniac #1 Flop Similar →
2012 A Golden Christmas 3 Mr. Cole Flop Similar →
2012 Hating Breitbart Self Average Similar →
2011 Two-Legged Rat Bastards Eddie Hit Similar →
2011 D-Minus Andre Flop Similar →
2010 Ashley's Ashes Dan Flop Similar →
2007 Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe Raff Buddemeyer Flop Similar →
2007 Game of Life Dennis Flop Similar →
2006 Crossroads Father McIlhenny Flop Similar →
2006 Alien Autopsy Homeless Man Average Similar →
2005 Yesterday's Dreams Tony Vicedomini Flop Similar →
2004 Soccer Dog 2: European Cup Mayor Milton Gallagher Hit Similar →
2004 The Gristle Mr. Bowen Average Similar →
2004 Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels Voice of John Forsythe (voice) Flop Similar →
2003 Knee High P.I. Macintyre Flop Similar →
2002 Frank McKlusky, C.I. Mr. Gafty Flop Similar →
2001 Burning Down the House Sy Super Hit Similar →
1999 UnBowed Purdy Average Similar →
1999 Being John Malkovich Dr. Lester Hit Similar →
1992 Just My Imagination Jeremy Sticher Flop Similar →
1992 Final Judgement Monsignor Corelli Flop Similar →
1991 Chance of a Lifetime Fred Flop Similar →
1990 Jacob's Ladder Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1990 Instant Karma Dr. Berlin Flop Similar →
1987 Innerspace Lydia's Editor Hit Similar →
1986 Smart Alec Arthur Fitzgerald Average Similar →
1984 Garfield in the Rough Billy Rabbit (voice) Hit Similar →
1982 Forty Deuce Mr. Roper Flop Similar →
1980 The Return of the King Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice) Average Similar →
1978 Skateboard Self Flop Similar →
1977 The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (voice) Hit Similar →
1974 The Spy Who Returned from the Dead Bob Flop Similar →
1970 A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Hank / Sir Boss (voice) Average Similar →
1970 Twinky Hal Flop Similar →
N/A Mr. Bevis - Flop Similar →
1966 The Star Wagon Stephen Minch Hit Similar →
1960 Two by Saroyan: 'Once Around the Block' and 'My Heart's in the Highlands' Jimmy London Flop Similar →
1959 Miracle On 34th Street Dr. William Sawyer Average Similar →
1959 Anatomy of a Murder Dr. Matthew Smith Super Hit Similar →
1957 Where's Charley? Jack Chesney Flop Similar →
1956 Showdown at Ulcer Gulch Llewelyn Throckmorton, III Flop Similar →
1955 How To Be Very, Very Popular Toby Marshall Flop Similar →

Orson Bean - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Orson Bean?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Orson Bean is "Burning Down the House" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Orson Bean acted in?

Orson Bean has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Orson Bean?

Other notable films include "Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story", "Anatomy of a Murder", and "Being John Malkovich".