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Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor, singer, and combat aviator. McMahon and Johnny Carson began their association in their first TV series, the ABC game show Who Do You Trust?, running from 1957 to 1962.
Jun 23, 2009 · The late-night sidekick of Johnny Carson passed away in 2009 after a long illness. He was known for his trademark greeting, "Here's Johnny", and his appearances on game shows, movies and commercials.
Learn about the life and career of Ed McMahon, the famous sidekick of Johnny Carson and a TV host, actor and pilot. Find out his birth and death dates, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
- Actor, Producer, Writer
- June 23, 2009
- March 6, 1923
Ed McMahon was a famous TV personality, actor, producer and writer, best known as Johnny Carson's sidekick on The Tonight Show. He also hosted Star Search, appeared in movies and commercials, and served in the Marine Corps and the Air National Guard.
- January 1, 1
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Jun 23, 2009 · Longtime television personality, game show host and Tonight Show sidekick Ed McMahon died in a Los Angeles hospital Tuesday. He was 86. Perhaps best known as Johnny Carson's straight man, whose...
- Elizabeth Blair
Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009) was an American announcer, game show host, comedian, actor, singer, and combat aviator. McMahon and Johnny Carson began their association in their first TV series, the ABC game show Who Do You Trust?, running from 1957 to 1962.
Jun 23, 2009 · Ed McMahon died early Tuesday morning at the age of 86. From 1962 to 1992, he introduced Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. Then, after the monologue, he sat next to Carson's desk and laughed...
