Edward James Begley Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is an American actor and environmental activist. Begley has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere. The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. He also co-hosted, along with wife Rachelle Carson, the green living reality show entitled Living with Ed.
On Nickelodeon, he played the voice of Bob and a waiter in Rugrats, guest starred in Big Time Rush, and played Charlie Dewitt in the film Bixler High Private Eye.