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My Take
Ed McMahon defined the art of the great second banana. For decades beside Johnny Carson, he was the warm foundation a comedy show is built on, his booming announcer's voice and 191-centimeter frame setting the room at ease before a single joke landed. A former combat aviator and Air Medal recipient, he carried real grit beneath the affable grin, and yes, a Razzie too, which only humanizes him. What I admire is his generosity: he elevated the star and gladly stood half a step back. That kind of reassuring presence is rarer than any leading role.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ed McMahon
- Name (Japanese)
- エド・マクマホン
- Reading
- えど・まくまほん
- Born
- March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / actor / singer / game show host / announcer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Lowell High School
- University
- The Catholic University of America
Awards & achievements
- Air Medal
- Horatio Alger Award
- 1983 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ed McMahon born?
March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009.
Where is Ed McMahon from?
Ed McMahon is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Ed McMahon do?
Ed McMahon works as comedian, actor, singer, game show host, announcer.
How tall is Ed McMahon?
Ed McMahon is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.