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.

Orson Bean is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage (2019), The Equalizer 2 (2018), Being John Malkovich (1999), Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993), Just My Imagination (1992), Innerspace (1987), NET Playhouse (1966), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962).

The recorded credits span 1948 to 2019, including 6 movies and 29 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.