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Ed Begley Jr.
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Live Simply So Others Can Simply LiveEd Begley is currently one of the hottest speakers on eco-living in America. His theme, Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live, has been received by standing ovations and his empowering and humorous message on sustainable living includes:
- How he began his 37-year eco-journey in 1970, including humorous stories about his first electric car and his first attempt at composting
- "Everything I have done for the 'environment' has also been good for my 'pocketbook'"
- "Start with the little things - you don't "run" up Mt. Everest!"
- The success in California to clean up the smog - it didn't hurt business...the economy thrived!
- Global climate change, pollution, dependency on Mid-East oil - these are "challenges" that can be overcome!
- Products and services that he has used that work!
- "Our planet is an asset with value - let's not treat it like a "going-out-of-business" sale!"
Starring in "Ed Begley Jr.'s Secrets of Staying Well: An Enlightening and Entertaining Program for Children Ages 5-11," he explores the effects of alcohol and drugs on the body and also provides some food for thought about junk food habits. Begley also shares his story with adult audiences across the country.
Speaker Information
When it comes to taking personal responsibility for the environment, few individuals can match the record of actor and activist Ed Begley, Jr. Known for turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, he has served as chairman of the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. He serves on the boards of organizations including the Thoreau Institute, the Earth Communications Office, Tree People and Friends of the Earth. His work has earned both praise and awards from numerous environmental groups including the California League of Conservation Voters, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Coalition for Clean Air, Heal the Bay, the Santa Monica Baykeeper, the Southern California Gas Company and the American Lung Association. Currently, he is the co-star of the hit Planet Green series Living with Ed, a look at the day-to-day realities of "living green" with his not so environmentalist wife Rachelle Carson. His book Living Like Ed is currently available nationally from Clarkson Potter / Random House, and his new book Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living also from Clarkson is scheduled for a September 2009 release. He continues to tour the country giving speeches about his sustainable living practices.
Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Begley became an actor. He first came to audiences' attention for his portrayal of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running hit television series St. Elsewhere, for which he received six Emmy nominations. Since then, Begley has moved easily between feature films, television and theatre projects. Begley has appeared in A Mighty Wind, the follow-up to the American Comedy Award-winning film Best In Show starring Christopher Guest, Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy. He can also be seen in the most recent Christopher Guest film For Your Consideration. Other feature film credits include Batman Forever, The Accidental Tourist and The Inlaws. In 2008, Begley will have supporting roles in the theatrical comedy Pineapple Express starring Seth Rogan, and the HBO feature Recount starring Kevin Spacey. He has also wrapped work on a new Woody Allen comedy in NYC titled Whatever Works that will be released in the spring 2009.
On television, Begley has had recurring roles on Six Feet Under and Arrested Development. He has also guest starred on such series as The West Wing and The Practice, in addition to David E. Kelly's latest show Boston Legal. Most recently, Begley was featured in Veronica Mars and CSI: Miami. In August 2008, Begley returned to prime-time network television as a series regular on the new CBS sitcom Gary Unmarried starring Jay Mohr.
Begley also starred in the West Coast premiere of David Mamet's Cryptogram at the Geffen Playhouse, in a role that he first performed in Boston and then in New York. He also starred in Mr. Mamet's production of Romance at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.
This talented actor has also directed several episodes of the hit TV series NYPD Blue as well as a stage play that he wrote called Cesar and Ruben that won a Nos Otros Award and four Valley Theater League awards.
Begley lives in Studio City, CA in a small, energy efficient home with his wife and co-star Rachelle Carson and their daughter Hayden.