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Ernie Anderson
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Ernie Anderson

1923 – 1997 · Lynn, Massachusetts, USA · Active 1953–2023

Ernie Anderson, born in 1923, is celebrated for his role as a horror host on Cleveland television, where he embodied the character Ghoulardi. His work in Tunnel Vision (1976) highlights his comedic timing and ability to engage audiences in the realm of cult cinema. Beyond acting, Anderson's influence extended to the television landscape as an announcer for ABC, shaping the viewing experience for generations. His legacy continues through his son, filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, and the distinctive style they both brought to their respective crafts.

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Tunnel Vision

Tunnel Vision

1976 ★ 5.3
as Quant O'Neill / Subway Reporter / Announcer

A committee investigating TV's first uncensored network examines a typical day's programming, which includes shows, commercials, news programs, you name it. What they discover will surely crack you up! This outrageous and irreverent spoof of television launched the careers of some of the greatest comedians of all time.

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Filmography

28 credits
2020s 1 credit
2023
Commitment to Life as Self (archive)
Movie
2000s 4 credits
2009
Movie
2006
American Scary as Himself / 'Ghoulardi'
Movie ★ 7.5
1990s 7 credits
1997
Hard Eight as Pants on Fire Person
Movie ★ 6.8
1995
Movie ★ 6.7
1995
What a Cartoon! as Narrator (voice)
TV ★ 7.4
1993
Animaniacs as Announcer (voice)
TV ★ 8.0
1991
Ricochet as Television Promo Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1991
Dinosaurs as Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.8
1980s 6 credits
1988
The Dirk Diggler Story as Narrator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1986
That's Life! as T.V. Announcer
Movie ★ 5.6
1985
TV ★ 6.8
1985
Street Hawk as Narrator (voice)
TV ★ 6.9
1983
The Making of 'Superman II' as Narrator (voice)
Movie ★ 7.6
1982
Movie ★ 6.6
1970s 2 credits
1976
Tunnel Vision as Quant O'Neill / Subway Reporter / Announcer
Movie ★ 4.8
1971
TV ★ 6.7
1960s 6 credits
1967
TV
1967
TV ★ 6.5
1965
TV ★ 8.3
1965
TV ★ 6.4
1961
TV ★ 5.9
1950s 2 credits
1955
Gunsmoke as Man
TV ★ 6.7
1953
General Electric Theater as Sergeant Cullen
TV ★ 6.8