Few people match the dedication of actor, activist, and speaker Ed Begley Jr. in taking personal responsibility for the environment. Known for his iconic bicycle arrivals at Hollywood events, Begley has long been involved in environmental activism. He has served as chairman of both the Environmental Media Association and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. In addition, he is a board member of organizations like the Thoreau Institute and the Midnight Mission, among others. His environmental work has earned him awards from numerous 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, and the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation.

Begley lives with his wife, Rachelle Carson, and their daughter Hayden in Studio City, CA, in a modest, energy-efficient home that reflects his commitment to sustainable living.

Green Living: A Life and Career

Ed Begley Jr. co-stars with his wife in Living with Ed, a popular Planet Green series that explores the day-to-day challenges and joys of “living green”—a lifestyle that Rachelle doesn’t always find as thrilling as he does. The show recently completed its third season. Begley also shared his eco-friendly philosophy through his books Living Like Ed (2008) and Ed Begley's Guide to Sustainable Living (2009).

Inspired by his Academy Award-winning father, Begley entered acting and made his mark with his role as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running series St. Elsewhere, earning six Emmy nominations. His film credits include a range of iconic movies like A Mighty Wind, Best In Show, For Your Consideration, Whatever Works with Woody Allen and Larry David, and Pineapple Express with Seth Rogen. He also appeared in Batman Forever, The Accidental Tourist, and The Inlaws.

A Distinguished Career in Television

A sought-after speaker, Ed Begley Jr. has held recurring roles on acclaimed shows such as Six Feet Under and Arrested Development. His guest appearances on The West Wing, The Practice, and Boston Legal showcase his range. In 2009, he collaborated with director Christopher Guest on commercials for DirecTV and the 2010 Census. Currently, Begley continues to appear on shows like CSI: Miami and Rizzoli & Isles and has started working on an HBO film about Muhammad Ali.

Accomplished Actor and Director

As a director, Begley has helmed several episodes of NYPD Blue and his own stage play, Cesar and Ruben, which won a Nos Otros Award and four Valley Theater League awards. The play is set to be re-launched at Santa Monica City College in Los Angeles for a fall 2011 run.

An Inspiring Speaker on Sustainable Living

Today, Ed Begley Jr. is one of the most popular speakers on eco-living in America. His keynote theme, Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live, has received standing ovations at over 200 events in the past four years. By 2011, he had already completed over 30 speaking engagements that year alone. Begley brings a humorous, empowering message on sustainable living that resonates widely.