University Wellness Program
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 a variety of organizations including the Thoreau Institute, the Earth Communications Office, Tree People and Friends of the Earth.
His work has earned 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 and the Southern California Gas Company. Currently, he is the co-star of the hit HGTV series "Living with Ed", a look at the day-to-day realities of "living green" with his not so environmentalist wife Rachelle Carson. 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. Begley's latest acting endeavor is on the new CBS sitcom Dr. Walter Krandall in "Gary Unmarried" Wednesdays 8:30pm. Begley plays the protagonist's former marriage counselor and fiancee of his ex-wife. His other current hit show "Living With Ed" can be viewed on the new Planet Green channel.
His acting credits include: Mr Begley's theme, "Live Simply So That Others Can Simply Live", has been received by standing ovations at over 50 events in just the last year. We are excited to be inspired, empowered and entertained by someone who lives his passion. Learn more at www.livingwithed.net Co-sponsored by:
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