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January 8, 2008
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While on campus, Begley will also meet with the student environmental group Plan-It Earth and the Integrative Studies classes Dilemma of Existence and Growing Up in America.
When it comes to taking personal responsibility for the environment, few individuals can match the record of Begley. 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 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 stars on the hit HGTV series Living with Ed, a look at the day-to-day realities of "living green" with his not-so-environmentalist wife.
Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Begley became an actor. He first came to the attention of audiences 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 American Comedy Award-winning film Best In Show, and the most recent Christopher Guest film For Your Consideration. He also appeared in the cult classic hit film This is Spinal Tap. Other feature film credits include Batman Forever, The Accidental Tourist and The Inlaws.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, The Practice and Boston Legal. Most recently, Begley was featured in Veronica Mars and CSI: Miami.
In the theatre, Begley 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. More information about Begley's views on the environment and his tips for "living green" can be found at www.livingwithed.net and Fixingtheplanet.com. He also is featured in the 2006 documentary Who Killed the Electric Car?
The Vernon L. Pack Scholar-in-Residence and Distinguished Lecture Series was established through a $1 million gift from alumnus Vernon L. Pack, a 1950 graduate of the College and resident of Westerville, Ohio.
According to its terms, every other year a Distinguished Lecturer will visit the campus to address important current issues that will allow the Otterbein community to reflect on ethical, spiritual and social issues. This program will rotate through the five academic divisions of the College, including arts, professional studies, science and mathematics, humanities and social sciences. On alternating years, distinguished scholars will be invited to campus to reside for up to one academic year as part of the Vernon L. Pack Scholar-in-Residence Series to enrich the educational experiences provided to Otterbein students.
