Ed Begley, Jr.

. Boyle is best known to audiences today for his role as Frank Barone in the popular television show Everybody Loves Raymond. He is best known for his supporting work on St. Elsewhere, which earned him five consecutive Emmy Award nominations starting in 1984. Boyle also gave another acclaimed dramatic performance in the 1977 television film 'Tail Gunner Joe' where he played Senator Joseph McCarthy. Edward James Begley, Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is a TV and film actor, and the son of actor Ed Begley. Boyle then achieved another hit role with 'Young Frankenstein' in 1974, directed by Mel Brooks. It was during this time that Boyle became close friends with the actress Jane Fonda, and with her he participated in many protests against the war in Vietnam.

The film was very controversial at the time because of the language and violence in it. His first important film role was in 'Joe' which was released in 1970, in which Boyle played a hardhat bigot to wide acclaim. Boyle was also a monk before turning to acting. He served in the Army, but his military career was shortened by a nervous breakdown.

Boyle has won praise for playing both comic and dramatic roles. Peter Boyle (born October 18, 1935) is an American actor.