Eddie Mayehoff

Edward Mier Mayehoff (July 7, 1909 – November 12, 1992) was an American actor, perhaps best known for his role as Harold Lampson, the henpecked husband and incompetent lawyer in How to Murder Your Wife (1965). Mayehoff could also be seen in TV commercials during the 1950s (e.g., for Falstaff beer). Early years Mayehoff grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut, after having been born in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Yale University's School of Music, where he played four instruments, led the school's orchestra, and sang in the glee club. Career Mayehoff began his career as a musician, playing trombone and leading a dance band in New York hotels. For five years, he played around the United States in hotels in the Knott and United Hotels chains. He left music behind and turned to impersonations of celebrities, performing in night clubs. During World War II, he enlisted in the Coast Guard, but seasickness caused him to leave. After that, he entertained military personnel for the USO and worked with the Army's radio division. He also recorded programs for the BBC.