Ernie Lively was an American actor and acting coach.
He is the father of actors Blake Lively, Robyn Lively, Lori Lively, Jason Lively, and Eric Lively.
He appeared in movies including Turner & Hooch, Passenger 57, Air America, and The Beverly Hillbillies, and on popular TV shows like The Waltons, The Dukes of Hazzard.The X-Files, That '70s Show, and The West Wing.
Lively was also a director, directing daughter Blake in her film debut, Sandman.
Lively died June 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. He was 74.