Edward Thomas Beatty (July 6, 1937 – June 13, 2021) was an American actor. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He was known for his movie work including Nashville (1975), All the President's Men (1976), Network (1976), The Big Easy (1987) and Prelude to a Kiss (1992).

Beatty died on June 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, aged 83.