Ed Peck (March 26, 1917 – September 12, 1992) was an American actor.Peck was born in New York City and was active in television and in films from 1951 to 1983, specializing in playing either police officers or military officers.One of his most notable parts on screen was among his last, in the television series Happy Days, in the recurring role as police officer Kirk from 1975 to 1983. When the series finished in 1983, he retired from acting.