Edward Asner

Edward Asner as Santa in New Line Cinema's Elf - 2003

Biography

Born 11/15/1929

In a unique set of circumstances, television comedy legend Ed Asner ended up as only actor to win both Comedy and Drama Emmys for playing the same character, Lou Grant. He first hit it big as the crusty, heavy-boozing TV news producer on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” (CBS, 1970-77), before the...
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Awards

  • In 2002, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Lifetime Achievement
  • In 1980, received Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama
  • In 1980, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Highlights

  • In 2009, Earned an Emmy nomination for his guest starring role on "CSI: NY" (CBS) as clockmaker Abraham Klein
  • In 2009, Played Paul Dano's 80-year-old pot-smoking father in "Gigantic"
  • In 2009, Voiced a retired balloon salesman in the Pixar film, "Up"

Family & Companions

  • Carol Jean Vogelman: in paternity suit brought by her husband, won child support for her son (born in 1987) fathered by Asner
  • Matthew Asner: son (Twin of Liza; mother, Nancy Sykes; formerly married to TV reporter Jules Asner from 1992-1996 )
  • Morris David Asner: father (Owned a second-hand shop)

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