Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Politician, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Eye Color
Blue
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Judaism
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouses
Nancy Sykes (1959-1988), Cindy Gilmore (1998-2015)
Children
4 children: Kate Asner
Education
Wyandotte High School, University of Chicago
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
Tier B -- 57,588 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 56 years (1965-2021)
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 36
Year context
Born in 1929 -- Wall Street crash triggers the Great Depression; Herbert Hoover was US president
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Cultural Uplift
58
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (20)
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
1992
WON
B
Eugene V. Debs Award
1987
WON
B
Paul Robeson Award
1982
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1980
WON
Biography
Edward Asner (November 15, 1929 – August 29, 2021), commonly known as Ed Asner, was an American film, television, stage, and voice actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild, primarily known for his Emmy Award-winning role as Lou Grant on both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off series, Lou Grant. In 2009, he starred as the voice of Carl Fredricksen in Pixar's award-winning animated film, Up. In early 2011, Asner returned to television as butcher Hank Greziak in Working Class, the first original sitcom on cable channel CMT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Ed Asner?
Ed Asner was born on and passed away on at the age of 91.
Where was Ed Asner born?
Ed Asner was born in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
What movies or shows has Ed Asner been in?
Ed Asner has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dug Days (2021), Scarlett (2021), The Garden Left Behind (2020), Cobra Kai (2018), The Parting Glass (2018).
What is Ed Asner known for?
Ed Asner is primarily known as an actor. Edward Asner (November 15, 1929 – August 29, 2021), commonly known as Ed Asner, was an American film, television, stage, and voice actor and former…
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