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Edward Asner
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| Nickname: | Edward Asner / Ed Asner / |
| Known for: | Elf, JFK, The Animal |
| Birthday: | 15 November 1929, Kansas City, Kansas, USA |
| Height: | 5' 7" (1.70 m) |
Trivia
Father-in-law of Jules Asner from 1992 to 1996.
He had a son, Charles, in 1987 with Carol Jean Vogelman.
Engaged to Cindy Gilmore in 1991.
President of Screen Actors Guild (SAG). [1981-1985]
A long-time political activist, he accused the CBS network of cancelling Lou Grant over his publicized disapproval of the United States involvement in Central America.
On October 6th & 7th, 2001, he attended the "Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show", at Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn, in North Hollywood, California.
Has been a longtime supporter and admirer of the convicted, alleged cop murderer, Black Panther and radical activist Mumia Abu-Jamal. He believes in Mumia Abu-Jamal's innocence and has long opposed the death penalty.
His wife's nephew, Gavin Newsom, was elected mayor of San Francisco in 2003.
Was a member of the Compass Players, a predecessor to the famed Second City of Chicago.
Only actor to win Emmys for playing the same character (Lou Grant) in both a comedy (Mary Tyler Moore) and a drama (Lou Grant).
Credited as assisted in funding for Roger & Me.
Father of Matthew Asner and Kate Asner.
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