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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