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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.