Ed Asner

Actor, producer, and voice artist

Ed Asner - Actor, producer, and voice artist
Born

November 15th, 1929
95 years ago

Died

August 29th, 2021
3 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An acclaimed actor and producer, contributions spanned television, film, and theater. Gained prominence for portraying Lou Grant in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and its spin-off 'Lou Grant'. Voiced the character Carl Fredricksen in the animated film 'Up', which received an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Worked extensively in a variety of genres, showcasing versatility across multiple platforms.

Portrayed Lou Grant in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'

Voiced Carl Fredricksen in 'Up'

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