Edward asner actor biography sample

(1929-2021)

Who Was Ed Asner?

Ed Asner was an American actor who got his big break when he landed the part of gruff newsman Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

When that popular sitcom ended, Asner continued with the drama spin-off Lou Grant. He won Emmy Awards for both shows. Asner's voice also starred in many animated features, including Pixar's Up. He served as president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1981-1985.

Early Life

Asner was born Edward David Asner on November 15, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ed asner cause of death

For more than a decade, Asner delighted television audiences with his portrayal of the tough, grumbling, but ultimately lovable newsman Lou Grant. The award-winning actor started on his chosen career path in college, appearing in productions at the University of Chicago.

Movies and TV Shows

'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'

After serving in the U.S.

Army's Signal Corps in the early 1950s, Asner moved to New York to pursue an acting career. While he landed