Edward Asner
Edward AsnerBorn in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 15, 1929, Ed Asner is best known for his 15-year run as curmudgeonly newsman Lou Grant on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-77) and the subsequent spin-off, "Lou Grant" (1977-82), a role that earned the actor countless awards and nominations, including five Emmys and three Golden Globes.

Asner returned to series television in the '90s with supporting roles on shows such as "The Trials of Rosie O'Neill" (1991-92) and "Hearts Afire" (1992-93) and even reteamed with Mary Tyler Moore for the TV movie Payback (1997). He also ventured into feature films, most notably as private investigator Guy Bannister in Oliver Stone's JFK (1991) and as Santa Claus in the Christmas comedy Elf (2003).

Later work includes an occasional appearance on the drama series "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006) and an Emmy-nominated supporting role in the TV movie The Christmas Card.

Featured Movies
  • The GatheringThe Gathering

    After learning his death is imminent, a flawed father invites his estranged children home for Christmas but plans to keep his poor health a secret. Thanks to a host of unresolved issues, however, no one's truly happy to see him. Read More

  • Out of the WoodsOut of the Woods

    Although Matt Fleming's (Jason London) own life is a bit of a mess, he agrees to help his mother (Mel Harris) deal with her father, Matt's grandfather (Ed Asner), who's retreated to a cabin in the forest and appears to be acting irrationally, squandering his fortune on vacant property. Matt... Read More

  • John XXIIIJohn XXIII

    Explore the life of Pope John XXIII (Edward Asner) through his childhood, entry into the priesthood, ascent through the ranks of the clergy and eventual tenure as Pope. With humor and compassion, he works to reform the Church and help the poor and oppressed. A thoughtful look at the pope as a man as... Read More

  • Perfect GamePerfect Game

    When a championship-bound baseball coach (Patrick Duffy) adds some untalented kids to his roster on a bet, the players see their chance to learn from the master. But Duffy has other plans, which include not letting the new kids play. With the help of a determined mom (Tracy Nelson) and a... Read More

  • ChannelsChannels

    On the surface, movie producer Black Racklin (Nat Christian) has it made: He's rich, successful and respected. But he's numb inside, zoning out in front of the tube every night to avoid reality. Then, Katherine (Kimberly Oja), a soap opera character, enters his life. Is Black ready to take a leap of... Read More

All Edward Asner Movies
All-Star Superman (2011)
PG
Let Go (2011)
NR
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010)
PG-13
The Desert of Forbidden Art (2010)
NR
Up (2009)  Top 100
PG
The Christmas Cottage (2008)
Thomas Kinkade's Home for Christmas
PG
Electile Dysfunction (2008)
NR
Gigantic (2008)
R
Channels (2007)
NR
Once in a Lifetime: Just Go for It (2007)
NR
Hard Four (2007)
NR
The Heart Specialist (2006)
R
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006)
NR
The Christmas Card (2006)
NR
The Oil Factor (2005)
NR
Sheeba (2005)
Crab Orchard; So Others May Live
NR
Sleeping Dogs Lie (2005)
NR
Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin (2004)
NR
Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock (2004)
NR
Whispers of Angels (2004)
NR
Missing, Presumed Dead (2004)
NR
Elf (2003)
(Bonus materials available separately)
PG
Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait (2003)
NR
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2 (2003)
NR
The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay (2003)
NR
Missing Brendan (2003)
NR
Plan Colombia (2002)
NR
Out of the Woods (2002)
NR
John XXIII (2002)
Papa Giovanni - Ioannes XXIII
NR
Here's Looking at You, Kid! (2002)
NR
The Animal (2001)
PG-13
The Ellen Show: The Complete Series (2001)
NR
Island Prey (2001)
R
Great Escapes of World War II (2001)
NR
The Wrestler (2001)
NR
In Search of Peace: Part 1: 1948-1967 (2001)
NR
Perfect Game (2000)
PG
Inspirational Stories for Relationships (2000)
NR
Bring Him Home (2000)
NR
Our Friend Martin (1999)
NR
The Bachelor (1999)
PG-13
Love and Action in Chicago (1999)
R
Hard Rain (1998)
R
More Tales of the City (1998)
NR
The Long Way Home (1997)
NR
Hanged on a Twisted Cross (1996)
UR
Steven Spielberg Presents Freakazoid! (1995)
Freakazoid!
TV-G
Spider-Man (1994)
TV-Y7-FV
Gargoyles (1994)
TV-PG
Gypsy (1993)
NR
Happily Ever After (1993)
G
Celebrating AFI (1993)
NR
Batman: Secrets of the Caped Crusader (1992)
TV-Y7
The Mad About You Collection (1992)
NR
Hearts Afire (1992)
NR
JFK: Special Edition (1991)
JFK
R
Cops Are Robbers (1990)
Good Cops, Bad Cops
NR
The Christmas Star (1986)
NR
Tall Tales & Legends: Darlin' Clementine (1985)
NR
Daniel (1983)
R
O'Hara's Wife (1982)
NR
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981)
R
The Good Doctor (1978)
NR
Roots (1977)
NR
The Gathering (1977)
NR
Gus (1976)
G
Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
NR
Hey, I'm Alive! (1975)
NR
The Girl Most Likely To ... (1973)
NR
The Best of Match Game (1973)
NR
They Call Me Mr. Tibbs (1970)
R
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
TV-PG
Change of Habit (1969)
G
Here Come the Brides: Season 1 (1968)
NR
Gunn (1967)
Peter Gunn
NR
El Dorado (1966)
NR
Fanfare for a Death Scene (1964)
NR
Naked City: New York to L.A. (1961)
NR
Mars Invade the Earth! (1957)
NR
Studio One: Sentence of Death (1948)
NR

 
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