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Ed Asner

Ed Asner is known for Up (2009), Elf (2003), JFK (1991).

Biography

Edward Asner (November 15, 1929 – August 29, 2021), commonly known as Ed Asner, was an American film, television, stage, and voice actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild, primarily known for his Emmy Award-winning role as Lou Grant on both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off series, Lou Grant. In 2009, he starred as the voice of Carl Fredricksen in Pixar's award-winning animated film, Up. In early 2011, Asner returned to television as butcher Hank Greziak in Working Class, the first original sitcom on cable channel CMT.

Questions about Ed Asner

How many Ed Asner films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 233 films with Ed Asner, from 1957 to 2025.

What is the best rated Ed Asner film?

The best rated Ed Asner film in the catalogue is Up (2009), rated 8.0.

What was the first Ed Asner film?

The first Ed Asner film in the catalogue is Kid Galahad, from 1962.

Who has Ed Asner worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Ed Asner shares the most credits with Linda Gary (4 films), Barbara Pollard (3 films) and Bob Bergen (3 films).

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Known for

Trivia

Also works as
film producer · screenwriter · politician · trade unionist · voice actor · comedian
Studied at
University of Chicago · Wyandotte High School
Notable works
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Position held
President of SAG
Spouse
Nancy Sykes · Cindy Gilmore

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Full filmography

242 films — 233 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

102 titles

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