Ed Asner
| Born | November 15, 1929 |
| Hometown | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Nancy Sykes, Cindy Gilmore |
| Children | Matthew Asner, Kate Asner |
| Parents | Morris David Asner, Lizzie Seliger |
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The Primetime Emmys are coming: Who has won the most Emmys?
- The primetime Emmys are this weekend. Here’s a look some Emmy winners over the years, including the actors who have won the most Emmys and the youngest person to win an Emmy.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2018 | Emmy (Daytime) | Outstanding Performer in a Children's, Preschool Children's or Educational and Informational Program | A StoryBots Christmas | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | The Christmas Card | Nominated |
| 1982 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1981 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lou Grant | Nominated |
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‘Succession’ siblings Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook set to land Golden Globe category promotions
After both making good on their recent efforts to become first-time lead acting Emmy contenders, formerly supporting “Succession” cast mates Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook are naturally expected to be similarly bumped up on the next Golden Globes ballot. If they do achieve their first Best TV Drama Actor and Best TV Drama Actress notices …
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Niecy Nash Gets Emotional Recalling 'Full Circle Moment' at the Hollywood Walk of Fame (Exclusive)
The actress shares her story of a chance encounter with Ed Asner on Friday's episode of 'Secret Celebrity Renovation'
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Revisiting the 1980 SAG-AFTRA Strike with ‘MASH’ Stars, an Emmy Boycott and All-Night Negotiating Sessions: ‘We’re Going to Strike Like Hell’
Loretta Swit remembers well the night she won her first Emmy Award. On Sept. 7, 1980, the “MASH” star sat in her agent’s living room in Beverly Hills, watching the ceremony on TV when she heard her name called out and saw her picture flash on the screen. Swit was not in the audience at …
- LifestyleAssociated Press
Millions of old printed photos are sitting in storage. Digitizing them can unlock countless memories
It's why Mitch Goldstone cherishes his only picture with his dad — a snapshot at Disneyland taken during the late 1960s, when the concept of people reflexively reaching for smartphone cameras in their pockets could only happen in Tomorrowland. “There’s nothing else like it, there are so few businesses doing something that makes people cry when they get the product back," Goldstone says. Giving analog photos new digital life can resurface long-buried memories and make them feel fresh.
- EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
Pixar’s New ‘Up’ Short Beautifully Pays Tribute to the Late Ed Asner
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/Disney/PixarHow many times must the characters of Up make me cry? Infinite times, that’s how many. As long as the “Married Life” scene from the original movie lives on YouTube, my tears will continue rolling for the adventures of sweet Carl Frederickson (the late Ed Asner). And Elemental, whose theatrical release starts with a short film including a few Up characters before the feature, has turned on the waterworks once more. (No pun in
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‘Up’ widower Carl Fredricksen gets second chance at love in ‘Carl’s Date’ trailer
Carl Fredricksen from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Up” is floating back to the big screen in new theatrical short “Carl’s Date.”
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Carl’s Date Trailer Previews Pixar’s Up Sequel Short Film
Pixar has released a new Carl’s Date trailer for the Up sequel short film that is set to play before Elemental in theaters. Elemental and Carl’s Date will debut in theaters on June 16. What is Carl’s Date about? “Carl’s Date goes home with Carl Fredricksen (voice of Ed Asner) and his lovable talking dog, […] The post Carl’s Date Trailer Previews Pixar’s Up Sequel Short Film appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
- CelebrityLA Times
Column: Ed Asner warned us about Hollywood's summer of labor unrest 40 years ago
After the 1980 actors' strike, Asner criticized the final deal. As the actors consider walking out alongside writers, his reasons why seem prescient.
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Ed Asner’s Son Matthew Reflects on the Late Actor’s Legacy: ‘I Feel His Loss Every Day’
Ed Asner was a much loved actor, known for iconic TV series, including The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Lou Grant and, more recently the hit holiday movie, Elf, but his favorite “role" was being an adoring dad to his children. Asner's son, Matthew, misses their daily calls. "I have a message he left me...
- BusinessThe Wrap
SAG-AFTRA Health Plan Settles Lawsuit Led by Ed Asner
The health plan will pay $15 million to senior members who lost their coverage due to earnings requirement changes made in 2020
