Ed Asner
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Summary
Ed Asner was born on November 15, 1929[1], in Kansas City[2]. He died on August 29, 2021[3], in Tarzana[4]. He worked as an actor[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], politician[8], and trade unionist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,711 views/month, #4,265 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sheffield Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Nancy Sykes[12], Cindy Gilmore[13]
- Child: Kate Asner[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Ethnic group: American Jews[17], Jewish people[18]
- Occupation: voice actor[19], comedian[20]
- Field of work: acting[21]
- Position held: President of SAG[22]
- Employer: Screen Actors Guild[23]
- Educated at: University of Chicago[24], Wyandotte High School[25]
- Notable work: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules[26]
- Award received: Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[27], Paul Robeson Award[28], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[29], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[30], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film[32], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[33], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series[34], Eugene V. Debs Award[35], Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award[36]
- Member of: Democratic Socialists of America[37]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[40]
- Genre: Western[41]
- Military branch: United States Army[42]
- Commons category: Ed Asner[43]
- Family name: Asner[44]
- Given name: Eddie[45]
- Official website: http://www.ed-asner.com/[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
- Filmography: Ed Asner filmography[48]
Product Details
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Type: Person[49]
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Country: US[50]
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Began / founded: 1929-11-15[51]
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Ended / dissolved: 2021-08-29[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: 915e3e7e-1245-4046-b189-98ad854a2332[53]
Why It Matters
Ed Asner has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Ed Asner born?
Ed Asner was born in Kansas City[2].
Where did Ed Asner die?
Ed Asner died in Tarzana[4].
Who was Ed Asner married to?
Ed Asner's spouses include Nancy Sykes[12] and Cindy Gilmore[13].
What did Ed Asner do for work?
Ed Asner worked as an actor[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], politician[8], and trade unionist[9].
Where did Ed Asner go to school?
Ed Asner was educated at University of Chicago[24] and Wyandotte High School[25].
What awards did Ed Asner receive?
Honors received include Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[27], Paul Robeson Award[28], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[29].