Ed Asner

Ed Asner (November 15, 1929 – August 29, 2021) was an American actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild. He gained fame for his portrayal of Lou Grant on both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off series Lou Grant. Asner is the most honored male performer in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards, having won seven awards, including five for his role as Lou Grant. His other notable television appearances include miniseries such as Rich Man, Poor Man and Roots. Asner also appeared in various films, including El Dorado, They Call Me Mister Tibbs!, and Fort Apache, The Bronx.