Ed Asner
Ed Asner (1929–2021) was an American actor best known for playing Lou Grant, the gruff but warm newspaper editor, first on *The Mary Tyler Moore Show* and then in the spinoff *Lou Grant*.
He won seven Emmy Awards—more than any other male actor.
Asner was also president of the Screen Actors Guild and an outspoken political activist.
Television industry accolade
- drama seriesOngoing fictional television program
- primetimeTelevision's highest-viewership period
- nominationFormal candidate selection
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
comedy series · recognition · achievement · Screen Actors Guild · Golden Globe
Off-screen recorded speech
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- comedyWork meant to amuse
character actor · ensemble · screen · stage · thespian · casting · performance · script
Joining into one
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
- politicalOf government matters
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- humanitarianHelper of suffering people
outspoken · causes · social justice · liberal · Democrat · controversial · labor rights · solidarity
Voluntary aid for others
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
Emmy
Television industry accolade
- drama seriesOngoing fictional television program
- primetimeTelevision's highest-viewership period
- nominationFormal candidate selection
comedy series · ceremony · recognition · achievement · Screen Actors Guild · Golden Globe
voiceover
Off-screen recorded speech
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
comedy · character actor · ensemble · screen · stage · thespian · casting · performance · script · Hollywood
union
Joining into one
- progressiveFavoring reform and innovation
- politicalOf government matters
- advocacyPleading for a cause
humanitarian · outspoken · causes · social justice · liberal · Democrat · controversial · labor rights · solidarity · protest
charity
Voluntary aid for others
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
volunteer · donation · giving · support · benefit · awareness
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