Ed Asner

American actor (1929–2021)
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Ed Asner

Summary

Ed Asner is a human[1]. He was born in Kansas City[2]. He was born on November 15, 1929[3]. He passed away in Tarzana[4]. He died on August 29, 2021[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], politician[9], and trade unionist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,500 views/month, #4,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ed Asner was born in Kansas City[2].
  • Ed Asner died in Tarzana[4].
  • Ed Asner was born on November 15, 1929[3].
  • Ed Asner died on August 29, 2021[5].
  • Burial took place at Sheffield Cemetery[12].
  • Ed Asner was married to Nancy Sykes[13].
  • Ed Asner was married to Cindy Gilmore[14].
  • A child of Ed Asner was Kate Asner[15].
  • Ed Asner held citizenship in United States[16].
  • English was Ed Asner's native language[17].
  • Ed Asner's professions included actor[6].
  • Ed Asner's professions included film producer[7].
  • Ed Asner worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Ed Asner worked as a politician[9].
  • Ed Asner worked as a trade unionist[10].
  • Ed Asner's professions included voice actor[18].
  • Ed Asner's field of work was acting[19].
  • Ed Asner held the position of President of SAG[20].
  • Ed Asner was employed by Screen Actors Guild[21].
  • Ed Asner was educated at University of Chicago[22].
  • Ed Asner's education included a stint at Wyandotte High School[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Ed Asner is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules[24].
  • Ed Asner received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[25].
  • Ed Asner received the Paul Robeson Award[26].
  • Ed Asner received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ed Asner's place of birth was Kansas City[2]. He was born on November 15, 1929[3]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago[22], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and Wyandotte High School[23], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1937[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], politician[9], trade unionist[10], and voice actor[18]. Ed Asner's field of work was acting[19]. He was employed by Screen Actors Guild[21]. He held the position of President of SAG[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ed Asner is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[25], a lifetime achievement award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1962[37]; Paul Robeson Award[26], an award[38]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[27], a class of award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1954[41]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[42], an award for best supporting actor[43], in United States[44], founded in 1954[45]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[46], a commemorative plaque[47], in United States[48]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film[49], a film award category[50], in United States[51], founded in 1982[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Nancy Sykes[13] and Cindy Gilmore[14], a film producer[53], b. 1936[54]. A child of Ed Asner was Kate Asner[15]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[55]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[56].

Death and Burial

Ed Asner died on August 29, 2021[5]. He passed away in Tarzana[4]. Burial took place at Sheffield Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ed Asner ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,500 views/month, #4,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Ed Asner born?

Ed Asner's place of birth was 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[13] and Cindy Gilmore[14].

What did Ed Asner do for work?

Ed Asner worked as actor[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], politician[9], and trade unionist[10].

Where did Ed Asner go to school?

Ed Asner was educated at University of Chicago[22] and Wyandotte High School[23].

What awards did Ed Asner receive?

Honors received include Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[25], Paul Robeson Award[26], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[27], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[59].

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  20. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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