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Ed Asner
American actor (1929–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eddie Asner (November 15, 1929 – August 29, 2021), better known as Ed Asner, was an American actor, voice artist and former president of the Screen Actors Guild.[2]
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Ed Asner | |
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![]() Asner in 2017 | |
Born | Eddie Asner[1] (1929-11-15)November 15, 1929 |
Died | August 29, 2021(2021-08-29) (aged 91) Tarzana, California, U.S. |
Education | Wyandotte High School |
Alma mater | University of Chicago |
Occupation(s) | Actor, voice artist |
Years active | 1957–2021 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Nancy Sykes
(m. 1959; div. 1988)Cindy Gilmore
(m. 1998; div. 2015) |
Children | 4 |
21st President of the Screen Actors Guild | |
In office November 3, 1981 – June 20, 1985 | |
Preceded by | William Schallert |
Succeeded by | Patty Duke |
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