ED ASNER – 91 YEARS OLD

Emmy award-winning actor Ed Asner has come a long way from his theatre playwright roots in 1950s Chicago. The Kansas native started his career in the industry after finishing his degree at the University of Chicago. Following his graduation, he became active in the theatre industry in Chicago, and later on, New York. After a couple of small acting credits, Ed was hired to play the role of Lou Grant in the hit sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Over the years, Ed achieved several accolades, including seven Emmys. He was also once the president of the Screen Actors Guild and was the inspiration behind Disney’s Up. Ed continued to work in the industry today as an actor, writer, and voice talent. The award-winning actor gives due praise to the people who helped him get to where he is now, as he never takes anything or anyone for granted. This is probably one of the things that make him so special— he knows how to look back to his roots.