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Edward Herrmann: Biography

Edward Herrmann

Birth Name: Edward Kirk Herrmann
Birth Place: Washington, DC
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/21/1943, Cancer
Profession: Actor

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Edward Herrmann Fast Facts:

Attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts on a Fulbright scholarship.
Won his Tony Award for Mrs. Warren's Profession the same year (1976) that Kelly Bishop, his costar on Gilmore Girls, won her Tony Award for A Chorus Line.
Has played FDR three times: in the 1976 TV-movie Eleanor and Franklin; the 1977 sequel Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years; and in the 1982 musical Annie.
Is a vintage-car enthusiast who has restored several autos.
Has recorded many audiobooks, voiced numerous TV commercials and narrated programming for The History Channel.

Edward Herrmann Relationships:
Emma - Daughter
Jean Eleanor Herrmann - Mother
John Anthony Herrmann - Father
Leigh Curran - Ex-wife
Rory Herrmann - Son
Ryen - Daughter
Star Herrmann - Wife
Edward Herrmann Awards:
1995 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
1987 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series - Nominee
1976 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special - Nominee
1976 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Play) - Winner
1983 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special - Nominee
1986 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series - Nominee
College:
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA (BA in English, 1965); attended London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, London, England

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Greys Anatomy, Eve Gordon, Martin Spanjers, Justin Chambers, Edward Herrmann Scott Garfield/ABC

Greys Anatomy, Edward Herrmann Scott Garfield/ABC

Gilmore Girls, Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann Greg Gayne/The CW

Anne Heche, John Rubinstein, Edward Herrmann, Michael York Eric Neitzel/WireImage.com

Dan Castalleneta, Edward Herrmann Eric Neitzel/WireImage.com

Gilmore Girls, Edward Herrmann, Kelly Bishop Danny Feld/The WB

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