Edward Herrmann Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2008, he performed as the special guest of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in their "Ring, Christmas Bells" holiday concert
• Received a Fulbright Fellowship to study acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
• While attending Bucknell University, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity
• Made his screen acting debut in the film "Lady Liberty" in 1971
• Quote: "[on voice acting] "The voice is important in a way that it is not in film or television․ The whole character and color of the emotional life of a scene must be conveyed by the voice of the actor alone․ Wonderful - and challenging to do․""
• Quote: "I love the spoken word․ I love hearing it․ The way the words can seduce you․"
• Frequently is involved with projects that feature historical figures
• Best known for his roles as Richard Gilmore in "Gilmore Girls" and as Max in "The Lost Boys․"
• Often portrays characters who are high-powered socially
• An avid automobile enthusiast, he spends his time restoring classic cars