Edward Herrmann

Birth Name:

Edward Kirk Herrmann

Birth Place:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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: "I love the spoken word․ I love hearing it․ The way the words can seduce you․"
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․""
Best known for his roles as Richard Gilmore in "Gilmore Girls" and as Max in "The Lost Boys․"
Frequently is involved with projects that feature historical figures
Often portrays characters who are high-powered socially
An avid automobile enthusiast, he spends his time restoring classic cars

1976Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special:Nominated
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special:Nominated
1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series:Nominated
1987Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series:Nominated
1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast:Nominated
1999Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
2012Razzie Award - Worst Ensemble:Nominated

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