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Ernie Grunwald Biography

Birth Name:Ernie Grunwald

Birth Place:Thornhill, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series for "Call Me Fitz" from the Monte-Carlo TV Festival in 2011
  • Was nominated for two Gemini Awards for "Call Me Fitz" in 2011, one of which he won: Best Performance by a Supporting Actor
  • Graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Theater
  • Started out in Canadian television and had an early role on HBO's "The High Life․"
  • Quote: "I love the work, getting to meet interesting people and seeing how they work․ The business part of it can get a bit trying, but as long as you don't take things too seriously or personally it can be a lot of fun․"
  • Best known for his many guest and recurring TV roles, as well as for his role as Larry on "Call Me Fitz․"
  • His first role was on an episode of "Due South" in 1994, where he played a morgue attendant

Awards

  • 2011Gemini-Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2011Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series: winner
  • 2011Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated