Edward Herrmann

For other people named Edward Herrmann, see Edward Herrmann (disambiguation).

Edward Herrmann
Born
Edward Kirk Herrmann

(1943-07-21)July 21, 1943
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 2014(2014-12-31) (aged 71)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Alma materLondon Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Occupation(s)Actor, director, writer
Years active1971–2014
Spouses
  • Leigh Curran
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    (m. 1978; div. 1992)​
  • Star Roman
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    (m. 1993)​
Children3

Edward Kirk Herrmann (July 21, 1943 – December 31, 2014) was an American actor, director, and writer. He was known for his portrayals of Franklin D. Roosevelt in both the miniseries Eleanor and Franklin (1976) and 1982 film musical Annie, Richard Gilmore in Amy Sherman-Palladino's comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), and a ubiquitous narrator for historical programs on The History Channel[1] and in such PBS productions as Nova.[2] He was also known as a spokesman for Dodge automobiles in the 1990s.[3][4]

Herrmann started working in theatre on Broadway in 1972 with his debut in Moonchildren alongside James Woods. He received two Tony Award nominations, winning for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in Mrs. Warren's Profession in 1976. Herrmann received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for his performance in The Practice in 1999. He also received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination with the ensemble for Oliver Stone's Nixon (1995). Herrmann became known as a character actor having appeared in various films such as Warren Beatty's Reds (1981), Woody Allen's The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Garry Marshall's Overboard (1987), The Lost Boys (1987), Martin Scorsese's The Aviator (2004) and Chris Rock's I Think I Love My Wife (2007).

  1. ^ Ollove, Michael (July 26, 1996). "As Time Goes By, History Channel Blossoms". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  2. ^ "Submarines, Secrets and Spies". Nova. January 19, 1999. PBS. WGBH-TV. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  3. ^ Cantwell, Julie (September 18, 2000). "Dodge turns 'cool' in ads". Automotive News. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  4. ^ Bourne, Kay (March 11, 2009). "Edward Herrmann Dons Pope's Garb in New Play". EDGE. Retrieved February 9, 2014.