Ed Asner
Awards & Honours
37
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Ed Asner stands as a titan of American television history, holding the unique distinction of winning seven Primetime Emmy Awards, the most ever by a male performer. His ability to seamlessly transition the character of Lou Grant from a comedic sidekick to a dramatic lead remains unmatched in the industry. Beyond his acting accolades, his leadership as a two-term president of the Screen Actors Guild demonstrated a fierce commitment to the welfare of performers. His induction into the Television Hall of Fame and receipt of the SAG Life Achievement Award cemented his status as a cultural icon whose influence extended far beyond the screen.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Television Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for outstanding contributions to television.
SAG Life Achievement Award
Honored for his lifetime of achievement and advocacy.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star for contributions to the motion picture industry.
Honorary Doctorate
Awarded an honorary degree for his contributions to the arts.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest TV Characters of All Time
Best Animated Film Performances
Magazine Covers
Variety
1981
SAG President Ed Asner
Entertainment Weekly
2009
The Voice of Up
Records & Feats
Most Primetime Emmy Awards Won by a Male Performer
Won seven Primetime Emmy Awards, setting the record for male performers.
Same Character in Comedy and Drama Emmys
One of the few actors to win Emmys for the same character (Lou Grant) in both comedy and drama categories.