Biographie
Tony and Emmy-winning actor Edward Herrmann enjoys an impressive career that spans more than 30 years in the theater, films and television. His work on Broadway includes “Mrs. Warren's Profession,” for which he won a Tony Award; “The Philadelphia Story,” for which he earned a Tony nomination; “Plenty”; and “Love Letter.”
His feature film roles include Martin Scorsese’s THE AVIATOR, as well as NIXON, RICHIE RICH, THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO, A LITTLE SEX, THE GREAT GATSBY, ANNIE, REDS, THE GREAT WALDO PEPPER, THE DAY OF THE DOLPHIN, CRITICAL CARE, OVERBOARD, BIG BUSINESS, MRS. SOFFEL, TAKEDOWN, THE PAPER CHASE, DOUBLE TAKE, THE CAT'S MEOW, DOWN and THE EMPEROR'S CLUB.
On television, Herrmann has starred as Richard Gilmore in the 2006 season of THE GILMORE GIRLS. He previously appeared in six-episodes on THE PRACTICE, which earned him a 1999 Emmy. He also guest-starred in the 200th anniversary episode of LAW & ORDER and in a recurring role on OZ.
He received additional Emmy nominations for his work on ST. ELSEWHERE and in the telefilms CONCEALED ENEMIES and ELEANOR AND FRANKLIN: THE WHITE HOUSE YEARS. A highlight of his television movie credits include ATOMIC TRAIN, BENDETTA, HALLMARK HALL OF FAME’S ST. MAYBE, PANDORA’S CLOCK, SOUL OF SENTENCE, FIRE IN THE DARK, MORROW, THE LAWRENCEVILLE STORIES, THE ELECTRIC GRANDMOTHER, A LOVE AFFAIR: THE ELEANOR AND LOU GEHRIG STORY, and LAST ACT IS A SOLO.
He has also recorded more than 50 books on tape, serves as the narrator for A&E’s HISTORY LOST AND FOUND series and an announcer for the History Channel. He frequently returns to the stage and was recently seen in Neil Simon’s new play “The Dinner Party” at the Mark Taper forum and “Educating Rita” directed by the late Bruce Paltrow.
The Weinstein Company
Acteur
Participant
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2015 |
The 87th Annual Academy Awards - i.a. |
2004 |
Gilmore Girls Backstage Special |
1990 |
Night of 100 Stars III |
1986 |
The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards |
1983 |
The 37th Annual Tony Awards |
1976 |
The 30th Annual Tony Awards |