Edward Herrmann

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Edward Herrmann (born July 21, 1943) is an American television and film actor.

1 Biography
2 Select filmography
3 External links

[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Herrmann was born in Washington, D.C. to Jean Eleanor and John Anthony Herrmann; he has German ancestry on his father's side.[1] Herrmann graduated from Bucknell University in 1965, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, and studied acting at the ([2]) London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (1968 - 1969) on a Fulbright Fellowship.

[edit] Career

Herrmann is well known for his uncanny portrayal of American president Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Eleanor and Franklin (1976, TV), the made-for-TV movie Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977), and the first feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical Annie (1982), as well as "Richie Rich" (1994) a movie adaptation of a Harvey Comics comic book character- in which he plays Richard Rich Sr. Herrmann's acting career spans thirty-two years and has earned him both an Emmy in 1999 for his guest appearances on The Practice and a Tony Award in 1976, for his performance in Mrs. Warren's Profession. He was also nominated for Emmys in 1986 and 1987 for his guest-starring role as Father Joseph McCabe on St. Elsewhere.

Herrmann is also known for his voluminous "voice work" for The History Channel, various PBS specials, and has been the "Voice of Dodge" for twelve years.

Herrmann is a well-known automotive enthusiast and restores classic motor cars. He is the MC for the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance every August. He hosts the television show "Automobile" on The History Channel. He currently portrays Richard Gilmore on the CW's Gilmore Girls.

[edit] Personal life

On September 9, 1978, Herrmann married Leigh Curran, an American actress and writer. They are now divorced. He is a graduate of Bucknell University, in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. His daughter Ryan has also done some acting.

Herrmann currently lives in Salisbury, Connecticut.