Edward Herrmann

(1943-2014)

American actor, director

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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 and in such PBS productions as Nova. He was also known as a spokesman for Dodge automobiles in the 1990s.

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Born	Edward Kirk Herrmann 21 July 1943 Washington, District of Columbia USA
Died	31 December 2014 (aged 71) New York City , New York USA
Zodiac	Cancer
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Leigh Curran 1943- · · m. 1978; div. 1986 info edit

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Star Benson - · · m. 1992 info edit

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Ryan info 1st child with Star Benson Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Scott Patterson · Associate · 1958- · American actor edit info

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Lauren Graham · Friend · 1967- · American actress, producer and novelist edit info

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