Edward Herrmann

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.

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), Martin Scorsese's ''The Aviator'' (2004) and Chris Rock's ''I Think I Love My Wife'' (2007). Provided by Wikipedia
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    History Sunday. big chill / narrated by Edward Herrmann.

    History Sunday. big chill / narrated by Edward Herrmann.

    Published 2005
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    The states / produced by Actuality Productions, Inc. for the History Channel.

    The states / produced by Actuality Productions, Inc. for the History Channel.

    Published 2007
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    How the earth was made / directed by Peter Chinn.

    How the earth was made / directed by Peter Chinn.

    Published 2007
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    Desperate crossing : the untold story of the Mayflower / director & producer, Lisa Quijano Wolfinger ; produced by Lone Wolf Documentary Group for the History Channel.

    Desperate crossing : the untold story of the Mayflower / director & producer, Lisa Quijano Wolfinger ; produced by Lone Wolf Documentary Group for the History Channel.

    Published 2006
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    Ape to man / directed by Nic Young ; produced by Anna Thomson and Lion Television.

    Ape to man / directed by Nic Young ; produced by Anna Thomson and Lion Television.

    Published 2005
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    Cancer. Ken Burns presents ; a film by Barak Goodman ; directed by Jack Youngelson and Barak Goodman ; a production of Florentine Films, Laura Ziskin Pictures and WETA Washington, D.C. in association with Ark Media.

    Cancer. Ken Burns presents ; a film by Barak Goodman ; directed by Jack Youngelson and Barak Goodman ; a production of Florentine Films, Laura Ziskin Pictures and WETA Washington, D.C. in association with Ark Media.

    Published 2015
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    The revolution. produced by Stephen Stept ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by Luis J. Darrow ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced by Stephen Stept ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by Luis J. Darrow ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    Published 2006
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    The revolution. produced by Stephen Stept ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by Luis J. Darrow, Annie Wong ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced by Stephen Stept ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by Luis J. Darrow, Annie Wong ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    Beyond the Da Vinci code / executive producers, Robb Weller, Gary H. Grossman ; supervising producer/writer, Thomas Quinn ; producer/writer, Rob Blumenstein ; director/senior editor, Will Ehbrecht ; produced by Weller/Grossman Productions in association with Paulist Productions for the History Channel.

    Beyond the Da Vinci code / executive producers, Robb Weller, Gary H. Grossman ; supervising producer/writer, Thomas Quinn ; producer/writer, Rob Blumenstein ; director/senior editor, Will Ehbrecht ; produced by Weller/Grossman Productions in association with Paulist Productions for the History Channel.

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    The revolution. produced and written by Gregory Henry ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced and written by Gregory Henry ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    The revolution. produced by Gregory Henry, Stephen Stept ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by Louis J. Darrow, Gregory Henry ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced by Gregory Henry, Stephen Stept ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by Louis J. Darrow, Gregory Henry ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    The revolution. produced and written by Gregory Henry ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced and written by Gregory Henry ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    The revolution. produced and written by Gregory Henry ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced and written by Gregory Henry ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    The revolution. produced and written by David Shadrack Smith ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced and written by David Shadrack Smith ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    The revolution. produced and written by David Shadrack Smith ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced and written by David Shadrack Smith ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    The revolution. produced and written by David Shadrack Smith ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced and written by David Shadrack Smith ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    The revolution. produced by David Shadrack Smith ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by David Shadrack Smith, Kristina Cafarella ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced by David Shadrack Smith ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by David Shadrack Smith, Kristina Cafarella ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    The revolution. produced by Gregory Henry ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

    The revolution. produced by Gregory Henry ; directed by Peter Schnall, Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; series producer, Stephen Stept ; written by Gregory Henry, David Shadrack Smith ; produced by Partisan Pictures for the History Channel.

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    The sorrows of gin.

    The sorrows of gin. by Cheever, John

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    The paper chase / a Thompson-Paul production ; Twentieth Century Fox ; producers, Robert C. Thompson, Rodrick Paul ; screenplay writer, James Bridges ; director, James Bridges.

    The paper chase / a Thompson-Paul production ; Twentieth Century Fox ; producers, Robert C. Thompson, Rodrick Paul ; screenplay writer, James Bridges ; director, James Bridges.

    Published 2003
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