Ed Asner was an acclaimed American character actor, seven-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, and two-term President of the Screen Actors Guild, immortalized as newsroom editor Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the voice of Carl Fredricksen in Pixar's Up.
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American Actor, Former SAG President, 7-Time Emmy Winner & Voice of Carl Fredricksen in 'Up'
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of Ed Asner on November 15 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on American Actor, Former SAG President, 7-Time Emmy Winner & Voice of Carl Fredricksen in 'Up'.
“You've got spunk! I hate spunk!”
“Acting is not about pretending; it's about uncovering the truth of human vulnerability beneath the gruff exterior.”
“Voicing Carl Fredricksen in 'Up' reminded me that love never ends, and that the greatest adventure of all is the life we share with someone.”
“Beneath the tough, grumpy newsroom editor beat a heart that cared deeply about journalistic truth and ethics.”
“Humor is the ultimate weapon to keep despair at bay.”
“I was proud to lead the Screen Actors Guild and fight for fair wages, healthcare, and dignity for working actors.”
“Never be afraid to speak out against injustice, even when it costs you jobs and comfort.”
“Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching, and standing up for the underdog when everyone else walks away.”
“Autism advocacy and supporting disabled artists were the most rewarding roles of my later years.”
“Live a life that leaves the world a little fairer, kinder, and more honest than you found it.”
American Actor, Former SAG President, 7-Time Emmy Winner & Voice of Carl Fredricksen in 'Up'
