Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Edward Herrmann boasts an impressive career that spans more than 30 years in the theater,
in film and on 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 Letters.
On the big screen, Herrmann has created memorable characters in many movies, Nixon, Ritchie Rich and Born Yesterday to name
a few. Currently, Herrmann is shooting the Coen brothers feature film Intolerable Cruelty. He appeared on television in a
six-episode story arc on The Practice which earned him a 1999 Emmy Award. He also guest-starred in the 200th anniversary
episode of Law & Order and in a recurring role on Oz. Herrmann received additional Emmy nominations for his work on St.
Elsewhere, the movie Concealed Enemies and Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years.
Herrmann frequently returns to the stage and recently finished performing in Neil Simon's new play, The Dinner Party, at the
Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. This past hiatus, he performed at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in the play Educating
Rita directed by Bruce Paltrow.
Additionally, he serves as the narrator for the A&E Channel's History Lost and Found and the series Founding Fathers. He
also continues his work as the announcer for the History Channel as well as hosting the series The Ultimate Auto, which has
established Herrmann as a leading figure among automobile hobbyists. With six automobile restorations to his credit,
Herrmann is an active participant in rallies and car shows.
Last year, Herrmann was honored by his alma mater, Bucknell University, for outstanding achievement in his chosen profession.
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Full name Edward Herrmann
Date of birth July 21, 1943
Place of birth Washington, DC
Height 6'5 (1.96 m)
Eyes/hair Blue/dark blond
Sign Cancer
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