Happy birthday! Edward Asner turns 96 today
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Edward Asner is celebrating his 96th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Popular actor Edward Asner (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 96th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Asner, a cultural icon
Born Edward David Asner in Kansas City on November 15, 1929, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Asner's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Edward hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Edward Asner as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 96.
Happy Birthday, Edward, you're the best!
Edward Asner career in pictures
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970 - 1977)
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