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Also Known As Yitzhak Edward Asner • Edward Asner
Born November 15, 1929 • Kansas City • Missouri • (Birthday in 2 days)
Died August 29, 2021 (aged 91) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Golden Globe Award (1980) • Emmy Award (1980) • Golden Globe Award (1978) • Emmy Award (1978) • Golden Globe Award (1977) • Emmy Award (1977) • Golden Globe Award (1976) • Emmy Award (1976) • Emmy Award (1975) • Emmy Award (1972) • Golden Globe Award (1972) • Emmy Award (1971)

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