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Edward Herrmann, (born July 21, 1943 in
Washington, D.C.), is one of the most recognizable
character actors in American television and
movies.  

Best known for his uncanny portrayal of American
president Franklin Delano Roosevelt in "Eleanor
and Franklin" (1976, TV) and again in "Eleanor and
Franklin: The White House Years" (1977, TV),
Herrmann's acting career spans thirty-two years
and has earned him both an Emmy in 1999 for his
guest appearances on "The Practice" and a Tony
Award in 1976, for his performance in "Mrs.
Warren’s Profession".

Herrmann is also known for his voluminous "voice
work" for The History Channel, various PBS
specials, and has been the "Voice of Dodge" for
twelve years.

Herrmann graduated from Bucknell University in
1965 and studied acting at London's Academy of
Music and Dramatic Art (1968 - 1969) on a
Fulbright Fellowship.

Herrmann is a well-known automotive enthusiast and
restores classic motor cars.

== Select filmography ==

* The Great Gatsby (1971)
* The Paper Chase (1972)
* Eleanor and Franklin (1976, TV)
* Reds (1981)
* Annie (1982)
* St. Elsewhere (1981, TV)
* Mrs. Soffel (1984)
* The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
* The Lost Boys (1987)
* A Foreign Field (1993)
* Richie Rich (1994)
* Law & Order (1995, TV)
* Oz (television program)|Oz (1997, TV)
* The Practice (1997-99, TV)
* Gilmore Girls (2000-, TV)
* The Cat's Meow (2001)
* The Emperor's Club (2002)
* Intolerable Cruelty (2003)
* The Aviator (2004)

==External links==
*imdb name|id=0001346|name=Edward Herrmann
*http://www.angelfire.com/me3/lewiscat/eh.html
Edward Herrmann, One Fine Actor