Ed Asner

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Characters played by Ed Asner

Ed Wuncler — The Boondocks (2005)

Identified as Ed Wuncler III in the narrative, he accompanies Riley and others on a mission to Oprah Winfrey television studio in an attempt to kidnap her.

Lou Grant — Lou Grant (1977)

American newspaper editor and title protagonist of the CBS drama series. Portrayed by Ed Asner, the character originated from The Mary Tyler Moore Show and won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

J. Jonah Jameson — Spider-Man (1994)

Loudmouth publisher of the Daily Bugle who frequently weaponizes Peter's photographs to launch smear campaigns against Spider-Man.

Carl Fredricksen — Up (2009)

The elderly protagonist who attaches balloons to his house to fly to Paradise Falls to honor his late wife, Ellie. He teams up with a young scout and a talking dog, overcomes his isolation, defeats the obsessed explorer Muntz, and ultimately fulfills his promise while forming a new bond.

Santa — Elf (2003)

Santa is the real Santa Claus whose sleigh crashes in Central Park after its engine is lost and Christmas spirit has declined. Buddy helps recover the engine, while Santa later depends on the crowd's renewed Christmas cheer to power the sleigh and escape with Buddy.

Grandpa Heffley — Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022)

Elderly grandfather figure residing at Leisure Towers retirement home.

Mr. Carson — Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012)

Neighbor or family associate.

Carl Fredricksen — Dug's Special Mission (2009)

Carl Fredricksen becomes Dug's new master at the end of the story. Dug recognizes him after hearing a voice in the mist, and Carl is surprised when Dug speaks after the credits.

Uncle Charlie — Hard Rain (1998)

Uncle Charlie is Tom's partner in driving the armored truck and collecting money during the evacuation. Although Tom initially believes Charlie called the National Guard after the ambush, Jim reveals that Charlie was actually cooperating with the robbers. Kenny kills Charlie because he was not told that Charlie was part of the plan.

Granny Goodness — Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010)

Ruthless New God, leader of the Female Furies, and Darkseid's lieutenant.

Bart Jason — El Dorado (1966)

A wealthy landowner and primary antagonist who uses hired guns to illegally pressure the MacDonald family into surrendering their land and water rights. He orchestrates the initial conflict, kidnaps Saul MacDonald, and is ultimately shot by Joey during the final confrontation.

Horace McNickle — The Christmas Star (1986)

A cynical prisoner who spent eight years in prison after taking the blame for the Warrington Department Store robbery. With six months remaining before parole, he is determined to recover his share of the stolen money and confronts Lucky.

Career Overview

Ed Asner has 339 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently All of My Heart Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Lou Grant, Gargoyles, Spider-Man. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
339
Birth Date
1929-11-15
Birth Place
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q154421), public domain (CC0).