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- Birth name: Edward Kirk Herrmann
- Born: July 21, 1943
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
- Spouse: Leigh Curran (divorced)
- Awards: 1 Emmy Award, 1 Tony Award
- Debut movie: La Mortadella (1971)
- College: Bucknell University
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Edward Herrmann began his acting career in the classic films The Great Gatsby and The Paper Chase. In 1976, Hermman won a Tony Award for Best Actor in the play Mrs. Warren's Profession. Most recently he has appeared on the television shows Gilmore Girls and Grey's Anatomy.
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Notable Roles
- Thomas Craig Anderson in The Paper Chase (1973)
- Anderson Pearson in The Practice (1997-2001)
- Harrison Beecher in Oz (2000-2003)
- Richard Gilmore in Gilmore Girls (2000-2007)
- Norman Shales in Grey's Anatomy (2007)
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Quotes
- "I love the spoken word. I love hearing it. The way the words can seduce you."-Edward HerrmannTV.com: Edward Herrmann Quotes
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Edward Herrmann Questions
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Is anyone else sick of this whole, OMG... I love Edward Cullen fad? 8 AnswersAgreed. In homage to Kate Beckinsale... read more -
Do you think Wade Edwards was justified in shooting his 16 year old daughter's boyfriend after catching them having sex? 2 AnswersNo I think he is an over protective dad who can't let his daughter go, let alone understand that when kids grow up...sex becomes a topic...and a normal thing on... read more -
Is the claim that Edward VI made a law against breaking a boiled egg at the sharp (little) end a hoax? 3 AnswersNo positive proof yet, but a few interesting things: http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4493/britishlawsjx9.jpg I did a little more research, and found these l... read more
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Edward Herrmann Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- July 21, 1943: Born
- 1973: The Paper Chase
- 1974: The Great Gatsby
- 1979: Freedom Road
- 1981: Reds
- 1982: Annie
- 1984-1986: St. Elsewhere
- 1987: The Lost Boys
- 1993: My Boyfriend's Back
- 1994: Richie Rich
- 1997: Liberty! The American Revolution
- 1997-2001: The Practice
- 2000-2003: Oz
- 2000-2007: Gilmore Girls
- 2004: Welcome to Mooseport
- 2007: Grey's Anatomy



