Ed Asner

“Santa in the Movies”
Los Angeles, California
1929 – 2021

International Santa Claus Hall of Fame Charter Member – December 2015

 

Ed Asner
Ed Asner – Los Angeles, California

Best known for his role as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off series Lou Grant, Ed Asner was one of the most respected actors in American television. Later in his career, he became widely recognized for his portrayals of Santa Claus, most notably in the holiday classic Elf (2003).

Over the course of his career, Asner played or voiced Santa Claus at least eight times across film and television, making him one of the most prolific Santa performers in entertainment history.

His appearances include The Christmas Star, Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus, The Story of Santa Claus, Olive, the Other Reindeer, Elf, Regular Show, Christmas on the Bayou, Santa Stole Our Dog: A Merry Doggone Christmas!, and Saving Christmas.

Asner was twice elected President of the Screen Actors Guild and won seven Emmy Awards, the most by any male performer.