Cast: Ed Asner

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Ed Asner. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


El Dorado

1966 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast John Wayne · Robert Mitchum · James Caan · Charlene Holt

Synopsis El Dorado (1966) follows the story of a skilled gunslinger, Cole Thornton, who initially declines an offer from Bart Jason to take on a job that would pit him against an old friend, a sheriff. Several months pass, and Cole...

7.8

13K votes

7.8

13K votes

Direction Aaron Sorkin · Thomas Schlamme · Timothy Busfield · John Fortenberry

Cast Matthew Perry · Amanda Peet · Steven Weber · Bradley Whitford

Synopsis Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (TV Series) (2006) is a drama series that delves into the intricate world of television production, focusing on the behind-the-scenes dynamics, romantic entanglements, and the delicate equilibrium between creative talent, on-air personalities, and network...

7.6

2K votes

7.6

2K votes

J.F.K. (JFK)

1991 · Movie · 190 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Stone

Cast Kevin Costner · Tommy Lee Jones · Gary Oldman · Joe Pesci

Synopsis J.F.K. (JFK) (1991) follows the journey of Jim Garrison, a New Orleans district attorney portrayed by Kevin Costner, as he delves into the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. His investigation uncovers a complex web of deceit involving a...

7.5

27K votes

7.5

27K votes

Direction Josh Heald · Jon Hurwitz · Hayden Schlossberg · Jennifer Celotta

Cast William Zabka · Ralph Macchio · Courtney Henggeler · Xolo Maridueña

Synopsis Cobra Kai (TV Series) (2018) is a gripping television series that spans from 2018 to the present day, consisting of three seasons and 30 episodes. Set three decades after the climactic showdown at the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, the...

7.4

9K votes

7.4

9K votes

Roots (TV Miniseries)

1977 · Series · 573 min. · United States

Direction Marvin J. Chomsky · John Erman · David Greene · Gilbert Moses

Cast Todd Bridges · Robert Reed · John Amos · Madge Sinclair

Synopsis Roots (TV Miniseries) (1977) chronicles the harrowing journey of Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), a young man forcibly taken from his African homeland in the 18th century and subjected to the brutal conditions of slavery in America. This epic tale spans...

7.3

3K votes

7.3

3K votes

Direction James Adolphus

Cast Mary Tyler Moore · James L. Brooks · Rob Reiner · Treva Silverman

Synopsis Being Mary Tyler Moore (2023) delves into the pioneering journey of Mary Tyler Moore, an iconic figure who, through her multifaceted career as an actress, performer, and advocate, transformed the depiction of women in media. Her groundbreaking work redefined the...

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7.0

27 votes

7.0

27 votes

Direction Roy Huggins · Jerry Hopper · Walter Grauman · Alexander Singer

Cast David Janssen · Barry Morse · William Conrad · Paul Birch

Synopsis The Fugitive (TV Series) (1963) follows the gripping journey of Dr. Richard Kimble, a dedicated pediatrician from Indiana, who is wrongfully accused and convicted of his wife's murder. Despite his claims of innocence, Kimble is sentenced to life in prison....

7.0

1K votes

7.0

1K votes

Direction Leslie Stevens · Joseph Stefano · Gerd Oswald · Byron Haskin

Cast Robert Duvall · Robert Culp · Dabney Coleman · Martin Landau

Synopsis The Outer Limits (TV Series) (1963) aired from 1963 to 1965 on ABC, consisting of 49 episodes. The series, created by Leslie Stevens, was inspired by shows like "The Twilight Zone" and "Science Fiction Theatre," but it carved out its...

6.8

704 votes

6.8

704 votes

Daniel

1983 · Movie · 130 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Timothy Hutton · Mandy Patinkin · Lindsay Crouse · Ed Asner

Synopsis Daniel (1983) follows the imagined narrative of Daniel, the offspring of Paul and Rochelle Isaacson, who were put to death as Soviet spies in the 1950s. Set in the 1960s, the film portrays Daniel as a graduate student in New...

6.7

180 votes

6.7

180 votes

Too Big to Fail (TV)

2011 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Curtis Hanson

Cast William Hurt · Ed Asner · Billy Crudup · Paul Giamatti

Synopsis Too Big to Fail (TV) (2011) delves into the tumultuous events of the 2008 financial crisis, with a particular focus on the pivotal role played by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. The narrative unfolds as key figures in the financial world...

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6.7

2K votes

6.7

2K votes

Direction David Greene · Boris Sagal

Cast Peter Strauss · Nick Nolte · Susan Blakely · Ed Asner

Synopsis Rich Man, Poor Man (TV Miniseries) (1976) is a gripping adaptation of Irwin Shaw's expansive novel, chronicling the decades from World War II through the 1960s. The story revolves around the fluctuating destinies of the Jordache brothers, immigrants who take...

6.7

2K votes

6.7

2K votes

Direction James L. Brooks · Allan Burns · Gene Reynolds · Alexander Singer

Cast Ed Asner · Robert Walden · Linda Kelsey · Mason Adams

Synopsis Lou Grant (TV Series) (1977) spans five seasons and 114 episodes, following the journey of Lou Grant as he transitions from his role in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" to the bustling city of Los Angeles. Here, he takes on...

6.6

2K votes

6.6

2K votes

Fort Apache, the Bronx

1981 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Daniel Petrie

Cast Paul Newman · Ed Asner · Ken Wahl · Danny Aiello

Synopsis Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) presents a gritty portrayal of life in New York's notorious South Bronx through the eyes of a dedicated police officer. The narrative revolves around the "Fort Apache," a police station that feels more like a...

6.5

3K votes

6.5

3K votes

Direction Liz Feldman · Geeta Patel · Kat Coiro · Abe Sylvia

Cast Christina Applegate · Linda Cardellini · James Marsden · Ed Asner

Synopsis Dead to Me (TV Series) (2019) follows the unlikely bond between a recently widowed woman and a charismatic free spirit, each harboring a hidden truth. This darkly comedic series explores their evolving relationship as they navigate life's challenges together. The...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

The Slender Thread

1965 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Sidney Poitier · Anne Bancroft · Telly Savalas · Steven Hill

Synopsis The Slender Thread (1965) follows the story of Alan, a dedicated college student in Seattle who volunteers at a crisis intervention center. One fateful evening, while manning the center alone, Alan receives a desperate call from a woman who has...

6.4

105 votes

6.4

105 votes

Route 66 (TV Series)

1960 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction David Lowell Rich · Arthur Hiller · Tom Gries · George Sherman

Cast Martin Milner · George Maharis · Glenn Corbett · Elizabeth MacRae

Synopsis Route 66 (TV Series) (1960) follows the adventures of two young men as they traverse the United States in a Corvette sports car. The series aired weekly on CBS from 1960 to 1964. Martin Milner portrayed Tod Stiles, while George...

6.3

25 votes

6.3

25 votes

Direction Lee Philips

Cast Stockard Channing · Ed Asner · Jim Backus · Joe Flynn

Synopsis The Girl Most Likely to... (TV) (1973) follows the journey of a young woman who, after enduring a life of mistreatment due to her perceived lack of beauty, decides to undergo a transformative plastic surgery. Emerging from the procedure with...

6.3

23 votes

6.3

23 votes

6.3

358 votes

Direction Buddy Ruskin · Gene Nelson · Robert Michael Lewis · Earl Bellamy

Cast Michael Cole · Clarence Williams III · Peggy Lipton · Tige Andrews

Synopsis The Mod Squad (TV Series) (1968) follows the adventures of three young individuals who defy societal norms and work together to combat crime. Over the course of five seasons and 123 episodes, these unconventional heroes navigate the complexities of the...

6.2

21 votes

6.2

21 votes

Direction James L. Brooks · Allan Burns · Jay Sandrich · Peter Baldwin

Cast Mary Tyler Moore · Ed Asner · Valerie Harper · Gavin MacLeod

Synopsis Mary Tyler Moore (TV Series) (1970) spans seven seasons and 168 episodes, chronicling the life of Mary Richards as she relocates to Minneapolis following a failed relationship. She secures a position as an associate producer in a modest television newsroom,...

6.1

410 votes

6.1

410 votes