Herrmann, Edward

Edward Herrmann's films include "Nixon, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Annie, "and "The Aviator". On television's "Gilmore Girls "he starred as the patriarch, Richard Gilmore. He has also appeared on "The Good Wife, Law & Order, 30 Rock, Grey's Anatomy, "and "Oz". He earned an Emmy Award for "The Practice", and remains well-known for his Emmy-nominated portrayals of FDR in "Eleanor and Franklin "and "Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years". On Broadway, he won a Tony Award for his performance in "Mrs. Warren's Profession."