EDWARD HERRMANN

American actor, director, and writer Edward Hermann was best known for his role on Gilmore Girls as Richard Gilmore, the wealthy father of Lorelai and grandfather of Rory. He’s also known for his portrayal of Franklin D. Roosevelt in the made-for-television movies Eleanor and Franklin and Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years, in 1976 and 1977 respectively. Hermann also lent his voice as Roosevelt in Ken Burns’ documentary The Roosevelts: An Intimate History. The actor’s talent for portraying a wide array of roles was not a secret as he also performed on stages.

He debuted on Broadway in the comedy Moonchildren in 1971. He then won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor for his performance in the 1976 revival of Mrs. Warren’s Profession. Herrmann has appeared in many television shows and films, and people he has worked with gave him credit for how great he was as a person and an actor. On December 31, 2014, he took his last breath. Edward Herrmann will always be remembered as a versatile actor with a fantastic set of talents.