# List of awards and nominations received by Ed Asner

Ed Asner was an American actor who received various awards and nominations. With seven Primetime Emmy Awards, Asner has won the most performance awards of any male performer in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards. As a voice actor, he received notices for his work on animated series and films, including four Daytime Emmy Award nominations. Asner also received several honorary awards, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.
Asner experienced much success in television during the 1970s, garnering acclaim for his role as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) and the eponymous spin-off series based on Grant (1977–1982). For his role as Lou Grant, Asner earned three Emmy awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and two for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first actor to win an Emmy award in both comedy and drama genres for the same role. He earned further acclaim for his work in television miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man and Roots as well as five Golden Globe Awards for his television work.

## Audie Awards

The Audie Awards are awards for achievement in spoken word, particularly audiobook narration and audiodrama performance, published in the United States of America. They are presented by the Audio Publishers Association (APA). Asner received one award and one nomination.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Result |
| 1997 | Inspirational/Spiritual | Grow Old Along with Me, the Best Is Yet to Be | Won |
| 1997 | Multi-Voiced Performance | Grow Old Along with Me, the Best Is Yet to Be | Nominated |
| 1997 | Inspirational/Spiritual | Conversations with God | Nominated |
| 1997 | Multi-Voiced Performance | Star Wars: Return of the Jedi | Nominated |
| 1997 | Audiobook Adapted from Another Medium | Sleeping Beauty | Won |
| 2000 | Audiobook Adapted from Another Medium | The Dybbuk | Won |
| 2020 | Business and Personal Development | The Barefoot Spirit | Nominated |

## Behind the Voice Actors Awards

The Behind the Voice Actors Award is an annual accolade that recognizes excellence in voice acting. Asner won an award in 2011.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
| 2011 | Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short | All-Star Superman | Won | |

## CableACE Awards

The CableACE Award, created by the National Cable Television Association, was an annual accolade that recognizes the best in cable television. Asner received two nominations.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
| 1984 | Actor in a Dramatic or Theatrical Program | A Case of Libel | Nominated | |
| 1989 | Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries | A Friendship in Vienna | Nominated | |

## Character and Morality in Entertainment Awards

The Character and Morality in Entertainment Awards (CAMIE) are annual accolades presented to uplifting films. Asner won the Director Camie award for his work on The Christmas Card (2006).
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
| 2007 | Director Camie | The Christmas Card | Won | |

## Daytime Emmy Awards

Created by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) and Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) in 1974, the Daytime Emmy Award is an annual accolade that honors excellence in daytime television programming. Asner received a nomination for his voice over work in WordGirl.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Role(s) | Result |
| 1991 | Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series | Captain Planet and the Planeteers | Hoggish Greedly | Nominated |
| 1996 | Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program | Spider-Man | J. Jonah Jameson | Nominated |
| 2010 | Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program | WordGirl: Meat My Dad | Kid Potato | Nominated |
| 2017 | Outstanding Performer in a Children's, Preschool Children's or Educational and Informational Program | A StoryBots Christmas | Santa Claus | Nominated |

## Golden Globe Awards

The Golden Globe Award, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), is an annual accolade awarded for outstanding artistic achievement in film and television. Out of eleven nominations, Asner won five awards; two for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, one for Rich Man, Poor Man, and two for Lou Grant.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Role(s) | Result |
| 1971 | Best Supporting Actor – Television | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Won |
| 1972 | Best Supporting Actor – Television | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1973 | Best Supporting Actor – Television | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1974 | Best TV Actor – Musical or Comedy | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1975 | Best Supporting Actor – Television | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Won |
| 1976 | Best Supporting Actor – Television | Rich Man, Poor Man | Axel Jordache | Won |
| 1977 | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Won |
| 1978 | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1979 | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Won |
| 1980 | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1981 | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Nominated |

## Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the music industry worldwide. Asner received two nominations.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
| 1997 | Best Spoken Word Or Non-musical Album | Grow Old Along with Me, the Best Is Yet to Be | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Spoken Word Album for Children | Scat | Nominated | |

## Online Film & Television Association

The Online Film & Television Association Award is an annual accolade that recognizes excellence in film and television.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
| 2009 | Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series | CSI: NY | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Best Voice-Over Performance | Up | Nominated | |

## Primetime Emmy Awards

The Primetime Emmy Award, presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), is an annual accolade honoring outstanding achievement in primetime television programming. Asner received seventeen nominations, winning five Emmys for his role as Lou Grant and two others for his work on Rich Man, Poor Man and Roots.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Role(s) | Result |
| 1971 | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Won |
| 1972 | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Won |
| 1973 | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Comedy | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1974 | Best Supporting Actor in Comedy | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1975 | Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Won |
| 1976 | Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1976 | Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series | Rich Man, Poor Man | Axel Jordache | Won |
| 1977 | Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1977 | Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series | Roots | Captain Thomas Davies | Won |
| 1978 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Won |
| 1979 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1980 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Won |
| 1981 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1982 | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Lou Grant | Lou Grant | Nominated |
| 1992 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Trials of Rosie O'Neill | Walter Kovacs | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | The Christmas Card | Luke Spelman | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | CSI: NY for "Yahrzeit" | Abraham Klein | Nominated |

## TV Land Awards

The TV Land Award is an annual accolade created by Michael Levitt which honors the best programs now off the air.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
| 2004 | Groundbreaking Show | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Won | |

## Visual Effects Society Awards

The Visual Effects Society (VES) presents an annual accolade for outstanding achievement in visual effects in film and television. Asner's character Carl from the 2009 film Up won the award for Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature Motion Picture.
| Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
| 2009 | Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Feature Motion Picture | Up | Won | |

## Other awards
### Film festivals

| Award | Year | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result | Ref |
| Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City | 2007 | Best Actor in a Short | Pacific Edge | Won | |
| Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards | 2007 | Best Actor in a Short | Pacific Edge | Won | |

### Honorary

| Award | Year | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result | Ref |
| American Academy of Achievement | 1977 | Golden Plate Award | Ed Asner | Won | [49][50] [51] |
| Banff Television Festival | 1987 | Award of Excellence | Ed Asner | Won | |
| California Independent Film Festival | 2006 | Life Achievement Award | Ed Asner | Won | |
| Gold Derby Awards | 2010 | Life Achievement Award (Performer) | Ed Asner | Nominated | |
| Hollywood Walk of Fame | 1992 | Star on the Walk of Fame for Television | Ed Asner | Won | |
| Online Film & Television Association Award | 1998 | TV Hall of Fame – Actors and Actresses | Ed Asner | Won | |
| Screen Actors Guild Award | 2000 | Ralph Morgan Award | Ed Asner | Won | |
| Screen Actors Guild Award | 2002 | Life Achievement Award | Ed Asner | Won | |
| Sedona International Film Festival | 2005 | Life Achievement Award | Ed Asner | Won | |