Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Edward Kirk Herrmann (July 21, 1943 – December 31, 2014) in Washington, D.C., was an American television and film actor. He is best known for his Emmy-nominated portrayals of Franklin D. Roosevelt on television, to younger generations for his role as Richard Gilmore in Gilmore Girls, as a ubiquitous narrator for historical programs on the History Channel, and as the spokesperson for Dodge automobiles in the 1990s.

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Edward Herrmann Movies

Discover the best Edward Herrmann movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Edward Herrmann ranked by year and score.

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The Wolf of Wall Street

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Comedy Crime Drama
Jordan Belfort clawed his way from a modest brokerage desk to the pinnacle of 1990s excess, building a penny-stock empire fueled by fraud, Quaaludes, and breathtaking arrogance. Scorsese adapts Belfort's...
Score 8.0
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Factory Girl

Factory Girl (2006)

Drama History
Edie Sedgwick arrived in New York with money, beauty, and a hunger for something she couldn't quite name. Andy Warhol gave her a scene, a camera, and a kind of...
Score 6.0
3
The Aviator

The Aviator (2004)

Drama
Howard Hughes spent two decades building Hollywood and the skies at the same time, producing landmark films while designing aircraft that broke speed records. Martin Scorsese's portrait of the man...
Score 7.2
4
The Emperor’s Club

The Emperor’s Club (2002)

Drama
A Latin teacher's carefully ordered life collides with an ambitious but troubled student who refuses to play by the rules. Their contentious relationship becomes something deeper, but not before leaving...
Score 7.1
5
Critical Care

Critical Care (1997)

Comedy Drama
Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident trying to do right by his patients while the system conspires against him at every turn. His latest headache involves two half-sisters locked...
Score 6.4
6
Nixon

Nixon (1995)

Drama History
A look at President Richard M. Nixon—a man carrying the fate of the world on his shoulders while battling the self-destructive demands from within—spanning his troubled boyhood in California to...
Score 6.9
7
Overboard

Overboard (1987)

Comedy Romance
When a spoiled heiress stiffs a small-town carpenter on a job and then tumbles off her own luxury yacht, she wakes up with no memory and no idea who she...
Score 6.8

Edward Herrmann TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Edward Herrmann TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Edward Herrmann.

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Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls (2000)

Comedy Drama
Stars Hollow, Connecticut is the kind of small town where everyone knows your coffee order and has opinions about your life choices. At its center are Lorelai and Rory Gilmore,...
Score 7.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Edward Herrmann? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Edward Herrmann are The Wolf of Wall Street, Factory Girl, and The Aviator.
How many movies and TV shows has Edward Herrmann starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 8 titles starring Edward Herrmann, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Edward Herrmann worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Edward Herrmann maintains a strong average user rating of 7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.