Died at 96
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Edward Asner (November 15, 1929 – August 29, 2021), commonly known as Ed Asner, was an American film, television, stage, and voice actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild, primarily known for his Emmy Award-winning role as Lou Grant on both The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off series, Lou Grant. In 2009, he starred as the voice of Carl Fredricksen in Pixar's award-winning animated film, Up. In early 2011, Asner returned to television as butcher Hank Greziak in Working Class, the first original sitcom on cable channel CMT.
Ed Asner
Ed Wuncler, Sr
for Ed Wuncler, Sr in The Boondocks Movie (2011)
Suggested by thejacobtremblayfan
In a politically charged America teetering on the brink of social upheaval, the Freeman family finds themselves navigating the treacherous waters of wokeness, misinformation, and good ol' fashioned absurdity in Woodcrest. Huey, now a disillusioned and increasingly withdrawn revolutionary struggling with the performative activism of his generation, grapples with the futility of fighting a system that seems determined to satirize itself. Riley, on the other hand, fully embraces the chaotic energy, becoming a viral sensation for his inflammatory takes and opportunistic hustle, much to Huey's dismay. Granddad, bless his heart, is just trying to enjoy his golden years, preferably with a sweet tea and a minimal amount of drama, but finds himself constantly dragged into the fray by his wildly contrasting grandsons. When a conspiracy involving a manufactured culture war threatens to tear Woodcrest apart, Huey and Riley are forced to confront their drastically different approaches to justice and survival, ultimately deciding whether they can put aside their differences to save their community, and maybe even salvage their family. With Granddad's questionable wisdom (and even more questionable dating choices) as a backdrop, 'The Boondocks Movie' promises a sharp, satirical, and ultimately heartwarming exploration of family, identity, and the messy reality of modern America.
