Edward Herrmann
ActingAbout 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.
Best Edward Herrmann Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Herrmann's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward Herrmann.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Town that Dreaded Sundown | Reverend Cartwright | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Wolf of Wall Street | Stratton Oakmont Commercial (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Christmas Oranges | Mr. Crampton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Treasure Buddies | Philip Wellington | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Christmas Pageant | Garrett Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Christmas Wish | Les McCallum | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Andrew Jackson | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Columbus The Lost Voyage | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Titanic's Achilles Heel | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Factory Girl | James Townsend | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Witness to 'Reds' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Titanic's Final Moments: Missing Pieces | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ape to Man | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Templar Code: Crusade of Secrecy | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Aviator | Joseph Breen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Isaac's Storm | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Intolerable Cruelty | Rex Rexroth | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Russia, Land of the Tsars | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Emperor's Club | Headmaster Woodbridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dinosaur Secrets Revealed | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Cat's Meow | W. R. Hearst | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | James Dean | Raymond Massey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Vendetta | D.A. Luzenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Saint Maybe | Doug Bedloe | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Critical Care | Robert Payne | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | What Love Sees | Morton Treadway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Season in Purgatory | Dr. Shugrue | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nixon | Nelson Rockefeller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Face on the Milk Carton | Frank Jessmon | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ri¢hie Ri¢h | Richard Rich | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | My Boyfriend's Back | Mr. Dingle | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Hero | Mr. Broadman - Man Committing Suicide | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Big Business | Graham Sherbourne | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Overboard | Grant Stayton III | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Lost Boys | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Man with One Red Shoe | Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Purple Rose of Cairo | Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Mrs. Soffel | Warden Peter Soffel | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Annie | FDR | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Electric Grandmother | Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Reds | Max Eastman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | O Youth and Beauty! | Kip Lawton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Sorrows of Gin | Kip Lawton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The North Avenue Irregulars | Michael Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story | Lou Gehrig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Great Waldo Pepper | Ezra Stiles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Great Gatsby | Klipspringer | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Dolphin | Mike | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Paper Chase | Thomas Craig Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
Edward Herrmann - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward Herrmann?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Herrmann is "Titanic's Final Moments: Missing Pieces" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Edward Herrmann acted in?
Edward Herrmann has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward Herrmann?
Other notable films include "The Sorrows of Gin", "Andrew Jackson", and "O Youth and Beauty!".