Born on November 15, 1929, he was an American actor renowned for his role as Lou Grant on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spin-off, "Lou Grant." He won seven Emmy Awards, primarily for these roles, becoming one of television's most honored performers. His career spanned over six decades, including voice work in the animated film "Up" as Carl Fredricksen. A devoted activist, he served as president of the Screen Actors Guild. He passed away on August 29, 2021.