Who is the most honored male performer in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards?

Ed Asner is the most honored male performer in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards, having won seven. He is also the most nominated actor for the Emmys, with 17 nominations – a tie-in with Michael J. Fox. Asner won five of his Emmys for portraying Lou Grant (three in the comedy series “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” and two on its dramatic spin-off “Lou Grant”). His other Emmys were for “Rich Man, Poor Man” (1976) and “Roots” (1977)._x000D_

Ed Asner News Fact

_x000D_Ed Asner died on Sunday, Aug 29, 2021, at age 91. His family confirmed the death on the actor’s Twitter feed, writing, “We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head- Goodnight, dad. We love you.”