Ed ASNER is a five-letter answer to the crossword clue 'Grant Player'. He is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian who is best known for his role as Lou Grant in the television series The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off, Lou Grant. He has also appeared in films such as Elf, Up, and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. ASNER has won seven Emmy Awards and has been nominated for sixteen more. He has also received numerous other awards and nominations throughout his career.