Seven-Emmy Ed is a nickname for actor and comedian Ed ASNER, who has won seven Emmy Awards throughout his career. ASNER is best known for his role as Lou Grant in the 1970s sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show, for which he won five of his Emmys. He also won two Emmys for his role in the drama series Lou Grant. ASNER has been nominated for a total of 21 Emmy Awards, making him one of the most decorated actors in television history.