Best Edward Asner movies

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Best Edward Asner movies
We present our ranking of the best Edward Asner movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Edward Asner.

TOP 25:
Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After
Edward Asner as: Scowl the Owl (voice)
Genre: Family, Animation
Release: 1990
The Wicked Queen is dead but her brother, Lord Maliss, seeks for revenge. Using the Magic Mirror to locate Snow White and the Prince, he transforms into a dragon and attacks. Maliss takes the Prince to the Realm of Doom. Snow White, with the aid of the Seven Dwarfesses, cousins of the Sevens Dwarves, must embark on a quest to save her true love.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Tracey Ullman movies?

TOP 24:
Gigantic
Gigantic
Edward Asner as: Kirby Weathersby
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release: 2008
Young mattress salesman Brian decides to adopt a baby from China but is distracted when he forms a relationship with quirky, wealthy Harriet whom he meets at his mattress store. As their relationship flourishes, unbeknownst to them, a hitman is trying to kill Brian.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Leven Rambin movies?


TOP 23:
Hard Rain
Hard Rain
Edward Asner as: Uncle Charlie
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Action
Release: 1998
Get swept up in the action as an armored car driver (Christian Slater) tries to elude a gang of thieves (led by Morgan Freeman) while a flood ravages the countryside. Hard Rain is "a wild, thrilling, chilling action ride" filled with close calls, uncertain loyalties and heart-stopping heroics.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Dann Florek movies?

TOP 22:
Love Finds You in Valentine
Love Finds You in Valentine
Edward Asner as: Gabriel Morgan
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, Romance
Release: 2016
Kennedy Blaine, a Californian girl, inherits a ranch in the small town of Valentine in Nebraska. Before she sells the property, she decides to spend the summer in her house and learn more about her family.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Michaela McManus movies?

TOP 21:
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
Edward Asner as: Woody Garfield
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Release: 1970
A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best John Hillerman movies?


TOP 20:
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Edward Asner as: Marley (voice)
Genre: Animation
Release: 1997
One of the best-loved holiday stories of all time is back in this animated, musical version of Charles Dickens' most famous tale. An all-star voice lineup features Whoopi Goldberg, Ed Asner, Michael York and Tim Curry as Scrooge. Come share the joy as cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge, the man who "bah-humbugged" his way through Christmas, discovers the true holiday spirit after he's visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. With original music and eight great songs, this uplifting, animated tale is destined to become a new holiday classic.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Edward Woodward movies?

TOP 19:
Christmas on the Bayou
Christmas on the Bayou
Edward Asner as: Papa Noel
Genre: Romance, Drama, TV Movie
Release: 2013
When successful New York marketing executive Katherine discovers her workaholic ways are taking a toll on her eight-year-old son, Zac, she decides to spend Christmas with him and her mother, Lilly in her home town on the bayou. When Caleb tries to rekindle a childhood romance and convince her to move back home, Katherine is torn between the bright lights of the big city and the quiet, gentler rhythms of her Southern roots. Only a Christmas miracle orchestrated by Papa Noel can steer her heart to her true home.

TOP 18:
Fort Apache, the Bronx
Fort Apache, the Bronx
Edward Asner as: Connolly
Genre: Crime, Drama
Release: 1981
From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "Fort Apache", as the officers call their police station, which really seems like an outpost in enemy's country. The story follows officer Murphy, who seems to be a tuff cynic, but in truth he's a moralist with a sense for justice.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Rachel Ticotin movies?


TOP 17:
Christmas Cottage
Christmas Cottage
Edward Asner as: Sidney
Genre: Drama, Romance, Family
Release: 2008
Inspired by the picturesque paintings of Thomas Kinkade, The Christmas Cottage tells the semi-autobiographical tale of how a young boy is propelled to launch a career as an artist after he learns that his mother is in danger of losing the family home.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Brendan Penny movies?

TOP 16:
Elf
Elf
Edward Asner as: Santa
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Release: 2003
When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic publisher.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Faizon Love movies?

TOP 15:

Olive, the Other Reindeer

Olive, the Other Reindeer
Edward Asner as: Santa Claus (voice)
Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy, TV Movie
Release: 1999
After mis-hearing a radio broadcast about Santa canceling his Christmas trip due to an injured reindeer, Olive the dog decides to travel to the North Pole and volunteer to be a replacement. Unfortunately, Olive must deal with an evil postman who's tired of handling all the extra Christmas mail. Will Martini the penguin be able to help Olive realize her dream?
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Tim Meadows movies?


TOP 14:

All Star Superman

All Star Superman
Edward Asner as: Perry White (voice)
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Release: 2011
Lex Luthor enacts his plan to rid the world of Superman, once and for all. Succeeding with solar radiation poisoning, the Man of Steel is slowly dying. With what little times remains, the Last Son of Krypton must confront the revealing of his secret identity to Lois Lane and face Luthor in a final battle.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Obba Babatundé movies?

TOP 13:

The Girl Most Likely to...

The Girl Most Likely to...
Edward Asner as: Det. Ralph Varone
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Release: 1973
An ugly girl undergoes plastic surgery and becomes beautiful. She then takes revenge on all the people who mistreated her when she was ugly.

TOP 12:

Spider-Man: The Venom Saga

Spider-Man: The Venom Saga
Edward Asner as: J. Jonah Jameson
Genre: Animation
Release: 1994
A space-shuttle crash-landing puts the famous web-slinger Spider-Man in contact with a living alien substance that bonds to his suit and enhances his super-powers. Unfortunately, the alien substance begins to change him and he feels the pull of evil, so discards the suit. The evil attaches itself to another host leading to an epic confrontation between good and evil.

TOP 11:

Dug's Special Mission

Dug's Special Mission
Edward Asner as: Carl Fredricksen (voice) (uncredited)
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Release: 2009
Dug is sent on foolish missions by Alpha, Beta, and Gamma so they can hunt for the Bird of Paradise Falls by themselves. Dug may find that where he belongs is not where he's been looking.


TOP 10:

Too Big to Fail

Too Big to Fail
Edward Asner as: Warren Buffett
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Release: 2011
An intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Cynthia Nixon movies?

TOP 9:

All of My Heart

All of My Heart
Edward Asner as: Vern
Genre: Romance, TV Movie
Release: 2015
A young caterer’s life suddenly changes course when she inherits a country home and learns she must share it with a career obsessed Wall Street trader. At first, these opposites do not attract, but feelings begin to change when they find themselves having to work side-by-side to restore their newly acquired home.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Barbara Pollard movies?

TOP 8:

I Know That Voice

I Know That Voice
Edward Asner as: Himself
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2014
Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.

TOP 7:

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Edward Asner as: Granny Goodness (voice)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Family, Science Fiction
Release: 2010
Batman discovers a mysterious teen-aged girl with superhuman powers and a connection to Superman. When the girl comes to the attention of Darkseid, the evil overlord of Apokolips, events take a decidedly dangerous turn.

TOP 6:

All of My Heart: Inn Love

All of My Heart: Inn Love
Edward Asner as: Vern
Genre: Romance, TV Movie
Release: 2017
Brian and Jenny are preparing for the grand opening of their bed and breakfast, Emily's Country Inn, when a big storm hits Buck County. Brian agrees to go back to Wall Street to boost their funds, while Jenny scrambles to keep the opening on track.


TOP 5:

El Dorado

El Dorado
Edward Asner as: Bart Jason
Genre: Western, Adventure, Action
Release: 1966
Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Hara. Together with an old indian fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.

TOP 4:

Casting By

Casting By
Edward Asner as: Himself
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2012
This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.

TOP 3:

JFK

JFK
Edward Asner as: Guy Bannister
Genre: Drama, Thriller, History
Release: 1991
Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

TOP 2:

All of My Heart: The Wedding

All of My Heart: The Wedding
Edward Asner as: Vern
Genre: Romance, TV Movie
Release: 2018
Brian and Jenny are planning their wedding at the Inn where they fell in love. When a distant relative arrives and stakes their claim to the Inn, Brian and Jenny must find a way to save their beloved Inn or risk having to sell.

TOP 1:

Up

Up
Edward Asner as: Carl Fredricksen (voice)
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Release: 2009
Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.



If you like the best Edward Asner movies, then you will also like the best Barbara Pollard movies, where many of their films coincide.