A tough insurance man with a heart of gold. That's Richard Gilmore (Edward Herrmann), the husband to Emily (Kelly Bishop), father to Lorelai (Lauren Graham), and grandfather to Rory (Alexis Bledel).

Kelly Bishop spoke about "Gilmore Girls" matriarch Emily's journey after the death ... new episodes. Edward Kirk Herrmann (born July 21, 1943) is an American television and film actor.