Movies:
* The Great Gatsby (1974) - Tom Buchanan
* The Verdict (1982) - Frank Galvin
* The Age of Innocence (1993) - Julius Beaufort
* The Gingerbread Man (1998) - Judge Robert "Bob" Baker
* The Manchurian Candidate (2004) - Senator John "Johnny" McCafferty
* The Aviator (2004) - Howard Hughes' Doctor
* The Last Castle (2001) - Gen. Irwin
* The Queen (2006) - Lord Snowdon
* The Spirit (2008) - Commissioner Dolan
* The Lost City (2005) - Mr. Pruitt
* The Secret Life of Bees (2008) - T. Ray
* The Tourist (2010) - Chief Inspector Jones
* The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - "The Blind" Investor
* The Nanny Diaries (2007) - Mr. X
Television:
* The White Shadow (1978-1981) - Coach Ken Reeves
* Eleanor and Franklin (1976) - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
* Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977) - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
* The Winds of War (1983) - Commander Victor "Pug" Henry
* War and Remembrance (1988-1989) - Commander Victor "Pug" Henry
* The Practice (1997-2004) - Denny Crane (recurring)
* Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) - Richard Gilmore
* Grey's Anatomy (2005-2014) - Dr. Richard Webber (recurring)
* The Good Wife (2009-2016) - Judge William Gardner (recurring)
* The Americans (2013-2018) - Clark (recurring)
* The Blacklist (2013-2020) - The Director (recurring)
* Madam Secretary (2014-2019) - President Conrad Dalton
* Hunters (2020) - The Colonel (final role)
Note: This is not an exhaustive list, but it includes some of his most notable and popular roles.
Edward Herrmann was known for his powerful voice, commanding presence, and ability to portray both authority figures and sympathetic characters. His work is a testament to his versatility and talent.