Larry Storch
Actor
Biography
As a kid in the 1930s growing up in a tough New York neighborhood, kinetic wiseguy Larry Storch took in the multi-ethnic flavor of his surroundings and started blurting out various accents as a juvenile to provoke laughs and earn attention. Little did he know that this early talent would take him on a six-decade journey as a prime actor and comedian. Larry's gift as an impressionist paid off early as a teen in vaudeville houses. Following military duty during WWII as a seaman (1942-1946), a happenstance meeting with comedian Phil Harris in Palm Springs led to an opening act gig at Ciro's for Lucille Ball's and Desi Arnaz' show. From there he received his biggest break yet on radio with "The Kraft Music Hall" when he was asked to sub for an ailing Frank Morgan. Larry not only delivered his patented star impersonations, he did a devastating one of Morgan himself that went over famously.
Filmography
Airport 1975
as Glenn Purcell 1974
The Silence of the Hams
as Sergeant 1994
The Aristocrats
as Self 2005
Without Warning
as Scoutmaster 1980
The Flight of Dragons
as Pawnbroker (voice) 1982
Jack Frost
as Papa (voice) 1979
S.O.B.
as The Guru 1981
Sex and the Single Girl
as Motorcycle Cop 1964
Sweet Sixteen
as Earl 1983
Captain Newman, M.D.
as Cpl. Gavoni 1963
A Fine Mess
as Leopold Klop 1986
Who Was That Lady?
as Orenov 1960
Journey Back to Oz
as Amos (voice) 1972
That Funny Feeling
as Luther 1965
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
as Robby Boggs 1977
40 Pounds of Trouble
as Floyd 1962