Larry Drake

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Nationality: American
Birthdate: 02/21/1949
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

biography

Tall and husky in a gangly way, Larry Drake was so convincing as the developmentally-challenged Benny Stulwicz on NBC's "L.A. Law" for seven seasons (1987-94) that he was undoubtedly asked by people on the street if he were, indeed, retarded. The role won him two Emmy awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and turned an obscure stage career into that of a viable character player and occasional lead.

Drake had migrated from Oklahoma to Dallas, TX to perform in regional theater after graduating from college. While he found regular work, he was unable to land a local TV Continued

Credits

(TV Show)
2003-2003
Tom
2003
(TV Show)
2001-2001
Burrock
2001
Actor
1999
Olaf Singletary
1995
Robert G Durant
1990
Actor
The Trasher
Hal Ipswich
Actor
Actor
Dr Evan Rendell

milestones

Year
Milestone
1971 
Played first feature role, ""This Stuff'll Kill Ya!"
1976 
Appeared in regional theater in Dallas, TX
1980 
Moved to Los Angeles to join Old Globe Theatre Co.
1981 
Made first TV-movie, "Dark Night of the Scarecrow" (CBS)
 
Had regular role as the mentally-challenged Benny on the NBC legal drama "L.A. Law"; won two Emmy Awards for the role
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