Acting
Larry Block
EN cinema · 24 credits
Born
30 October 1942
Died
7 October 2012 (aged 69)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Lawrence Joel Block
Larry Block (October 30, 1942 – October 7, 2012) was an American stage, film, television, and radio actor. Lawrence Joel Block was born in New York City, New York, the son of Sonia (née Kutcher), a travel agent, and Harold Block, who worked in the garment industry. He had a brother, Kenneth. In 1964, he graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences. Block appeared on Sesame Street as Tom, who worked at Hooper's Store. Block also had a brief appearances in the films Slap Shot (1977) and Don't Say a Word (2001), alongside Michael Douglas and Brittany Murphy, as well as Martin Scorcese's After Hours (1985).. Block appeared frequently on Joe Frank's radio shows He died in New York City, New York on October 7, 2012, at age 69.
Known for
Filmography
Hellbenders
as Rabbi Weinberg
The Guitar
as Mr. Faddis
From Other Worlds
as Brian's Dad
Don't Say a Word
as Doorman
Bait
as Customer
Isn't She Great
as Herbie
Dangerous Proposition
as Dr. Butler
Big Night
as Man in Restaurant
My Blue Heaven
as Defense Attorney
Betsy's Wedding
as Barber
Dead Man Out
as Kleinfeld
High Stakes
as Harvey
Routed
as Supervisor
Cocktail
as Bar Owner
After Hours
as Taxi Driver
First Family
as Gloria's Secret Service Agent #1
Hardcore
as Detective Burrows
The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang
as Leroy Keenan
Heaven Can Wait
as Peters
Space Force
as Private Arnold Fleck
Slap Shot
as Peterboro Referee
Shamus
as Springy