American comic actor Larry Hankin was first seen on a major coast-to-coast basis in 1969. He was one of the members of a young, hip comedy troupe (including David Steinberg and Lily Tomlin) on an odd 45-minute TV variety series The Music Scene. Before this program, Hankin had a small part in the 1968 film domestic comedy How Sweet it Is (1968); after Music Scene, the actor had the misfortune to appear in the legendary all star fiasco The Phynx (1970), which never did get a general release. Hankin remained a supporting player, having a few moments here and there in such films as Thumb Tripping (1972), Ratboy (1986), She's Having a Baby (1988) and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1991). TV fans could see Larry Hankin in the occasional guest role in series like All in the Family.
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- Was raised in Pomona, California.
- Has 9 siblings between his mother's children and his stepfather's children.
- Former member of the ska band Faculty Four.
- Performed improv with Boom Chicago in Amsterdam for three years.
- His signature raspy voice is a result of the rigorous touring schedule of Boom Chicago, which caused him to continually lose his voice.