Biography of John Larroquette
John Larroquette is a famous American actor and producer known for starring roles in the NBC military drama series Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976), the NBC sitcom Night Court (1984), the NBC Larroquette Show (1993), Boston Legal (2007). ). ) and The Librarians (2013).
He began his acting career providing the opening narration for the horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), later appearing in films such as Stripes, Meatballs Part II, Richie Rich, and the Hallmark Channel mystery television film series. McBride (2005).
John Larroquette Age
How old is John Larroquette? larroquette It is 74 years from 2022. He he was born john Bernard Larroquette about November 25, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on November 25th of each year, and your zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
John Larroquette family
Larroquette was born to his father, John Edgar Larroquette Jr., who was in the United States Navy, and his mother, Berthalla Pray (née Helmstetter), a clerk at a department store that sold children’s clothing. However, there is no information available about him having siblings.
John grew up in the Ninth District of New Orleans, near the French Quarter. Furthermore, he played saxophone and clarinet throughout his childhood as well as high school. While at school, Larroquette and some friends organized a band called The NUDLES (The New Universal Demonstration for Love, Ecstasy, and Sound).
In addition, in his final year of high school at Francis T. Nicholls High School, John discovered an acting career. He moved to Hollywood in 1973 after working in radio as a DJ during the early days of “underground” radio, when every disc jockey was free to play whatever he wanted.
John Larroquette’s Wife
Is John married? Yup. John and happy married for Elizabeth Anne Cookson. The couple got married in 4th of July 1975, the only day they had time off from rehearsals. He met his wife in 1974 while working on the play Enter Laughing.
the duo has three children, Lisa, Benand Jonathan. Furthermore, her son Jonathan co-hosts a comedy podcast known as “Uhh Yeah Dude”.
John Larroquette’s Career
Larroquette began his acting career in Hollywood, where his role was providing the opening narration for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). In 1970, he played his first regular role on the NBC series Baa Baa Black Sheep, where he played a World War II United States Marine Corps fighter pilot, 2nd Lieutenant Bob Anderson.
Also, in 1975, he appeared in Sanford and Son, where he played Lamont’s counterpart in a fictional comedy based on Fred and Lamont known as “Steinberg and Son”.
John Larroquette Night Court (1984-1992)
John is well known for playing the role of Dan Fielding in Night Court. This role won him Emmy Awards in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988. However, in 1989, he asked not to be considered for an Emmy Award. In addition, his four consecutive victories were, at the time, a record.
Night Court aired on NBC from 1984-1992. Along with Richard Moll (as Bailiff Bull Shannon) and Harry Anderson (as Judge Harry Stone), they have appeared in every episode of the series.
The John Larroquette Show
Larroquette and Don Reo started a show that revolved around some of John’s personal demons, especially alcoholism. The show starred Larroquette as the character John Hemingway. However, the show was highly panned and thus failed to attract a primetime audience, ranking around #97 for most of its first season.
This led NBC to threaten its cancellation. However, John and Reo were given a second chance to fix the series, which ran for two more seasons.
John Larroquette McBride, Boston Legal and Other Television Roles
Larroquette guest-starred in three episodes of the legal drama The Practice in 1998. He appeared as Joey Heric, a smart-ass, wealthy, narcissistic psychopath with a tendency to stab his gay lovers to death. This role won her her fifth Emmy Award. He returned to the role for one episode in 2002, leading him to another Emmy nomination. John also played a role in an episode of The West Wing, as Lionel Tribbey, a White House attorney.
Additionally, Larroquette reprized his narration for the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 2003. From 2004 to 2006, he played the title role in the McBride series of 10 television films Hallmark Mysteries. Furthermore, in 2007, he joined the cast of Boston Legal, playing Carl Sack, a serious and ethical lawyer. He also starred in the drama House.
Additionally, John had voice roles in Phineas and Ferb as Bob Weber.
From 2014 to 2018, Larroquette appeared frequently on The Librarians as Jenkins. His role was to support the Librarians as a caretaker and researcher.
In 2019, he appeared in the series, Blood & Treasure, as Jacob “Jay” Reece, father figure and billionaire to main character Danny.
Film by John Larroquette
In 1989, he starred in the films Second Sight with Bronson Pinchot and Madhouse with Kirstie Alley. Other films in which John has had significant roles include Stripes, Blind Date, Summer Rental, Meatballs Part II, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Richie Rich, and JFK. Furthermore, he also starred in Demon Knight from the beginning, as a hackman.
John Larroquette Theater
Larroquette began his music career in the Los Angeles production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! as Old Max in 2009. In 2011, he made his Broadway debut in a revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as JB Biggley, along with Daniel Radcliffe. Therefore, he was the winner of the Tony Award, for Best Actor in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in the show.
He also played a Broadway role in a revival of Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, whose cast also included James Earl Jones, Jefferson Mays, Candice Bergen, Mark Blum, Eric McCormack, Angela Lansbury and Michael McKean, who had to be replaced. after they got into a car accident while running the show.
Also, in early 2019, John was back in New York at the Lincoln Center Theater starring in John Guare’s play Nantucket Sleigh Ride.
Height of John Larroquette
larroquette stays in one height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.93 m) and weighs 83kg.
John Larroquette net worth
How much is John worth? John have an estimate net worth of $28 million. His wealth is mainly attributed to his career as an actor and producer.
