Larry Cedar facts for kids
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Larry Cedar
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| Born | March 6, 1955 |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA, MFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Larry Frank Cedar (born March 6, 1955) is an American actor who works in film, television, and as a voice artist. He is perhaps best known for being one of the main actors on Square One TV, a popular math show from the Children's Television Workshop that aired on PBS from 1987 to 1994. He also played Max, a character in commercials for Kroger, and has lent his voice to many cartoons and video games.
Life and Career Highlights
Larry Cedar's acting journey began after he was accepted into law school. He decided to try out for the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Theater program at UCLA instead, and he got in! He graduated in 1978. While at UCLA, he won an award for Best Actor, which led to a special contract with Universal Studios.
He soon started appearing in TV movies, many TV episodes, and feature films. One of his notable early roles was starring alongside Rebecca De Mornay in the movie Feds. He also appeared as a scary creature in Twilight Zone: The Movie, directed by George Miller, where he acted with John Lithgow.
Larry Cedar spent six seasons, or years, working on the award-winning PBS series Square One TV in New York. This show helped kids learn about math in a fun way. Later, he starred in 40 episodes of the Fox TV show A.J.'s Time Travelers.
He is also a very experienced stage actor. He has performed in many plays, including a one-man show called Billy Bishop Goes to War. He has won awards for his stage performances, including an L.A. Theater Alliance Ovation Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in She Loves Me. He also played Hoagy Carmichael in a play and acted with Lea Thompson in They're Playing Our Song.
In addition to his live-action roles, Larry Cedar has done a lot of voice-over work. You might have heard his voice in hundreds of commercials, cartoon series, and video games! He also appeared in the movie The Crazies in 2010. From 2011 to 2012, he played Cornelius Hawthorne, the father of Pierce Hawthorne (played by Chevy Chase), in two episodes of the TV series Community.
Larry Cedar is still very active in the theater world in Los Angeles. In 2013, he starred in a play called King Lear. He also helped create a play for the Hollywood Fringe Festival based on the works of the famous writer George Orwell, including Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | Gremlin | Segment: "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" |
| 1984 | Dreamscape | Snakeman | |
| 1987 | The Hidden | Brem | |
| 1988 | Feds | Howard Butz | |
| 1989 | C.H.U.D. II: Bud the C.H.U.D. | Graves | |
| 1992 | Demonic Toys | Peterson | |
| 1992 | The Babe | Radio Announcer | |
| 1996 | Pinocchio's Revenge | District Attorney | |
| 1998 | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Car Rental Agent | |
| 2002 | The Master of Disguise | Businessman | |
| 2004 | Paparazzi | Charlie | |
| 2005 | Constantine | Vermin Man | |
| 2004 | The Gingerdead Man | Jimmy Dean | |
| 2006 | The Ant Bully | Ant #8 (voice) | |
| 2006 | Hollywoodland | Chester Sinclair | |
| 2007 | Towelhead | Photographer | |
| 2007 | National Treasure: Book of Secrets | Control Room Guard | |
| 2010 | The Crazies | Ben Sandborn | |
| 2014 | Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? | Floyd Ferris | |
| 2014 | The Snow Queen 2 | Eric (voice) | English dub |
| 2015 | Justice League: Throne of Atlantis | Thomas Curry (voice) | Direct-to-video |
| 2015 | Justice League: Gods and Monsters | Pete Ross (voice) | Direct-to-video |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Battlestar Galactica | Cadet Shields | Episode: "The Gun on Ice Planet Zero" |
| 1979 | The Omega Connection | Roger Pike | Television film |
| 1980 | M*A*S*H | Soldier | Episode: "The Letters" |
| 1984 | W*A*L*T*E*R | Zipkin | Failed television pilot |
| 1987–1991 | Square One Television | Various characters | 29 episodes |
| 1990–1991 | Get a Life | Ted | 2 episodes |
| 1991 | Saved by the Bell | Steven Jameson | Episode: "Mystery Weekend" |
| 1994 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Nydrom | Episode: "Armageddon Game" |
| 1995–1997 | Freakazoid! | Oblongata, Anton Mohans, Hans, Bernt, Chip Clavicle (voice) | 5 episodes |
| 1995–1998 | Pinky and the Brain | Various voices | 7 episodes |
| 1996 | Star Trek: Voyager | Tersa | Episode: "Alliances" |
| 1996 | Animaniacs | Andrew Lloyd Webber (voice) | Episode: "Dot's Entertainment" |
| 1997 | Cow and Chicken | French Guy, English Guy (voice) | Episode: "Law of Gravity" |
| 1997–1999 | Superman: The Animated Series | First Mate, Restaurant Owner (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain | Salesman (voice) | Episode: "A Walk in the Park" |
| 1999 | The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries | Potter, Conductor (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 1999–2000 | Batman Beyond | Pilot, Manor Cop (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Samurai Jack | Mr. Pibbles, Doorman (voice) | Episode: "Jack and the Gangsters" |
| 2002 | The Zeta Project | Gate Guard (voice) | Episode: "Wired" |
| 2002 | Star Trek: Enterprise | Tessic | Episode: "Marauders" |
| 2004–2006 | Deadwood | Leon | 24 episodes |
| 2005 | Stargate SG-1 | Ori Prior #2 | Episode: "Origin" |
| 2005 | Without a Trace | Ray Pallidies | Episode: "Freefall" |
| 2006 | Boston Legal | Robert Hooper | Episode: "The Cancer Man Can" |
| 2006 | Charmed | Xar | Episode: "Engaged and Confused" |
| 2006 | Ben 10 | Howell Wainwright, Head Scientist (voice) | Episode: "A Small Problem" |
| 2006–2009 | Two and a Half Men | Policeman, Announcer | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | The Riches | Karl | 1 episode |
| 2007 | State of Mind | Larry Carson | Episode: "Between Here and There" |
| 2011–2012 | Community | Cornelius Hawthorne | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | The Last Tycoon | Harold Grife | Episode: "More Stars Than There Are in Heaven" |
| 2020 | Young Sheldon | Lawrence | Episode: "A Docent, A Little Lady and a Bouncer Named Dalton" |
Video Game Voice Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 | San Francisco Bike Messenger | |
| 2003 | Tony Hawk's Underground | Slave Driver, Tampa Cop, Team Filmer | |
| 2003 | SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs | Vandal | |
| 2004 | Tony Hawk's Underground 2 | Additional voices | |
| 2004 | EverQuest II | Various voices | |
| 2005 | Shadow of Rome | Maecanas | |
| 2005 | Ultimate Spider-Man | Additional voices | |
| 2006 | Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | Loki | |
| 2011 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Additional voices | |
| 2012 | Hitman: Absolution | Edward Wade |
