Larry Pine facts for kids
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Larry Pine
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Pine in 2016
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| Born | March 3, 1945 Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Margaret Rachlin
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| Children | 1 |
Larry Pine is an American actor born on March 3, 1945. He has been acting for many years, starting his career on stage and then moving into movies and TV shows.
He is well-known for his roles in popular TV series like House of Cards and Succession. Larry Pine has also appeared in many films, including several directed by Wes Anderson, such as The Royal Tenenbaums and Moonrise Kingdom.
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Larry Pine's Acting Journey
Larry Pine started his acting career in theater, performing in plays Off-Broadway (smaller theaters in New York City). In 1968, he appeared in a play called Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway, which is the highest level of theater in the United States.
He was also one of the first members of a special theater group called the Manhattan Project. This group created unique and experimental plays.
From Stage to Screen: Movies and TV
Larry Pine made his first movie appearance in 1978 in a film called Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures. Since then, he has acted in many different movies.
He has worked with famous directors like Woody Allen and Wes Anderson. Some of his notable film roles include:
- Vanya on 42nd Street (1994), for which he was nominated for an award.
- Dead Man Walking (1995).
- Maid in Manhattan (2002).
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), and The French Dispatch (2021) – all directed by Wes Anderson.
On television, Larry Pine has had recurring roles in several soap operas like As the World Turns and All My Children. He also played important characters in more recent shows such as Hostages, House of Cards, and Succession.
About Larry Pine's Life
Larry Pine was born in Tucson, Arizona. He went to college at the University of North Texas and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, he continued his studies at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1968.
Since 1969, he has been married to Margaret Pine, who is a composer and sound designer. They have one son named Jacob, who was born in 1972.
Awards and Recognitions
Larry Pine has received awards for his acting talent:
- In 1995, he was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his role in Vanya on 42nd Street.
- In 2001, he won the Joe A. Callaway Award for his performance in the play The Seagull.
- In 2014, he won an Obie Award for his performance in the play A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney.
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Pine in 2016
