Larry Storch facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Larry Storch
Storch in 1967
Born	Lawrence Samuel Storch (1923-01-08)January 8, 1923 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	July 8, 2022(2022-07-08) (aged 99) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actor comedian
Years active	1939–2005
Spouse(s)	Norma Catherine Greve ​ ​ (m. 1961; died 2003)​
Children	3

Larry Storch (born Lawrence Samuel Storch; January 8, 1923 – July 8, 2022) was a famous American actor and comedian. He was well-known for his funny roles on TV shows. These included voice acting for cartoons like Mr. Whoopee on Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales. He also played the clumsy Corporal Randolph Agarn on the live-action show F Troop. For this role, he was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1967.

Early life

Larry Storch was born in New York City on January 8, 1923. His father, Alfred Storch, was a cab driver. His mother, Sally Kupperman Storch, worked as a telephone operator and owned a jewelry store.

Larry went to DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. There, he became lifelong friends with Don Adams, another famous actor. Because of tough times during the Great Depression, Larry never finished high school. Instead, he started working as a comedian, earning $12 a week.

During World War II, Larry served in the United States Navy. He was on the submarine tender USS Proteus (AS-19) with future actor Tony Curtis.

Career highlights

TV show appearances

Larry Storch started as a comedian. This led to many guest roles on popular TV shows. He appeared in shows like Mannix, Car 54, Where Are You?, Get Smart, Columbo, and I Dream of Jeannie. He also showed up on Gilligan's Island and All in the Family.

Storch, top right, with F Troop cast (1965)

His most famous role was from 1965 to 1967. He played the funny Corporal Randolph Agarn on the comedy show F Troop. He starred alongside Forrest Tucker, Ken Berry, and Melody Patterson. In 1967, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for this role.

In 1975, Larry starred with Bob Burns III and Forrest Tucker in The Ghost Busters. This was a popular Saturday morning children's show. He also appeared on The Love Boat. Larry was even Al Bundy's childhood hero on Married... with Children.

Variety shows and impressions

Larry Storch was a frequent guest on many variety shows. These included Sonny and Cher, Laugh-In, and Hollywood Squares. He also made several appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. In 1953, he even hosted his own show, The Larry Storch Show, for 10 episodes.

Larry was also great at doing impressions and different voices. He could imitate hundreds of voices and dialects. He voiced characters in many animated TV shows and movies. Some of these include The Pink Panther Show, Groovie Goolies, The Inspector, and The Brady Kids. He also voiced characters like Merlin the Magic Mouse and Cool Cat for Warner Bros.

Film and stage work

Larry Storch appeared in more than 25 Hollywood films. Some of his movies include The Great Race (1965) and Airport 1975 (1974). He also appeared in sci-fi films like The Monitors (1969). In 2003, he reunited with Tony Curtis for the musical Some Like It Hot.

After his success in TV and films, Larry returned to the Broadway stage. He had performed on Broadway in the 1950s. He received great reviews for the show Breaking Legs. He also appeared in Broadway productions like Porgy and Bess, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Annie Get Your Gun.

In 2004, he was in Sly Fox with Richard Dreyfuss. Larry, who was 81 at the time, performed eight shows a week. In 2008, he celebrated 50 years of performing on Broadway.

Personal life

Larry Storch married actress Norma Catherine Greve on July 10, 1961. They were married until her death in 2003. They both appeared briefly in the TV movie The Woman Hunter (1972).

Larry had three children. His stepson was Lary May. He had a daughter, Candace Herman, who was adopted at birth and later reunited with him. He also had a stepdaughter, June Cross. Larry's younger brother, Jay (1924–1987), was also an actor known as Jay Lawrence.

Death

Larry Storch passed away at his home in Manhattan on July 8, 2022. He was 99 years old. Reports stated he died from natural causes.

Honors and tributes

Storch in 2011

Larry Storch was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 1967 for his role in F Troop. He lost to his childhood friend Don Adams that year.

An episode of Animaniacs cartoon even featured a banner saying "Larry Storch Days."

In Fort Lee, New Jersey, Larry was named honorary Mayor for a Day in 2014. He also received the 2013 Barrymore Award for Lifetime Achievement in Film and TV.

A Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to Larry in 2014.

Larry was named an honorary citizen of Passaic, New Jersey, in 2016. He also received a Navy Distinguished Service Medal for his service in World War II.

In 2019, The Lambs honored Larry with their Shepherd's Award. Wild West City, an amusement park in New Jersey, renamed one of its buildings "Larry Storch’s Silver Dollar Saloon" in his honor.

On his 97th birthday, Larry received a special Proclamation from the State of New York.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Larry Storch para niños