Biografia
Larry grew up in Dallas, Texas, where his love for performing began through school and church productions. A natural showman, he spent nearly twenty years touring the country as the lead singer and frontman of a successful quartet. After retiring early, Larry shifted his creative focus to acting, approaching it with passion and commitment.
His screen career started with background and minor roles in television and film, including parts in Rain, A House Divided, Prison Break, Inspector Mom, and various student films. His professionalism earned him representation first with Core Talent in Dallas and later with Landrum Arts LA in Louisiana. Currently, Larry is represented by Linda McAlister Talent in Dallas.
Larry has appeared in numerous national commercials and industrial projects for clients such as Dunkin’ Donuts, the Dallas Mavericks, Energy Depot, the Texas Rangers, HEB, Cabela’s, Radio Shack, Alcon Labs, Ford Motor Company, and On The Border restaurants. His print work includes campaigns for Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, Aero Mexico, and SBC/AT&T.
His film and television credits showcase his versatility, featuring roles such as Dr. Bill in American Stud; attorney Tim Badler in Black Mold Exposure; eccentric farmer Michael Mosca in What Is Gothic?; Dr. Charles Brandon in The Sisters Four; Tom Mosely in The Stopping Place; Doc Moran in the western Shroud; and Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in The Genesis of Healing. Larry also appeared as a sheriff in NBC’s Friday Night Lights and portrayed Jack Ruby in Discovery Channel’s JFK: The Ruby Connection.
He played Reverend Woodard in Richard Linklater’s Bernie, alongside Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, and Shirley MacLaine. Larry expanded his film resume with roles like Father Campbell in Humans vs. Zombies and Lowrie in Deep in the Heart. He also appeared in the Tom Hanks-produced Parkland, working with Zac Efron, Paul Giamatti, and Billy Bob Thornton.
In February 2013, Larry realized a longtime ambition by producing, directing, and starring in his own short film, Amazin’ Grace, which was prepared for festival submission after its release. The film tells the story of Grace, a young woman who matures quickly in the Texas Bible Belt.
Recent projects include collaborating with Robert Redford on The Old Man and the Gun, reuniting with Richard Linklater for Apollo 10 1/2, and playing Roy Miller in a recurring role on Oprah Winfrey Network’s Queen Sugar. He also had the privilege of working with Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, and Leonardo DiCaprio under Martin Scorsese’s direction in Killers of the Flower Moon. Most recently, Larry reunited with Matthew McConaughey in the comedy series Brothers, starring McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
When asked about his next role or director, Larry simply says: "The next one. I am always looking for that next challenging role and new experiences.
