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Larry Drake

  • Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
  • Birthday: February 21, 1949

Tall and husky in a gangly way, Larry Drake was so convincing as the developmentally-challenged Benny Stulwicz on NBC's "L.A. Law" for seven seasons (1987-94) that he was undoubtedly asked by people on the street if he were, indeed, retarded. The role won him two Emmy awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and turned an obscure stage career into that of a viable character player and occasional lead.

Drake had migrated from Oklahoma to Dallas, TX to perform in regional theater after graduating from college. W…more

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Career Milestones

  • 1996

    Co-starred in the NBC miniseries "Peter Benchley's 'The Beast'"

  • 1995

    Reprised villainous role in "Darkman II: The Return of Durant"

  • 1992

    Had title role in the horror film "Dr. Giggles"

  • 1990

    Played the evil Robert G Durant in "Darkman"

  • 1981

    Made first TV-movie, "Dark Night of the Scarecrow" (CBS)

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Awards

  • 1989

    Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

  • 1988

    Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

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