John Larroquette
John Larroquette in 1988
Born	John Bernard Larroquette November 25, 1947 (1947-11-25) (age 60) New Orleans, Louisiana
Awards won Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor - Comedy Series 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 Night Court Outstanding Guest Actor - Drama Series 1998 The Practice

John Bernard Larroquette (born November 25, 1947) is an American Emmy Award-winning film and television actor. His best known roles include Dan Fielding on the series Night Court and Mike McBride in McBride. He joined the cast of Boston Legal in fall 2007. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 329th day of the year (330th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... NOLA redirects here. ... An Emmy Award. ... This is a list of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series winners: // Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy 1974: Rob Reiner, All In The Family Outstanding Supporting Actor, Comedy-Variety/Variety/Music Series 1974: Cloris Leachman, The Mary Tyler Moore Show 1975-76: no information Outstanding... Night Court was an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 1984 until May 1992. ... Winners of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Outstanding Guest Actor, Drama Series 1989: Joe Spano, Midnight Caller 1990: Patrick McGoohan, Columbo 1991: David Opatoshu, Gabriels Fire 1992: no information 1993: Laurence Fishburne, Tribeca 1994: Richard Kiley, Picket Fences 1995: Paul Winfield, Picket... The Practice was an American legal drama created by David E. Kelley centering on the partners and associates at a Boston, Massachusetts law firm. ... is the 329th day of the year (330th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... An Emmy Award. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... Night Court was an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 1984 until May 1992. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Boston Legal is an American dramedy television series that began airing on ABC on October 3rd, 2004. ...

Biography

Early life

Larroquette was born in New Orleans, Louisiana the son of Bertha Oramous (née Helmstetter), a department store clerk, and John Edgar Larroquette,^[1] who was in the U.S. Navy.^[2] He played reed instruments as a child and moved to Los Angeles, California in 1973. NOLA redirects here. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Née redirects here. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ...

Career

Larroquette's first role was uncredited, as an Army soldier in Follow Me, Boys! (1966). He also had an uncredited role as the narrator of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). His most memorable non-comedy role was in the 1970s NBC program Baa Baa Black Sheep where he portrayed a WWII U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot named Luke Witkowski. Follow Me, Boys! is a 1966 family movie released through Walt Disney Pictures which is based on the book God and My Country by MacKinlay Kantor. ... This article is about the 1974 film. ... Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron) is a television series that aired on NBC from 1976 until 1978. ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. ...

Larroquette first broke into TV on the soap opera Doctors' Hospital, and may be best known for his role as boorish, sex-obsessed Dan Fielding on Night Court, a role for which he won Emmy Awards in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988. In 1989, he asked not to be considered for an Emmy.^{[citation needed]} His four consecutive wins were, at the time, a record. Night Court ran on NBC from 1984 until 1992. Only Larroquette, Harry Anderson, and Richard Moll (as Bull Shannon) appeared in every episode of the series. Doctors Hospital was a medical drama that ran on NBC during the 1975-1976 season. ... Night Court was an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 1984 until May 1992. ... An Emmy Award. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the television network. ... Harry Anderson (born October 14, 1952) is an American actor and magician. ... Richard Moll (born January 13, 1943) is an American actor. ...

Larroquette later starred on The John Larroquette Show as the character John Hemmingway. The show was lauded by critics and enjoyed a loyal cult following. The John Larroquette Show is a situation comedy that ran on the NBC network from 1993 - 1996. ...

In 1998, he guest-starred on three episodes of the legal drama The Practice. His portrayal of Joey Heric, a wealthy, wisecracking, narcissistic psychopath with a habit of stabbing his gay lovers to death, won him his fifth Emmy Award. He reprised the role for one episode in 2002, for which he was once again Emmy-nominated. A legal drama is a work of dramatic fiction about law, crime, punishment or the legal profession. ... The Practice was an American legal drama created by David E. Kelley centering on the partners and associates at a Boston, Massachusetts law firm. ... This article is about narcissism as a word in common use. ... Psychopathy is defined in psychiatry and clinical psychology as a condition characterized by lack of empathy[1][2] or conscience, and poor impulse control[3][4] or manipulative behaviors. ... GAY can mean: Gay, a term referring to homosexual men or women The IATA code for Gaya Airport Category: ...

His starring roles include the 1989 movie Second Sight, with Bronson Pinchot, and Madhouse, with Kirstie Alley. Other movies Larroquette had significant roles in include: Blind Date, Stripes, Meatballs Part II, Summer Rental, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, JFK, and Richie Rich. Second Sight is a 1989 comedy film from Warner Bros. ... Bronson Alcott Pinchot (born May 20, 1959) is an American actor. ... Madhouse is a 1990 film starring Kirstie Alley and John Larroquette as a successful married couple whose idyllic California life is ruined when their house is overrun by unwelcome houseguests. ... Kirstie Louise Alley (born January 12, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas) is an American actress best known for her role in the TV show Cheers. ... Blind Date is a 1987 comedy/romance film directed by Blake Edwards and starring Kim Basinger and Bruce Willis. ... Stripes is a 1981 American comedy film starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Warren Oates. ... Summer Rental is a 1985 comedy film directed by Carl Reiner, starring John Candy. ... Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (Paramount Pictures, 1984; see also 1984 in film) is the third feature film based on the popular Star Trek science fiction television series. ... JFK is an American film directed by Oliver Stone, first released on December 20, 1991. ... Richie Rich (sometimes stylized Ri¢hie Ri¢h) is a 1994 live-action film based on the Harvey Comics comic book character Richie Rich, produced by Davis Entertainment, released by Warner Bros. ...

During the filming of Stripes, his nose was nearly cut off in an accident. He was running down a hall into a door which was supposed to open, but it didn't, and his head went through the window in the door.^[3]

In 2003, Larroquette narrated the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, this time fully credited. From 2004 to 2006, he played the title role in the McBride series of American TV movies. In June 2007, The Insider reported that Larroquette was set to join the cast of Boston Legal.^[4] The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 2003 film, a re-imagining of the 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... For other uses, see June (disambiguation). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Insider, an entertainment television news program covering events and celebrities, debuted September 13, 2004. ... Boston Legal is an American dramedy television series that began airing on ABC on October 3rd, 2004. ...

Personal life

Larroquette has three children with his wife, Elizabeth Ann Cookson. He is also a registered member of the Libertarian Party, a fact to which he alluded when he made an appearance on Dennis Miller's CNBC show on the "Varsity Panel".^{[citation needed]} During an appearance on Tom Snyder's show, Larroquette mentioned that he almost quit the party when they nominated Howard Stern to run for governor of New York.^{[citation needed]} The Libertarian Party is a United States political party created in 1971. ... Dennis Miller (born November 3, 1953) is an American Emmy Award-winning comedian, political commentator, television personality, and talk radio host. ... This article is about CNBC U.S., the business news channel in the U.S.. For other uses, see CNBC (disambiguation). ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This article is a biography of Howard Stern as an individual; for information regarding his radio show see The Howard Stern Show. ...

Larroquette was born and raised in New Orleans,LA in the middle ninth ward. He lived in New Orleans until he was 22. He returned there after Hurricane Katrina and found the home in which he lived until age 12. He stated that returning to New Orleans after the hurricane was like returning to a post-apocalyptic world.^{[citation needed]}

In the seventies and eighties, Larroquette battled alcoholism. He has jokingly said, "I was known to have a cocktail or 60".^{[citation needed]} He has said that he would black out when he drank, which he stated was horrible.^{[citation needed]} On the Tonight Show he talked about one experience drinking when he woke up a nap and thinking he was cold. He realized he was on a plane and had no idea where it was headed. He said that he was too embarrased to ask where they were headed. (He eventually found out the plane was headed from Los Angeles to his home town of New Orleans.) ^[5] Alcoholism is the consumption of, or preoccupation with, alcoholic beverages to the extent that this behavior interferes with the drinkers normal personal, family, social, or work life, and may lead to physical or mental harm. ...

He enjoys collecting rare books. Authors whose works he has focused on include Samuel Beckett, Charles Bukowski, Anthony Burgess, William Burroughs and Robinson Jeffers.^[3] He is an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints.^{[citation needed]} Samuel Barclay Beckett (13 April 1906 – 22 December 1989) was an Irish dramatist, novelist and poet. ... Bukowski redirects here. ... Anthony Burgess (February 25, 1917 – November 22, 1993) was a British novelist, critic and composer. ... William S. Burroughs. ... John Robinson Jeffers (January 10, 1887–January 20, 1962) was an American poet, known for his work about the central California coast. ... City New Orleans, Louisiana Team colors Gold and black Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson and Rita Benson LeBlanc General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo the dog League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1967–present) Eastern Conference (1967-1969) Capitol Division (1967; 1969) Century Division (1968) National Football Conference...

A rumor circulated on the internet that Larroquette suffered from, and became a spokesman for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); however, he confirmed on The Bob Rivers Show on KZOK during their January 14, 2008 broadcast that the IBS rumor was completely false. ^[6]

Filmography

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Television

Larroquette has appeared on the The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on numerous occasions, as well as several appearances on both David Letterman's shows. He has hosted Saturday Night Live twice. He also won another Emmy Award for his guest spot on "The Practice." Doctors Hospital was a medical drama that ran on NBC during the 1975-1976 season. ... Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron) is a television series that aired on NBC from 1976 until 1978. ... Night Court was an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from January 1984 until May 1992. ... The John Larroquette Show is a situation comedy that ran on the NBC network from 1993 - 1996. ... Payne was a short-lived American television series, patterned after the British program Fawlty Towers. ... The 10th Kingdom is a made-for-TV mini-series written by screenplay writer Simon Moore. ... Happy Family was an NBC sitcom that debuted in fall of 2003. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Boston Legal is an American dramedy television series that began airing on ABC on October 3rd, 2004. ... Ty Murrays Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge is a six-episode American celebrity reality television show on CMT in which nine celebrities from across the board spend 10 days learning how to ride bulls with retired rodeo star Ty Murray for the PBR Jack Daniels Invitational in Nashville. ... House, also known as House, M.D., is an American medical drama television series created by David Shore and executive produced by Shore and film director Bryan Singer. ... The Practice was an American legal drama created by David E. Kelley centering on the partners and associates at a Boston, Massachusetts law firm. ... The West Wing is a popular and widely acclaimed American television serial drama created by Aaron Sorkin and produced and co-written by John Wells. ... Daves World was a 1993–1997 CBS sitcom that was based on the writing of Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry. ... The Southfork Ranch, home of the Ewing family The original cast of Dallas. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Threes Company is an American sitcom that ran from 1977 to 1984 on ABC. It is a remake of the British sitcom Man About the House. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sanford and Son is an American sitcom that premiered on the NBC television network on January 14, 1972 and was broadcast for six seasons. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Joey is a sitcom starring Matt LeBlanc, reprising his role as Joseph Francis Tribbiani from the popular sitcom Friends. ... Kitchen Confidential is a book written by American chef Anthony Bourdain in 2000. ... The Match Game was an American television game show, most often hosted by Gene Rayburn. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.) is an award-winning American comedian, late night talk show host, television producer, philanthropist, and IRL IndyCar Series car owner. ... This article is about the American television series. ... An Emmy Award. ... The Practice was an American legal drama created by David E. Kelley centering on the partners and associates at a Boston, Massachusetts law firm. ...

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