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Larry Banks

Known For
Camera
Active Years
1987–2025 (39 Years)
Total Credits
13 credits in database
Camera 13 credits
13
Total Credits
1987–2025
39 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Larry Banks (Camera).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble.
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Larry Banks, known for Camera, 12 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Larry Banks (actor). Stage name Laurence. Born in Los Angeles, California. Inspired by aunt Tina Lifford (actress on Queen Sugar). Earned BA from California Sta (incomplete). Actor in A New Life.
[3] TMDB: Larry Banks known as Director of Photography, Actor, Cinematography, Lighting Design, Photoscience Manager, Camera Operator, Additional Director of Photography, Chief Lighting Technician, and Producer. Work includes Juice, The Substitute 2: School's Out, The Blackout, Working Girls, Crackdown Big Ci (incomplete).
[4] Wikiwand: Mentions Caleb Banks (episode of Revenge) and Tim DeKay. Not relevant to Larry Banks (Camera) except for name similarity.
Identity/Roles: Larry Banks is known as a Director of Photography, Actor, Cinematography, Lighting Design, Photoscience Manager, Camera Operator, Additional Director of Photography, Chief Lighting Technician, and Producer.
Credits: His work includes Juice, The Substitute 2: School's Out, The Blackout, Working Girls, and Crackdown Big Ci.
Other details (from IMDb): Larry Banks, who uses the stage name Laurence, was born in Los Angeles, California. His interest in acting was inspired by his aunt, Tina Lifford, an actress known for the OWN Network series Queen Sugar. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California Sta. He is an actor in A New Life.
Draft 1: Larry Banks is a professional known for various roles including Director of Photography, Actor, Cinematography, Lighting Design, Photoscience Manager, Camera Operator, Additional Director of Photography, Chief Lighting Technician, and Producer. His credits include Juice, The Substitute 2: School's Out, The Blackout, Working Girls, and Crackdown Big Ci. According to biographical information, Larry Banks

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Career

Career overview

Topic: Career overview of Larry Banks (Camera).
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided facts.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
Format: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Sources:
[1] Larry Banks (TMDB): Known for Camera. 12 known credits.
[2] Larry Banks (IMDb): Actor in A New Life. Stage name Laurence. Born in Los Angeles, California. Inspired by aunt Tina Lifford (Queen Sugar). Earned BA from California Sta [cut off].
[3] Larry Banks (TMDB): Known as Director of Photography, Actor, Cinematography, Lighting Design, Photoscience Manager, Camera Operator, Additional Director of Photography, Chief Lighting Technician, and Producer. Work includes Juice, The Substitute 2: School's Out, The Blackout, Working Girls, Crackdown Big Ci [cut off].
[4] Tim DeKay (Wikiwand): Mentions Caleb Banks in "Lost Souls" (2014) for Revenge. Note: This source is about Tim DeKay, not Larry Banks. I must be careful not to conflate them.
Name: Larry Banks (also known as Laurence).
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California.
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from California Sta [incomplete].
Family: Aunt is actress Tina Lifford (known for Queen Sugar).
Roles/Credits:
Known for Camera work.
Has 12 known credits.
Roles: Director of Photography, Actor, Cinematography, Lighting Design, Photoscience Manager, Camera Operator, Additional Director of Photography, Chief Lighting Technician, and Producer.
Acting credit: A New Life.
Work includes: Juice, The Substitute 2: School's Out, The Blackout, Working Girls, and Crackdown Big Ci [incomplete].
Drafting Paragraph 1: Background and Education.
Larry Banks, who has used the stage name Laurence, was born in Los Angeles, California. His interest in acting was inspired by his aunt, Tina Lifford, who is an actress known for her role on the OWN Network series Queen Sugar. Banks earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California Sta.
Drafting Paragraph 2: Professional Roles and Credits.
Banks is recognized for his work in various production capacities, including camera, cinematography, and lighting design. His professional credits include roles as a Director of Photography, Actor, Photoscience Manager, Camera Operator, Additional Director of Photography, Chief Lighting Technician, and Producer. He has 12 known credits. His filmography includes titles such as Juice, The Substitute 2: School's Out, The Blackout, Working Girls, and Crackdown Big Ci. Additionally, he is credited as an actor in A New Life.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~45 words.
Para 2: ~85 words.
Total: ~130 words.
Problem: The requirement is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Expansion Strategy: I cannot invent facts. I must use the existing facts more descriptively or group them differently. However, the source material is quite sparse. Let's re-examine.
Source 1: Known for Camera. 12 credits.
Source 2: Actor: A New Life. Laurence (stage name). Born Los Angeles. Aunt Tina Lifford (Queen Sugar). BA from California Sta.
Source 3: Director of Photography, Actor, Cinematography, Lighting Design, Photoscience Manager, Camera Operator, Additional Director of Photography, Chief Lighting Technician,

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Career timeline

Revelations: The Rest is Silence
The Commuter · Producer
Crackdown Big City Blues · Director of Photography
Hairstory · Director of Photography
The Substitute 2: School's Out · Director of Photography
The Blackout · Camera Operator
John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk · Cinematography
Strapped · Photoscience Manager
Juice · Director of PhotographyEmma and Elvis · Director of Photography
Working Girls · Additional Director of PhotographyWorking Girls · Lighting DesignEddie Murphy Raw · Chief Lighting Technician

Full Filmography

13 titles
  • Revelations: The Rest is Silence (2025) as Party Donor
  • The Commuter (2024) Producer
  • Crackdown Big City Blues (2018) Director of Photography
  • Hairstory (2000) Director of Photography
  • The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998) Director of Photography
  • The Blackout (1997) Camera Operator
  • John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk (1996) Cinematography
  • Strapped (1993) Photoscience Manager
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  • Juice (1992) Director of Photography
  • Emma and Elvis (1992) Director of Photography
  • Working Girls (1987) Additional Director of Photography
  • Working Girls (1987) Lighting Design
  • Eddie Murphy Raw (1987) Chief Lighting Technician

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Larry Banks best known for?

Larry Banks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Revelations: The Rest is Silence (2025), The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998), The Blackout (1997), Juice (1992).

How many credits does Larry Banks have?

Larry Banks has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2025.

What is Larry Banks's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Larry Banks (Camera). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Sources: [1] TMDB: Larry Banks, known for Camera, 12 known credits. [2] IMDb: Larry Banks (actor). St...

Larry Banks by the numbers

13credits
13films
0TV series
1987–2025active years

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