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Larry Elikann

Known For
Directing
Born
July 4, 1920 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
February 4, 2004
Active Years
1959–1997 (39 Years)
Total Credits
43 credits in database
Directing Born Jul 4, 1920 Died Feb 4, 2004 New York City, New York, USA 43 credits
43
Total Credits
1959–1997
39 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Larry Elikann (Directing).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Plain text only.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Source [1]:
Name: Larry Elikann.
Known For: Directing.
Known Credits: 43.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: July 4, 1920.
Day of Death: February 4, 2004 (83 years old).
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA.
Also Known As: Lawren.
Source [2]: Mentions filmography, biography, etc., but provides no specific new facts.
Source [3]: Mentions film database, but provides no specific new facts.
Larry Elikann was a male director known for his work in the film and television industry. He was born in New York City, New York, USA, on July 4, 1920. He was also known by the name Lawren. Throughout his career, he earned 43 known credits in directing. Elikann passed away on February 4, 2004, at the age of 83.
Draft 1: Larry Elikann was a male director with 43 known credits. He was born in New York City, New York, USA, on July 4, 1920. He was also known by the name Lawren. Elikann died on February 4, 2004, at the age of 83. (43 words) - Too short.
*Draft 2 (Expanding to meet 90-130 words

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Career

Career overview

Topic: Career overview of Larry Elikann (Directing).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length: 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: Larry Elikann. Known for Directing. Known credits: 43. Gender: Male. Birthday: July 4, 1920. Death: February 4, 2004 (83 years old). Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA. Also known as: Lawren.
Source [2]: Mentions filmography, biography, etc., but provides no specific details.
Source [3]: Mentions film database, but provides no specific details.
Name: Larry Elikann (also known as Lawren).
Profession: Director.
Credits: 43 known credits.
Birth: July 4, 1920, in New York City, New York, USA.
Death: February 4, 2004 (age 83).
Drafting Paragraph 1: Larry Elikann was a director born on July 4, 1920, in New York City, New York, USA. He was also known by the name Lawren. Throughout his career, he is credited with 43 known credits in the field of directing.
Drafting Paragraph 2: Elikann passed away on February 4, 2004, at the age of 83. His professional work is documented across various film databases, including The Movie Database and FDb.cz.
Checking Word Count:
Current draft:
"Larry Elikann was a director born on July 4, 1920, in New York City, New York, USA. He was also known by the name Lawren. Throughout his career, he is credited with 43 known credits in the field of directing.

Elikann passed away on February 4, 2004, at the age of 83. His professional work is documented across various film databases, including The Movie Database and FDb.cz."
Word count: ~65 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words. The sources are extremely sparse. I cannot invent details to meet the word count. However, the instructions say "Write a 180-260 word career overview... Use ONLY facts present above."
Conflict Analysis: If I only use the facts provided, I cannot reach 180 words. The sources only provide: Name, profession (directing), credit count (43), gender (male), birthday (July 4, 1920), death date (Feb 4, 2004), age at death (83), birthplace (NYC), and an alias (Lawren).
Strategy: I must expand the prose as much as possible using the existing facts without adding new information. I will describe the biographical details in a more formal, encyclopedic manner.
Revised Draft Attempt:
Larry Elikann was a male director who was born on July 4, 1920, in New York City, New York, USA. During his professional life, he was also known by the name Lawren. His career in the industry included a total of 43 known credits, specifically within the field of directing.

Elikann lived until the age of 83. He passed away on February 4,

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Career timeline

Lies He Told · Director
My Son Is Innocent · DirectorTerminal · DirectorAn Unexpected Family · Director
A Mother's Prayer · DirectorTecumseh: The Last Warrior · DirectorBlue River · Director
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills · DirectorOut of Darkness · Director
Kiss of a Killer · DirectorWhen Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn · DirectorBonds of Love · Director
An Inconvenient Woman · DirectorThe Story Lady · DirectorOne Against the Wind · DirectorFever · Director
The Great Los Angeles Earthquake · DirectorLast Flight Out · Director
I Know My First Name Is Steven · DirectorTurn Back the Clock · Director
Disaster at Silo 7 · DirectorStranger on My Land · DirectorA Stoning in Fulham County · DirectorGod Bless the Child · DirectorTake My Daughters, Please · Director
Hands of a Stranger · DirectorStamp of a Killer · DirectorStranger in My Bed · Director
Matlock · DirectorDallas: The Early Years · DirectorThe High Price of Passion · Director
Poison Ivy · DirectorPeyton Place: The Next Generation · DirectorA Letter to Three Wives · Director
Spraggue · Director
T. J. Hooker · Director
Falcon Crest · DirectorCharlie and the Great Balloon Chase · Director
The Great Wallendas · Director
Francesca, Baby · Director
ABC Afterschool Special · Director
Startime · Technical SupervisorThe Turn of the Screw · Technical Supervisor

Full Filmography

43 titles
  • Lies He Told (1997) Director
  • My Son Is Innocent (1996) Director
  • Terminal (1996) Director
  • An Unexpected Family (1996) Director
  • A Mother's Prayer (1995) Director
  • Tecumseh: The Last Warrior (1995) Director
  • Blue River (1995) Director
  • Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills (1994) Director
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  • Out of Darkness (1994) Director
  • Kiss of a Killer (1993) Director
  • When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (1993) Director
  • Bonds of Love (1993) Director
  • An Inconvenient Woman (1991) Director
  • The Story Lady (1991) Director
  • One Against the Wind (1991) Director
  • Fever (1991) Director
  • The Great Los Angeles Earthquake (1990) Director
  • Last Flight Out (1990) Director
  • I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989) Director
  • Turn Back the Clock (1989) Director
  • Disaster at Silo 7 (1988) Director
  • Stranger on My Land (1988) Director
  • A Stoning in Fulham County (1988) Director
  • God Bless the Child (1988) Director
  • Take My Daughters, Please (1988) Director
  • Hands of a Stranger (1987) Director
  • Stamp of a Killer (1987) Director
  • Stranger in My Bed (1987) Director
  • Matlock (1986) Director
  • Dallas: The Early Years (1986) Director
  • The High Price of Passion (1986) Director
  • Poison Ivy (1985) Director
  • Peyton Place: The Next Generation (1985) Director
  • A Letter to Three Wives (1985) Director
  • Spraggue (1984) Director
  • T. J. Hooker (1982) Director
  • Falcon Crest (1981) Director
  • Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) Director
  • The Great Wallendas (1978) Director
  • Francesca, Baby (1976) Director
  • ABC Afterschool Special (1972) Director
  • Startime (1959) Technical Supervisor
  • The Turn of the Screw (1959) Technical Supervisor

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Larry Elikann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including An Inconvenient Woman (1991), I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989), Stranger on My Land (1988), A Stoning in Fulham County (1988).

When and where was Larry Elikann born?

Larry Elikann was born on July 4, 1920 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on February 4, 2004.

How many credits does Larry Elikann have?

Larry Elikann has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 1997.

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

Subject: Larry Elikann (Directing). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. No preamble, no JS...

Larry Elikann by the numbers

43credits
36films
7TV series
1959–1997active years

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