Larry Hankin
Biography
Larry Michael Hankin is an American character actor, performer, director, comedian, and producer who was born on December 7, 1937, in New York City, New York, United States. He has 139 known acting credits according to movie and television databases. Hankin is recognized for major film roles such as Charley Butts in Escape from Alcatraz in 1979, Ace in Running Scared in 1986, and Carl Alphonse in Billy Madison in 1995. His additional film and television appearances include smaller roles as Doobie in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Sergeant Balzak in Home Alone, Mr. Heckles in Friends, and Joe in Breaking Bad. He is also known by the alternative names Larry A. Hankin, Lance Hunt, and Larry Mi.
Career overview
Larry Michael Hankin is an American character actor, performer, director, comedian, and producer who was born on December 7, 1937, in New York City, New York. Active in the entertainment industry with numerous known credits, Hankin has built a varied career encompassing both film and television.
Among his major film roles, Hankin portrayed Charley Butts in Escape from Alcatraz in 1979, Ace in Running Scared in 1986, and Carl Alphonse in Billy Madison in 1995. In addition to these prominent film appearances, he took on smaller roles in several well-known productions, playing Doobie in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Sergeant Balzak in Home Alone, Mr. Heckles in Friends, and Joe in Breaking Bad.
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149 titles- I Got A Bullet with Your Name on It! (2026) as Mario The Mouth
- Bad Haircut (2025) as Gus
- A Cell Phone Movie (2025) as Larry
- The Invisible Raptor (2024) as Murray
- Liam and Michael Presents: Cohan and Danny (2024) as Bens Grandfather
- Liam and Michael (2023) as Ben's Grandfather
- Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story (2023) as Concession Worker
- I Hear the Trees Whispering (2022) as Dale
- Friends: The Reunion (2021) as Self
- The Eden Theory (2021) as Farmer Joe
- Date Nite (2020) as Janitor
- The Tree (2020) as Old Man ("The Tree") / The Projectionist
- El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) as Old Joe
- The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) as Self
- Barry (2018) as Stovka
- Salami on White (2018) as Larry
- Appland (2018) as Fred Grassi
- Baskets (2016) as Mortician
- Bad Internet (2016) as Mr. Heckles / The Rock
- The Mourning (2015) as Dad
- Elwood (2014) as Sammy the Sausage
- Pain & Gain (2013) as Pastor Randy
- Buzzkill (2012) as Granger
- Breaking Bad (2008) as Old Joe
- The Alphabet Killer (2008) as Perry
- The Outlaw Emmett Deemus and the Porno Queen (2008) as Emmett Deemus
- Saving Grace (2007) as Crusty
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as Mister Johnson
- Nobel Son (2007) as Dr. Polaczek
- Grilled (2006) Story
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Tom Sparks
- Wanted (2005) as Sex Shop Owner
- Nobody Knows Anything! (2004) as Blind Man
- Joan of Arcadia (2003) as Homeless Man God
- Hard Ground (2003) as Toothless
- Knee High P.I. (2003) as Fudgie
- Monk (2002) as Bearded Man
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Zapata Childs
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Old Stoner Dude
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Luther
- The Independent (2000) as William Henry Ellis
- Enemy Action (1999) as Yuri
- Martial Law (1998) as Father Bosley
- Kisses in the Dark (1998) as Sometimes Jones (Solly's Diner)
- Kisses in the Dark (1998) Writer
- Kisses in the Dark (1998) Director
- Vegas Vacation (1997) as Preacher
- Money Talks (1997) as Roland
- The Tony Danza Show (1997) as Gary
- Claude's Crib (1997)
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Gaunt Gary
- The Naked Truth (1995) as Stan
- Billy Madison (1995) as Carl Alphonse
- Friends (1994) as Mr. Heckles
- ER (1994) as Bearded Homeless Guy
- Party of Five (1994) as Corkery
- Ellen (1994) as Larry
- Weird Science (1994)
- The Shadow (1994) as Taxi Driver
- It's Pat: The Movie (1994) as Postal Supervisor
- Prehysteria! 2 (1994) as Ketchum
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Dr. Martin Solsvig
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Doc
- Mad About You (1992) as Bob the Security Guard
- Picket Fences (1992) as Bernie Thompson
- Out on a Limb (1992) as Officer Darren
- Nickel & Dime (1992) as Wito-Wito-Wito
- Deuce Coupe (1992) as Slick Lowry
- T Bone N Weasel (1992) as Rev. Gluck
- Home Improvement (1991) as Larry
- Step by Step (1991) as Abe Lincoln
- Black Magic Woman (1991) as Hank Warfield
- Pretty Woman (1990) as Landlord
- Death Warrant (1990) as Mayerson
- Shannon's Deal (1990)
- Home Alone (1990) as Officer Balzak
- Dark Romances Vol. 1 (1990) as Drunk Bum
- Seinfeld (1989) as Tom Pepper (Kramer)
- She's Having a Baby (1988) as Hank
- Nightfall (1988) as Desert King
- Married... with Children (1987) as Mary
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Jake and the Fatman (1987) as Holly
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) as Doobie
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) as Man in Pub (segment "Son of the Invisible Man")
- Fatal Beauty (1987) as Jerry Murphy
- Matlock (1986) as Clayton Hood
- L.A. Law (1986) as Lyle Kendrick
- ALF (1986) as Andrew Seminick
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Kokolovitch
- Running Scared (1986) as Ace
- Amazing Stories (1986) as Jubal
- Joe Bash (1986)
- Ratboy (1986) as Robert Jewell
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Jubal
- The Sure Thing (1985) as Trucker
- Howie Mandel: Live from Carnegie Mall (1985)
- Hunter (1984) as Jimmy Cracklin
- Hunter (1984) as Jimmy Cracklin (uncredited)
- Brothers (1984)
- Young Lust: A Soap Opera (1984) as Binney
- At Ease (1983)
- The Sting II (1983) as Handicap
- Goodnight, Beantown (1983)
- The Star Chamber (1983) as Detective Kenneth Wiggan
- Family Ties (1982) as Walter
- Newhart (1982)
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Mr. Bert Man
- Annie (1982) as Pound Man
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Die Laughing (1980) as Bock
- Solly’s Diner (1980) as Sometimes Jones
- Solly’s Diner (1980) Director
- Solly’s Diner (1980) Writer
- Solly’s Diner (1980) Editor
- Solly’s Diner (1980) Producer
- The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything (1980) as René
- Gridlock (1980) as Sill
- Benson (1979)
- Escape from Alcatraz (1979) as Charley Butts
- The Jerk (1979) as Circus Hand (uncredited)
- California Fever (1979)
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) as Mickey Broadhead
- Uncle Joe Shannon (1978) as Sound Technician
- Doctor Dracula (1978) as Wainwright
- Free Country (1978)
- Loose Shoes (1978) as 2nd Veteran
- Peeping Times (1978) as Nutritionist
- Outside Chance (1978) as Deputy in Van
- Eight Is Enough (1977)
- The San Pedro Beach Bums (1977)
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Barney Miller (1975) as Earl Kelso
- Lucifer's Women (1974) as John Wainwright, 'Svengali'
- Steelyard Blues (1973) as Bill the Garbage Truck Driver
- Evil Roy Slade (1972) as Snake
- Thumb Tripping (1972) as Simp
- The Phynx (1970) as Philbaby
- The Music Scene (1969)
- Viva Max! (1969) as Romero
- Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) as Supermarket Clerk
- How Sweet It Is! (1968) as 1st Policeman
- Funnyman (1967) as Roger
- That Girl (1966)
- Dylan Speaks (1965) as Self
- Echoes from the Midnight Mansion
- The Farmhouse Murders as Sheriff Tom Riley
- The Best Pizza is in LA as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Larry Hankin best known for?
Larry Hankin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Liam and Michael (2023), Friends: The Reunion (2021), El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019), Barry (2018).
When and where was Larry Hankin born?
Larry Hankin was born on December 7, 1937 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Larry Hankin have?
Larry Hankin has accumulated over 149 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2026.
What is Larry Hankin's background in cinema and television?
Larry Michael Hankin is an American character actor, performer, director, comedian, and producer who was born on December 7, 1937, in New York City, New York, United States. He has 139 known acting credits according to movie and television databases. Hankin is recognized for major film roles such as Charley Butts in Es...