Larry Kenney
Biography
Larry Kenney, born August 5 1947 in Pekin, Illinois, is an American voice actor and radio personality. He began his radio career in 1963 at age fifteen as a disc jockey at WIRL in Peoria, Illinois. He subsequently worked at stations including WOWO in Fort Wayne, Indiana; WKYC (now WTAM) in Cleveland, Ohio from 1970 to 1973; WHN and WYNY in New York City; WJJD (now WYLL) in Chicago; and WKHK (now WLTW) in New York City until 1972. As a voice actor he is known for portraying Lion‑O in the 1980s Rankin/Bass cartoon ThunderCats, Karate Kat from The Comic Strip, Bluegrass in SilverHawks, and Dolph in TigerSharks, as well as providing voices for several breakfast‑cereal characters. He is also credited under the variant name Larry Kenny and has nineteen acting credits listed.
Career overview
Larry Kenney, born August 5, 1947 in Pekin, Illinois, began his career in broadcasting at age fifteen. In 1963 he started as a disc jockey at WIRL in Peoria, Illinois. He subsequently worked at several stations including WOWO in Fort Wayne, Indiana; WKYC (AM, now WTAM) in Cleveland, Ohio from 1970 to 1973; WHN and WYNY in New York City; WJJD (now WYLL) in Chicago, Illinois; and WKHK (now WLTW) in New York City, remaining there until 1972.
Kenney is also recognized for his voice acting. He provided the voice of Lion‑O in the 1980s Rankin/Bass animated series ThunderCats, and voiced Karate Kat, a martial‑arts black‑belt cat featured in The Comic Strip. Additional animated credits include the characters Bluegrass in SilverHawks and Dolph in TigerSharks. He has also performed voice work for several breakfast cereal characters.
In addition to his radio and voice‑over work, Kenney is listed on The Movie Database with nineteen acting credits. He is sometimes credited as Larry Kenny. Kenney, an American male performer, continues to be recognized for his contributions to both radio broadcasting and animated voice work.
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Full Filmography
21 titles- ThunderCats Roar (2020) as Jaga (voice)
- Teen Titans Go! (2013) as The Chief / Announcer (voice)
- Teen Titans Go! (2013) as The Chief (voice)
- Teen Titans Go! (2013) as Original Lion-O (voice)
- ThunderCats (2011) as King Claudus (voice)
- Snarf: Butterfly Blues (2011) as King Claudus (voice)
- Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) as Lion-O (voice)
- Little Bill (1999)
- The Twelve Days of Christmas (1993) as Sir Carolboomer / The Partridge
- Peppermint Rose (1992)
- The Waiting Room (1991) as Announcer
- Greatest Sports Follies (1989) as Narrator
- Super Duper Baseball Bloopers (1989) as Self - Narrator
- TigerSharks (1987) as Rodolfo "Dolph" (voice)
- ThunderCats Ho! – The Movie (1987) as Lion-O / Jackalman (voice)
- SilverHawks (1986) as Bluegrass / Pokerface (voice)
- SilverHawks: The Origin Story (1986)
- ThunderCats (1985) as Lion-O / Jackalman (voice)
- The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985) as Commander of the Wind Demons (voice)
- ThunderCats: Exodus (1985) as Lion-O (voice)
- Cinema Insomnia as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Larry Kenney best known for?
Larry Kenney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including ThunderCats Roar (2020), Teen Titans Go! (2013), Teen Titans Go! (2013), Teen Titans Go! (2013).
When and where was Larry Kenney born?
Larry Kenney was born on August 5, 1947 in Pekin, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Larry Kenney have?
Larry Kenney has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2020.
What is Larry Kenney's background in cinema and television?
Larry Kenney, born August 5 1947 in Pekin, Illinois, is an American voice actor and radio personality. He began his radio career in 1963 at age fifteen as a disc jockey at WIRL in Peoria, Illinois. He subsequently worked at stations including WOWO in Fort Wayne, Indiana; WKYC (now WTAM) in Cleveland, Ohio from 1970 to ...