Larry McCormick was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “The Punisher,” “Throw Momma from the Train,” and “Death Drug.” He also made a significant impact as a newscaster in Los Angeles.
Personal and Family Life
Larry McCormick was born on February 3, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was married to Anita McCormick and had three children, including Kitty and Mitch. He also had two grandchildren, Daniel and Benjamin. Larry was the brother of Charles McCormick, a member of the R&B group Bloodstone.
Career
Larry began his career in entertainment as a DJ before becoming one of the first black newscasters at KCOP-TV in Los Angeles in 1969. He attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he graduated. In addition to his work in news, he appeared in many films and television shows, often playing the role of a news anchor or reporter.
Death and Legacy
Larry McCormick passed away on August 27, 2004, in Los Angeles, California. He was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills. Posthumously, he was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television on October 10, 2002, recognizing his contributions to the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Punisher | 1989-10-05 | TV Newsreader |
| Shooting Stars | 1983-07-28 | T.V. Newsman |
| Death Drug | 1978-01-01 | Newscaster |
| Throw Momma from the Train | 1987-12-11 | Announcer |
| The Love God? | 1969-08-01 | Rich |
| The Case of the Hillside Stranglers | 1989-04-02 | Newscaster |
| Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines | 2003-07-02 | KTLA Anchorman |
| Assault on the Wayne | 1971-01-12 | Radio Operator |
| Please Don’t Eat the Daisies | 1960-03-31 | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Act of Violence | 1979-11-10 | Sportscaster |
| Gus | 1976-07-07 | N.Y. Broadcaster |
| The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear | 1991-06-28 | TV Reporter |
| Fly Away Home | 1996-09-13 | Television Anchor |
| That Girl | 1966-09-08 | |
| The Jeffersons | 1975-01-18 | |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1990-10-04 | |
| The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour | 1976-09-11 | (voice) |
| Angel | 1999-10-05 | Larry McCormick |
| Sliders | 1995-03-22 | TV Anchor |
| Sliders | 1995-03-22 | Weatherman |
| The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1985-09-29 | TV Anchorman |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | TV Reporter |
| Columbo | 1971-09-15 | News Anchor |
| Adam-12 | 1968-09-21 | Wesley |
| Dear John | 1988-10-06 | The Reporter |
| Cagney & Lacey | 1982-03-25 | TV Reporter |