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Occupation
  
Actor, magician

Years active
  
1966–present


Name
  
Larry Anderson

Role
  
Actor


Born
  
September 22, 1952 (age 71) (
1952-09-22
)
Minnesota, U.S.

Movies and TV shows
  
Life with Lucy, Star Trek: Insurrection, Trivia Track, Martians Go Home, Lucy & Desi: Before th

Similar People
  
Tommy Davis, Philip Amelio, David Hasselhoff, Patricia McPherson, Edward Mulhare

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Larry Anderson (born September 22, 1952) is an American actor and magician.

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Early work

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He originally started as an assistant to magician Mark Wilson in 1973, and was immediately put to work on the set of The Magician (starring Bill Bixby), assisting Wilson as the show's magic coordinator. He has since appeared in several television series and films, and is also known for his uncredited role as Michael Long in the (pilot episode) of the 1980s hit TV series Knight Rider. His voice was overdubbed by David Hasselhoff who, when the character was shot in the face and given plastic surgery, took over the role for the remainder of the series.

Career

Anderson's other TV roles include The Six Million Dollar Man "Charlie's Angels in 'Dirty Business' episode" The Amazing Spider-Man (both in 1977); the short lived 1979 TV series Brothers and Sisters; and the soap opera, Days of Our Lives in 1987, appearing as James Dixon. He also hosted three game shows, the first being a revival of Truth or Consequences in 1987, The Big Spin from 1995–1996, and Trivia Track on GSN for a few months. He also co-starred with Lucille Ball as her son-in-law on her final television series, Life With Lucy.

Anderson's movie appearances include Martians Go Home (1990), Eve of Destruction (1991), and Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) as a Tarlac officer.

He has made guest appearances on TV shows including Happy Days, The A-Team, Mork & Mindy, Matlock, and The O.C.. Anderson also portrayed Ronald McDonald in at least one TV commercial for McDonald's.

Anderson hosts a weekly quiz radio show on Shokus Internet Radio created by game show producer Ron Greenberg titled Anyone Can Play... But Don't Call Us, We'll Call You!

He also developed the JawDroppers DVD Collection, a beginner-intermediate level instructional magic series (5 volume set) shot from two perspectives, as the person being entertained and as the entertainer.

Scientology

Anderson was a Scientologist for 33 years and starred in Orientation: A Scientology Information Film. In 2009, Anderson left the Church of Scientology and asked for more than $100,000 back for services he had paid for but not yet used. His conversation with Tommy Davis about the money was made available online by the St. Petersburg Times. In 2010, Anderson appeared on the BBC's Panorama The Secrets of Scientology programme, hosted by John Sweeney.

Filmography

Actor
2016
This Is Us (TV Series) as
Doctor
- After the Fire (2020) - Doctor
- Kyle (2016) - Doctor
2017
Law & Order True Crime (TV Mini Series) as
Judge Albracht
- The Menendez Murders: Episode 4 (2017) - Judge Albracht
- The Menendez Murders: Episode 3 (2017) - Judge Albracht
2016
Can I Get a Witness Protection? as
Bank Administrator
2012
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Fred Blanchard
- Stealing Home (2012) - Fred Blanchard
2011
Castle (TV Series) as
Dr. Kovaks
- Rise (2011) - Dr. Kovaks
2010
Tobi Steam Platinum (TV Movie)
2009
Mad Men (TV Series) as
Anchorman
- The Arrangements (2009) - Anchorman
2009
Pink Eye (Short) as
Gavin
2008
Raising the Bar (TV Series) as
Justin
- Roman Holiday (2008) - Justin
2007
Close to Home (TV Series) as
Dr. Lawrence Harrison
- Getting In (2007) - Dr. Lawrence Harrison
2004
Wedding Daze (TV Movie) as
Mr. Littman
2003
Boston Public (TV Series) as
Mr. Watson
- Chapter Sixty-Seven (2003) - Mr. Watson
2003
The O.C. (TV Series) as
Bob Coughlin
- Pilot (2003) - Bob Coughlin
1998
Star Trek: Insurrection as
Tarlac Officer
1994
Cosmic Slop (TV Movie) as
Stryker O'Rourke (segment "Space Traders")
1993
Sisters (TV Series) as
Douglas Waterfield
- Back on Track (1993) - Douglas Waterfield
1993
Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) as
Game Show Host
- Perfectly Perfect (1993) - Game Show Host
1991
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (TV Movie) as
Percy
1991
Eve of Destruction as
BMW Businessman
1978
Days of Our Lives (TV Series) as
Dr. Parks / James Dixon / Andrew Hosmine
- Episode #1.6353 (1990) - Dr. Parks
- Episode #1.6352 (1990) - Dr. Parks
- Episode #1.6335 (1990) - Dr. Parks
- Episode #1.6333 (1990) - Dr. Parks
- Episode #1.5512 (1987) - James Dixon
- Episode #1.5511 (1987) - James Dixon
- Episode #1.3230 (1978) - Andrew Hosmine
1989
Martians Go Home as
Newscaster
1989
Night Court (TV Series) as
Martin Flemming
- The Trouble Is Not in Your Set (1989) - Martin Flemming
1988
Freddy's Nightmares (TV Series) as
Sammy Ray
- Judy Miller, Come on Down (1988) - Sammy Ray
1988
Webster (TV Series) as
Buddy Lesko
- See George Run (1988) - Buddy Lesko
1988
She's the Sheriff (TV Series)
- The Great Escape (1988)
1987
Rags to Riches (TV Series)
- Russian Holiday (1987)
1987
Matlock (TV Series) as
News Anchor Doug August
- The Network (1987) - News Anchor Doug August
1986
Life with Lucy (TV Series) as
Ted McGibbon
- Lucy and the Guard Goose (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Breaking Up is Hard to Do (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Lucy and Curtis Are Up a Tree (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- World's Greatest Grandma (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Lucy's Green Thumb (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Mother of the Bride (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Lucy, Legal Eagle (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Lucy Makes Curtis Byte the Dust (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Lucy Is a Sax Symbol (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Lucy Gets Her Wires Crossed (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Love Among the Two-by Fours (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- Lucy Makes a Hit with John Ritter (1986) - Ted McGibbon
- One Good Grandparent Deserves Another (1986) - Ted McGibbon
1985
It's a Living (TV Series) as
Agent #3
- Hail to the Chef (1985) - Agent #3
1985
The A-Team (TV Series) as
Gilbert
- Mind Games (1985) - Gilbert
1985
Down to Earth (TV Series)
- Name, Rank and Social Security Number (1985)
1984
Matt Houston (TV Series) as
Carl
- Apostle of Death (1984) - Carl
1983
The Fall Guy (TV Series) as
Mummy
- Death Boat (1983) - Mummy
1982
Knight Rider (TV Series) as
Michael Long
- Knight of the Phoenix: Part 1 (1982) - Michael Long
1981
Mork & Mindy (TV Series) as
Mario Hammond
- Three the Hard Way (1981) - Mario Hammond
1981
Happy Days (TV Series) as
Granville Clark
- Broadway It's Not (1981) - Granville Clark
1979
The Bad News Bears (TV Series) as
Groom
- Run Down (1979) - Groom
1979
Brothers and Sisters (TV Series) as
Harlan Ramsey
- Truth or Consequences (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- Main Event (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- Save the Monkey (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- Spring Vacation (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- Love and Marriage (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- Lucky Me (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- A Wrenching Problem (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- Made in Japan (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- Mirror Image (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- Man in Chains (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- High Time (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
- Pilot (1979) - Harlan Ramsey
1978
Dr. Strange (TV Movie) as
Magician
1977
The Amazing Spider-Man (TV Series) as
Dave
- Spider-Man (1977) - Dave
1977
The Six Million Dollar Man (TV Series) as
Murdoch
- The Ghostly Teletype (1977) - Murdoch
1977
Charlie's Angels (TV Series) as
Young Film Director
- Dirty Business (1977) - Young Film Director
1973
The Magician (TV Series) as
Larry Anderson
- The Illusion of the Evil Spikes (1974) - Larry Anderson
- The Illusion of the Cat's Eye (1974) - Larry Anderson
- The Illusion of the Lethal Playthings (1974) - Larry Anderson
- The Illusion of the Fatal Arrow (1974) - Larry Anderson
- The Illusion of the Deadly Conglomerate (1974) - Larry Anderson
- The Illusion of the Lost Dragon (1974) - Larry Anderson
- The Man Who Lost Himself (1973) - Larry Anderson (uncredited)
Soundtrack
1986
Life with Lucy (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Lucy and Curtis Are Up a Tree (1986) - (performer: "Singin' in the Rain")
- World's Greatest Grandma (1986) - (performer: "Old Folks at Home" (aka "Swanee River"))
Self
2022
Stu's Show (Documentary) as
Self
2010
Panorama (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- The Secrets of Scientology (2010) - Self
2006
Stu's Show (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- Larry Anderson (2006) - Self - Guest
2003
The Desilu Story (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2001
The Test (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- The Trust Test (2001) - Self - Panelist
1996
Orientation: A Scientology Information Film (Documentary short) as
Self - Host (uncredited)
1987
The Wil Shriner Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.34 (1987) - Self
1986
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 17 October 1986 (1986) - Self
1985
The Big Spin (TV Series) as
Self - Host (1995-1996)
1984
Star Search (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.6 (1984) - Self
1950
The New Truth and Consequences (TV Series) as
Emcee (1987-1988)
Archive Footage
2017
Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- The Business of Religion (2017) - Self
1984
Knight Rider (TV Series) as
Michael Long
- A Good Knight's Work (1984) - Michael Long (uncredited)

References

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