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Larry Hankin was born on December 7, 1937 in New York City, New York, United States and is credited as a television actor, film actor and screenwriter. Larry Hankin is 88 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Far Rockaway High School and Syracuse University.
My Take
Larry Hankin is the kind of actor whose name you forget but whose face you never do. From the cranky Mr. Heckles on Friends to Joe in Breaking Bad, he has spent decades stealing scenes with a single weary glance. I have always admired character actors more than leading men, and Hankin is a textbook case of why: he brings instant texture and credibility to anything he touches. A New Yorker born in 1937, Syracuse-educated, he is a craftsman who never needed top billing to be unforgettable. That quiet, lived-in authenticity is exactly what great supporting work is made of.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Larry Hankin
- Name (Japanese)
- ラリー・ハンキン
- Reading
- らりー・はんきん
- Born
- December 7, 1937 (age 88)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Far Rockaway High School
- University
- Syracuse University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry%20Hankin
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2652939
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Larry Hankin born?
Born December 7, 1937 (age 88).
Where is Larry Hankin from?
Larry Hankin is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Larry Hankin do?
Larry Hankin works as actor, television actor, film actor, screenwriter, film producer.
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