Lawrence Joel Block (October 30, 1942 – October 7, 2012) was an American stage, film, television, and radio actor.
Early life and education Lawrence Joel Block was born in New York City, New York, the son of Sonia (née Kutcher), a travel agent, and Harold Block, who worked in the garment industry. He had a brother, Kenneth.
In 1964, he graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Rhode Island College of Arts and Sciences.
Personal life and death Block married Jolly King on September 21, 1981. They had two children, Zachary and Zoe.
He died in New York City, New York on October 7, 2012, at age 69.
Radio
Block appeared frequently on Joe Frank's radio shows.
Filmography Films
Shamus (1973) - Springy Slap Shot (1977) - Peterboro Referee Heaven Can Wait (1978) - Peters Hardcore (1979) - Detective Burrows First Family (1980) - Gloria's Secret Service Agent #1 After Hours (1985) - Taxi Driver Cocktail (1988) - Bar Owner Robots (1988; direct-to-video) - Julius Enderby High Stakes (1989) - Harvey Betsy's Wedding (1990) - Barber My Blue Heaven (1990) - Defense Attorney Big Night (1996) - Man in Restaurant Dangerous Proposition (1998) - Dr. Butler Isn't She Great (2000) - Herbie Bait (2000) - Customer Don't Say a Word (2001) - Doorman Garmento (2002) - Store Manager Book of Danny (2002) - Harry Live at Five (2005; short film) - Chef Buddy Stealing Martin Lane (2005) - Nigel The Guitar (2008) - Mr. Faddis Triptosane (2010) - Dr. Ken 'Mecca' Rennet Friends and Strangers (2011; short film) - Grandpa
Stage
Hail Scrawdyke! (1966)
Television
The Secret Storm (1954) - Mickey (1971) General Hospital (1963) - Cal Jamison (1978) Sesame Street (1971-1972) - Tom Kojak (1973) - Gerry Erskine A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975) - Springy Baretta (1975) - Chemist The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (1976; TV film) - Barney Fayne Ellery Queen (1976) - Floor Director Police Story (1977) - Carl Cusick Delvecchio (1977) - Liquor Store Clerk Rosetti and Ryan (1977) - Harry M*A*S*H (1977-1978) - Cimoli / Eddie Hendrix Charlie's Angels (1978) - Arlo Spinner Operation Petticoat (1978) - Bartender Space Force (1978; TV pilot) - Private Arnold Fleck Barney Miller (1978, episode: Evaluation) - Russell Schuman CHiPs (1979) - Abel The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang (1979; TV film) - Leroy Keenan Ryan's Hope (1981) - Stan Feller Miami Vice (1987) - FBI Agent Tattingers (1988) - Clerk Dead Man Out (1989; TV film) - Kleinfeld Family Matters (1989) - Mr. Seeger Murphy Brown (1990) - Al Henderson Law & Order (1991-2002) - Darryl Moffatt / Stan / Slater / Feldman New York Undercover (1996) - Rossmore Third Watch (2000) - Helmut Kaiser The Job (2001) - Dr. Kline Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2001) - Lonnie Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2003) - Frank Kastner Smash (2012) - Gary Garrison (final appearance)
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