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Larry Drake

Drake on the red carpet at the 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, August 28, 1988
Personal information
Birth dateFebruary 21, 1950(age 61)
Place of birthTulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
OccupationActor
SpouseRuth De Sosa (1989-1991)
Marina Drujko (2009-2009)

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:For the major league outfielder, see Larry Drake (baseball).Larry Drake (born February 21, 1950) is an American actor.

Drake was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Lorraine, a homemaker, and Raymond Drake, a drafting engineer for an oil company. Drake is renowned for his portrayal of developmentally disabled Benny Stulwicz on the television show L.A. Law from 1987 until the show's end in 1994, for which he won two consecutive Emmy Awards (1988, 1989). He returned to the part of Benny in L.A. Law: The Movie, a "reunion" movie aired on NBC in 2002.

Drake has appeared in numerous television and film roles, including: Time Quest, Dark Asylum, Paranoid, Bean, Overnight Delivery, The Beast, The Journey of August King, Murder in New Hampshire, Dr. Giggles, Darkman, Darkman II: The Return of Durant, The Taming of the Shrew (1983), American Pie 2, and Dark Night of the Scarecrow. He was also a regular on the 1998 science fiction TV show Prey. Drake provided the voice acting for Pops on Johnny Bravo. In 2007 he co-starred in the made for TV movie Gryphon, a Sci-Fi Pictures original film.

Drake married actress Ruth De Sosa in 1989; they divorced in 1991. In October 2009 he married horror writer and model Marina Drujko, but they divorced later that same year.

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"Tweet Tweet" Performed by Jimmy Kimmel and Drake Music by Jonathan Kimmel Lyrics by Jimmy Kimmel, Gary Greenberg and Jonathan Kimmel J: Check this out J: Here's a Tweet from Shaquille O'Neal D: Yeah? J: Dat 2 year old smokin on the internet, is dat real? J: And here's another one from Larry King J: Whoever came up with Peanut Butter and Jelly J: Deserves a Nobel Prize in Something. D: Let me try, this one's from Justin Bieber's list D: He says, "Hey, Did you know that bed bugs really do exist?" J: I didn't! D: Jessica Simpson posted one I just seen... D: She said My bro-in-law gave me a book to read... J: Oooh, that was mean. CHORUS Follow You Follow Me Tweet Tweet.. D: Tell me something now... Follow Me Follow You RE-Tweet. J: Tell me nothing now What are you thinkin? Just... Tweet Tweet BOTH: I want your update... Follow You Follow Me Follow me... D: I saw a Tweet from Amanda Bines... D: She said I like black men, I'm very attracted to them, fyi J: Who isn't? J: Here's somethin Demi want us to know... D: Lovato? J: Yeah - "My waiter's name was nacho." D: Tila Tequila's getting hungry as a mother... D: "We are spraying whipped cream all over each other." J: Yuck. J: Let's not forget one Ashton Kutcher did. J: "Did you know fish have NO EYE LIDS!" D: Deep...(nodding) CHORUS D: Want to know how Britney Spears stays lean? J: She says, "My daddy got me a Blizz Berry Machine" J: Michael Jordan is a Twitterin' pimp, D: He said "On new years, I had way too many shrimp <b>...</b>
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2.47 min. | 4.88 user rating
From the article at: www.i-mockery.com Here's are some classic scenes from the made-for-TV movie, "Dark Night of the Scarecrow" featuring Larry Drake as Bubba and Charles Dunning as Otis. In the first scene, Bubba is wrongfully executed for the murder of his friend Marylee. In the second scene, Bubba gets the revenge he deserves. "Bubba didn't do it!"
6.37 min. | 4.76 user rating
"A new prescription for terror." The Trailer For Dr. Giggles Starring Larry Drake, Holly Marie Combs, Cliff De Young, Glenn Quinn, Keith Diamond, Richard Bradford, Michelle Johnson, And John Vickery. Directed By Manny Coto.
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NATIONAL LAMPOON'S DORM DAZE 2 (2006) TO BUY OR DOWNLOAD: www.lionsgateshop.com Peter (Patrick Cavanaugh) has an interview with Dean Dryer (Larry Drake), but Gerri (Marieh Delfino) does too...
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This is the intro for the proposed pilot episode for the "Darkman" TV series, a spinoff of Sam Raimi's film and its sequels. Larry Drake returned to play the apparently immortal Durant once again, but the pilot has never been aired and the series was not accepted for production. And if you watch it, it's clear why - Larry Drake's presence is really the only watchable aspect of the pilot...
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Dr. Peyton Westlake (Liam Neeson) arbeitet an der Entwicklung einer synthetischen Haut und steht kurz vor dem grossen Durchbruch, als eine Gang, angeführt von dem sadistischen Robert G. Durant (Larry Drake), sein Labor zerstört. Durch ein medizinisches Experiment bis zur Unkenntlichkeit verbrannt versucht Westlake, sowohl sein Labor wie die Beziehung zu seiner früheren Freundin Julie (Frances McDormand) wieder aufzubauen. Als seine grösste Herausforderung erweist sich jedoch Dr. Westlake selbst. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen seiner Sehnsucht nach einem Leben an Julies Seite und seiner Rachgier wechselt Westlake schliesslich zwischen zwei verschiedenen Identitäten. Teil 2: www.youtube.com Teil 3: www.youtube.com
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NBA 2K12 Cuban vs. Drake [HD] Developer: Take Two Interactive Release: 10/4/2011 Genre: Sports Platform: PS3/X360 Publisher: 2K Sports Website: www.2KSports.com Gamers will now have the ability to take Larry Bird's sweet stroke against Julius Erving's legendary above-the-rim offense, or pit Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" offense against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls to see which iconic teams and legends would dominate in an ultimate showdown. By recreating the historic matchups of basketball's fiercest rivalries, NBA 2K12 pays tribute to the teams and heroes that defined them -- in doing so, players will be able to unlock these legendary athletes and teams to create matchups against any current NBA franchise. Finally, the debate among diehard basketball fans as to which team - past or present - would rule the hardwood will be settled in NBA 2K12. "NBA's Greatest" mode will allow fans to match Jordan's Bulls against the Miami Heat's "Big 3" of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh; Bird's Celtics against the Lakers' with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol; and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Lakers against the Orlando Magic with Dwight Howard. FOR MORE MACHINIMA, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE SPORTS GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE TRAILERS, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MMO AND RPG GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com TAGS: NBA 2K12 Trailer Drake vs Cuban official machinima video game gaming xbox 360 playstation 3 <b>...</b>
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Bean Clip j.mp click to subscribe - After staining the Whistler's Mother" painting with ink, Bean ("Rowan Atkinson) tries in vain to clean up his mistake. TM & © Universal (2011) Cast: Larry Drake, Tom McGowan, Harris Yulin, Rowan Atkinson Director: Mel Smith MOVIECLIPS YouTube Channel: j.mp Join our Facebook page: j.mp Follow us on Twitter: j.mp Buy Movie: amzn.to More Movie Clips: j.mp Producer: Eric Fellner, Peter Bennett-Jones, Rebecca O'Brien, Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Tim Bevan Screenwriter: Richard Curtis, Robin Driscoll, Rowan Atkinson Film Description: Comic actor Rowan Atkinson brought his bumbling character Mr. Bean from television to the big screen with this British comedy. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) is a well-meaning but not especially bright fellow with a gift for making the worst of any situation. Bean is about to be fired from his job as a guard at the Royal Nation Art Gallery for sleeping on the job, but the Chairman (John Mills) intervenes at the last moment. To insure that his incompetence will manifest itself so completely that there will be no choice but to get rid of him, Bean's superiors come up with a plan -- they'll send him to America to speak at a posh private gallery owned by George Grierson (Harris Yulin), where General Newton (Burt Reynolds) will display the most recent addition to his art collection, "Whistler's Mother." It's even money whether or not the museum will still be standing before Bean is done; as if this weren't enough <b>...</b>
3.15 min. | 5.0 user rating

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Super Bowl XLVI transforms Indianapolis into unlikely spot for celebrity sightings - Green Bay Press Gazette Tweet this news
Green Bay Press Gazette--But famous folks like Alec Baldwin, Steven Tyler, -Drake- and Jimmy Fallon are also popping in, because, well, it's the Super Bowl. / AP photo Indiana � the place where Peyton Manning, -Larry- Bird, the Hoosiers and more have - Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:19:33 GMT
Night Court: Southern Miss ends streak - CBSSports.com (blog) Tweet this news
CBSSports.com (blog)--Game of the day: Memphis had owned Southern Miss to the tune of 18 consecutive wins, but -Larry- Eustachy's team finally got the Tigers. Darnell Dodson made a pair of free throws with eight seconds left to put Southern Miss up 7 - Date : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:38:05 GMT
Feb. 3, 4 IMCA Modified Features Complete Canyon Series Dates - WhoWon.com Tweet this news
WhoWon.com--DJ Wood became the first home state driver to chalk up a series victory this season, using lapped traffic to his advantage in passing Scott -Drake- for the Wednesday night checkers at Canyon. California's -Larry- Hood, Nebraskan Dylan Smi - Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:27 GMT
The incumbent's case - Wire Tweet this news
Wire--Among them were several “watch parties” for the State of the Union address last week, including the one in Portsmouth, which included former House Speaker Terie Norelli and Portsmouth Democratic Committee chair -Larry Drake-, each of whom later - Date : Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:12:23 GMT
Expo expectations - Iowa Farmer Today Tweet this news
Iowa Farmer Today---Larry Drake- of Centerville will be honored as Seedstock Producer of the Year, and Marty VanderMolen of Sully will be honored as Friend of the Iowa Beef Expo. Sunday, Feb. 12 � Judging contest registration, Gammon Barn, 7:30 am; Judgin - Date : Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:08:08 GMT
Debra Ann (Drain) Capshew - Shawnee News Star Tweet this news
Shawnee News Star--She was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, a number of aunts and uncles, and her husband, -Larry- Capshew. Survivors include daughter, Miranda Reed and Steven Keeton of Tecumseh; son, Jesse Capshew of Noble; parents, Junior - Date : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:48:14 GMT
BRAD MEHLDAU - Washington Post Tweet this news
Washington Post--As it turned out, the music recorded by the classically trained pianist and his exceptionally well-matched bandmates - bassist -Larry- Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy - lived up to its billing, as this absorbing seven-disc box set const - Date : Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:35:50 GMT
The Perfect Storm - Times-Delphic Tweet this news
Times-Delphic---Drake- outlasted first-place Wichita State 93-86 in three overtimes last Saturday night at the Knapp Center to notch the team's biggest Missouri Valley Conference win of the season. Junior Ben Simons had a career-high 29 points, and s - Date : Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:20:18 GMT
Post Up: DRose, Heated - SLAM Online Tweet this news
SLAM Online--(Or hockey, in -Drake's- case.) And yesterday we got a sneak preview of what that's going to be like. In a word: awesome. Miami and Chicago battle down to the wire, Kyrie Irving beats Boston, an epic game between old reliables Dalla - Date : Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:51:30 GMT
Briley signs on dotted line for DMACC - Creston News Advertiser Tweet this news
Creston News Advertiser--By -LARRY- PETERSON - CNA sports writer • [email protected] Creston's all-state shortstop will play for a state champion coach in a promising new program. And she'll be reunited with a high school teammate in t - Date : Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:34:48 GMT

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