Larry McCormick
Biography
Larry McCormick was an American reporter, news anchor and television actor who worked for many years at Los Angeles station KTLA-TV. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he began in broadcasting as a disc jockey in the late 1950s and became one of the country's first African-American newscasters. He joined KTLA in 1971, serving as a features reporter and weekend lead anchor and co-hosting Making It! Minority Success Stories. As an actor, he made his stage debut in 1968 in The Odd Couple and took guest roles on series including That Girl, Barnaby Jones, The Jeffersons, Murder, She Wrote and Beverly Hills, 90210. His films included The Punisher (1989) and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), his final one. He also did voice work for The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour, received the Governors Award in 1994 and was honored with a star by the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
71years old at death
- Born Kansas City
- Died Los Angeles
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
- Also credited as Lawrence William McCormick and Lawrence William McCormick III
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 34 years1969 to 2003
Every film, newest first
- 2003Terminator 3: Rise of the MachinesIMDb rating 6.3
- 1989The Horror ShowIMDb rating 5.2
- 1989The PunisherIMDb rating 5.7
- 1969The Love God?IMDb rating 6.4
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First role
Larry McCormick first acted on stage in 1968, playing Speed in The Odd Couple at Los Angeles's Ebony Showcase Theater. Nick Stewart and Morris Erby starred in that production, which James Wheaton directed.
A first
McCormick was among the country's first African-American newscasters. He left his morning drive disc jockey slot at KGFJ Los Angeles, where he was also program director, and moved to KCOP-TV in the winter of 1969.
A change of course
Larry McCormick started his broadcasting career as a disc jockey in the late 1950s, after he graduated from University of Kansas City.
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Worked with
Larry McCormick made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Jonathan MostowDirector, 1 film, 2003
All films by Jonathan Mostow
All films by Mark Goldblatt
David BlythDirector, 1 film, 1989
All films by David Blyth
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2002 | Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | |
Online
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