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John Larroquette Biography

Birth Name:John Edgar Bernard Larroquette

Birth Place:New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won a Q Award in 1998 for his work on "The Practice․"
  • Became interested in acting in 1973 when he witnessed local actors rehearsing the play "Vieux Carré․"
  • Quote: "If 50 percent of your career is not filled with failure, you're not really successful․"
  • Often takes on the role of menacing characters in his work
  • Spent some time serving in the United States Naval Reserve
  • Is an avid collector of rare books, especially those penned by authors Samuel Beckett, Charles Bukowski, Anthony Burgess, William Burroughs and Robinson Jeffers

Awards

  • 1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1990American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series: nominated
  • 1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1994Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1995Q Award-Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 1998Q Award-Best Recurring Player: winner
  • 1999OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2002OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2015Saturn Award-Best Guest Performance in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated