Quick Facts
Born:
1925-06-23
Birthplace:
Houston, Texas, USA
Credits:
47 Total Roles
Larry Blyden
Acting
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Biography
Ivan Lawrence Blieden (June 23, 1925 – June 6, 1975), known as Larry Blyden, was an American actor, stage producer and director, and game show host.
He made his Broadway stage debut in 1948 and went on to appear in numerous productions on and off Broadway. In 1972, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in the revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum which he also produced. That same year, he became the host of the syndicated revival version of What's My Line?
At the time of his death, Blyden was slated to host a new game show Showoffs. He died of injuries sustained in a single car accident while vacationing in Morocco on June 6, 1975.
He made his Broadway stage debut in 1948 and went on to appear in numerous productions on and off Broadway. In 1972, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in the revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum which he also produced. That same year, he became the host of the syndicated revival version of What's My Line?
At the time of his death, Blyden was slated to host a new game show Showoffs. He died of injuries sustained in a single car accident while vacationing in Morocco on June 6, 1975.
Known For
The Twilight Zone
Rocky Valentine
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Walter Mills / Philip Marshall
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
George Dennell
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Warren Pratt
The Fugitive
Sal Mitchell
Cannon
Self
Kiss Them for Me
"Mississip" Hardy
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Broadway's Lost Treasures MOVIE | Narrator (segment "The Apple Tree") |
| 1974 | The Satan Murders MOVIE | Calvin Croy |
| 1973 | Sondheim: A Musical Tribute MOVIE | Self |
| 1971 | Cannon TV | Self |
| 1970 | On a Clear Day You Can See Forever MOVIE | Warren Pratt |
| 1968 | The Mod Squad TV | Bob Hardy |
| 1967 | Ghostbreakers MOVIE | Waldo Kent |
| 1966 | ABC Stage 67 TV | Todd Bronson |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. TV | Frank Colling |
| 1964 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. TV | George Dennell |