Quick Facts
Born:
1915-09-24
Birthplace:
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Credits:
81 Total Roles
Larry Gates
Acting
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Biography
Larry Gates (September 24, 1915 – December 12, 1996) was an American actor probably best known for his role as H.B. Lewis on daytime's Guiding Light and as Doc Baugh in the film version of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He played the role of Lewis from 1983 to 1996 and received the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the 1985 awards.
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Known For
In the Heat of the Night
Eric Endicott
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Dr. Dan 'Danny' Kauffman
The Twilight Zone
Bill Stockton
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Dr. Baugh
Bonanza
Jacob Darien
Airport
Ackerman
The Sand Pebbles
Jameson
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mr. Hollister
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Leonard Part 6 MOVIE | Medusa Guard |
| 1987 | Creepy Classics MOVIE | Dr. Dan 'Danny' Kauffman - (archive footage) |
| 1980 | The Henderson Monster MOVIE | President Alan Doby |
| 1980 | F.D.R.: The Last Year MOVIE | Adm. Leahy |
| 1979 | Backstairs at the White House TV | Pres. Herbert Hoover |
| 1975 | Kate McShane MOVIE | Judge Graham Platte |
| 1975 | The School for Scandal MOVIE | Sir Oliver Surface |
| 1975 | Funny Lady MOVIE | Bernard Baruch |
| 1974 | Aloha Means Goodbye MOVIE | Torger Nilsson |
| 1973 | Lucky Luciano MOVIE | Judge Herlands |