Biography
American comic actor Larry Hankin was first seen on a major coast-to-coast basis in 1969. He was one of the members of a young, hip comedy troupe (including
David Steinberg and
Lily Tomlin) on an odd 45-minute TV variety series The Music Scene. Before this program, Hankin had a small part in the 1968 film domestic comedy
How Sweet it Is (1968); after
Music Scene, the actor had the misfortune to appear in the legendary all star fiasco
The Phynx (1970), which never did get a general release. Hankin remained a supporting player, having a few moments here and there in such films as
Thumb Tripping (1972),
Ratboy (1986),
She's Having a Baby (1988) and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1991). TV fans could see Larry Hankin in the occasional guest role in series like
All in the Family. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide