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name: "Larry J. Blake"
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born: "24 April 1914"
died: "25 May 1982"
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# Larry J. Blake

Actor. Born 24 April 1914 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Died 25 May 1982.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 24 April 1914, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- **Died:** 25 May 1982
- **Active:** 1950–1952
- **Also known as:** Larry Blake, Joseph Vieira

## Biography

Larry J. Blake was an American actor. Born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, on 24 April 1914, he began his career in vaudeville as an impersonator and dialect specialist, becoming a headliner on the Orpheum circuit and appearing at the Roxy Theatre and the Rainbow Room in New York City.

He signed with Universal Pictures in 1936 and made his screen debut in the serial *Secret Agent X-9* (1937), followed by roles in *The Road Back* (1937) and several 1938 features. After serving in the US Navy during the Second World War, he returned to acting in 1946 and appeared in numerous supporting and bit parts. He is noted for his performances in *Sunset Boulevard* (1950), as the first finance man, and *High Noon* (1952). Blake continued working in film and television until his final role in *Time After Time* (1979). He died on 25 May 1982.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (2)

- *High Noon* (1952), Fi1m 88, as Gillis - Saloon Owner (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/high-noon.md)
- *Sunset Boulevard* (1950), Fi1m 93, as Finance Man #1 — [page](https://film.one/film/sunset-boulevard.md)

## Also known for

- *Diamonds Are Forever* (1971), Water Balloon Game Barker-Operator (uncredited)
- *Hang 'em High* (1968), Prisoner in Compound
- *The Love Bug* (1968), Track Timekeeper (uncredited)
- *Seven Brides for Seven Brothers* (1954), Drunk (uncredited)
- *The Munsters* (1964), The Desk Sergeant (as Larry Blake)
- *Herbie Rides Again* (1974), Police Officer
- *Time After Time* (1979), Guard
- *Demon Seed* (1977), Cameron

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