Larry Blyden
Known For
Acting
Born
1925-06-23 in Houston, Texas, USA
Died
1975-06-06
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.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Twilight Zone
as Rocky Valentine
The Fugitive
as Sal Mitchell
What's My Line?
as Self - Panelist
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Walter Mills / Philip Marshall
Studio One
as Cadmon
Studio One
as Al Walters
Dr. Kildare
as Eddie Hiller
Cannon
Thriller
as Ralphie Teal
Route 66
The F.B.I.
as Frank Colling
The Philco Television Playhouse
Kraft Suspense Theatre
as Lester Pennell
12 O'Clock High
as Lt. Tony Kemp
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as George Dennell
Adventures in Paradise
as Charlie Vale
The Mod Squad
as Bob Hardy
Omnibus
Omnibus
as Kid Burns