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- Birthday: 1955-03-06
- Born Place: Pacoima - Los Angeles - California - USA
Larry Cedar
Larry Cedar is a prolific American actor, known for his extensive work in film, television, stage, and voice-over. Born on March 6, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, he began his professional acting career after graduating with an MFA in Theater from UCLA in 1978.He is perhaps most widely recognized for his role as Leon, the opium-addicted thief and faro dealer, in the critically acclaimed HBO series "Deadwood," a role he played for three seasons. Another significant television appearance was on the Children's Television Workshop mathematics show "Square One TV" on PBS, where he was one of the main players from 1987 to 1994. He also starred in 40 episodes of the Fox television series "A.J.'s Time Travelers." His diverse TV credits include guest roles on popular shows such as "Community," "House," "Mad Men," "Grey's Anatomy," "Law & Order: True Crime," "Marvel's Runaways," and numerous "Star Trek" iterations (Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise).In film, Cedar has appeared in a wide array of movies across different genres. Notable film roles include the Gremlin in the "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" segment of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" (1983), a car rental agent in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998), and a role in "Constantine" (2005). More recently, he was seen in "Lucky" (2020) and "Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story" (2025).Beyond the screen, Larry Cedar is a veteran stage performer and an Ovation Award-winning theater actor. He has performed in musicals like "Anything Goes" and "She Loves Me" (for which he won Best Featured Actor in a Musical). He's also known for his one-man literary stage adaptations, "Orwellian" (based on George Orwell's works) and "Notes from the Underground" (based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's work), both of which won Best Solo Performance awards at the NoHo Fringe Festivals.His voice acting career is also extensive, encompassing hundreds of commercials, cartoon series, and video games. Larry Cedar continues to be an active presence in the entertainment industry, celebrated for his detailed characterizations and versatility.
