John Larch

Infobox actor

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caption = Larch, playing the Chief of Police in the film "Dirty Harry", 1971
birthdate = October 4, 1914
birthplace = Salem, Massachusetts
deathdate = October 16, 2005, aged 91.
deathplace = Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California

John Larch (October 4, 1914 - October 16, 2005) was an American film and television actor.

Entering films in 1954, Larch usually appeared in westerns and action films, including the Matt Helm movie "The Wrecking Crew" (1969) starring Dean Martin and Elke Sommer. Larch, an old friend of Clint Eastwood, appeared in Eastwood films including "Dirty Harry" (1971) and "Play Misty for Me" (1972). He also appeared on a number of television programs, including "Bonanza" & possibly most famously as Billy Mumy's father in "The Twilight Zone" episode "It's a Good Life" in 1961. Also in another episode of The Twilight Zone playing a psychiatrist in "Perchance to Dream". [ [http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=2:40576 All Movie guide bio] ]

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NAME= Larch, John
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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Actor
DATE OF BIRTH= October 4, 1914
PLACE OF BIRTH= Salem, Massachusetts
DATE OF DEATH= October 16, 2005
PLACE OF DEATH= Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California