Date of Birth: November 25, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
John Bernard Larroquette is an accomplished American actor known for his distinctive voice and commanding presence. Born on November 25, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Larroquette grew up in a working-class family. His father, John Edgar Larroquette Jr., was a U.S. Navy veteran and his mother, Berthalla Oramous Helmstetter, was a department store clerk. Larroquette discovered his passion for acting in high school and decided to pursue it as a career. Larroquette moved to Hollywood in the early 1970s, where he initially found work as a voice actor. His big break came in 1984 when he was cast as the narcissistic, yet lovable, attorney Dan Fielding on the NBC sitcom “Night Court.” The role earned him four consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Following the success of “Night Court,” he starred in “The John Larroquette Show,” which ran from 1993 to 1996. Throughout his career, Larroquette has appeared in a variety of television shows and films, including “The Practice,” “Boston Legal,” and “The Librarians.” He has also performed on stage, notably appearing in the Broadway revival of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” for which he won a Tony Award in 2011.
5 Interesting Facts about John Larroquette
1. John Larroquette narrated the opening text for the original 1974 horror film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.”
2. He won four consecutive Emmy Awards from 1985 to 1988 for his role as Dan Fielding on “Night Court.”
3. Larroquette is an avid reader and has a personal library containing thousands of books.
4. He has been married to actress Elizabeth Larroquette since 1975.
5. John Larroquette turned down a fifth Emmy nomination for “Night Court” to allow others the opportunity to win.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Larroquette
1. “The only way to sustain a career is to be as versatile as possible.”
2. “I have a lot of happiness in my life, and I have worked hard to achieve that.”
3. “Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.”
4. “I think the most important thing an actor needs, besides talent, is perseverance.”
5. “I’ve been very fortunate in my career, and I’m grateful for every opportunity.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by John Larroquette is estimated to be around $28 million.
Children
John Larroquette and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children: Lisa Larroquette, Ben Larroquette, and Jonathan Larroquette.
Relevant Links
1. [IMDb – John Larroquette](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001455/
2. [Wikipedia – John Larroquette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Larroquette
3. [Biography – John Larroquette](https://www.biography.com/actor/john-larroquette
4. [John Larroquette Show – TV.com](https://www.tv.com/shows/the-john-larroquette-show/
5. [Interview with John Larroquette](https://www.avclub.com/john-larroquette-1798224227
