Date of Birth: November 19, 1933
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Date of Death: January 23, 2021
Biography
Larry King, born Lawrence Harvey Zeiger on November 19, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, was an iconic American television and radio host, best known for his work on CNN’s “Larry King Live.” King began his career in Miami, Florida, as a local journalist and radio interviewer in the 1950s and 1960s. His big break came in 1978 when he began hosting “The Larry King Show,” a national radio call-in program heard on the Mutual Broadcasting System. In 1985, he launched “Larry King Live” on CNN, where he became known for his direct interviewing style and ability to secure high-profile guests from politics, entertainment, and various other fields. The show ran for 25 years, making King a household name. He won numerous awards throughout his career, including two Peabody Awards and ten Cable ACE Awards. After leaving CNN in 2010, King continued to work in media, hosting shows on various platforms until his passing.
5 Interesting Facts about Larry King
1. Larry King conducted over 50,000 interviews during his career.
2. He was awarded an Emmy and inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame and the Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame.
3. King survived a major heart attack in 1987 and later wrote two books about heart disease.
4. He was known for his trademark suspenders, which became a fashion signature.
5. Larry King was married eight times to seven different women.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Larry King
1. “I never learned anything while I was talking.”
2. “Those who have succeeded at anything and don’t mention luck are kidding themselves.”
3. “I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening.”
4. “I never think of access or good will. I just want a good interview. I want guests to be informative and entertaining.”
5. “You gotta ask ‘why’ questions. ‘Why did you do this?’ A ‘why’ question you can’t answer with one word.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At his peak, Larry King’s net worth was estimated to be around $50 million.
Children
Larry King had five children: Andy, Chaia, Larry Jr., Chance, and Cannon. Tragically, his son Andy and daughter Chaia both passed away in 2020.
Relevant Links
1. [Larry King on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_King
2. [Larry King Live on CNN](https://www.cnn.com/shows/larry-king-live
3. [Larry King’s IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0455059/
5. [Larry King’s Interview Archive](https://www.youtube.com/user/larrykingnow
