Larry Hankin
ActingAbout Larry Hankin
Larry Michael Hankin (born December 7, 1937) is an American character actor, performer, director, comedian and producer. He is known for his major film roles as Charley Butts in Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Ace in Running Scared (1986), and Carl Alphonse in Billy Madison (1995). He had smaller roles as Doobie in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Sergeant Balzak in Home Alone, Mr. Heckles in Friends, and Joe in Breaking Bad.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Larry Hankin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Larry Hankin's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Larry Hankin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Tree, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Larry Hankin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Larry Hankin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Larry Hankin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Invisible Raptor | Murray | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story | Concession Worker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Friends: The Reunion | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Eden Theory | Farmer Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Tree | Old Man ("The Tree") / The Projectionist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Date Nite | Janitor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie | Old Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Pain & Gain | Pastor Randy | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Outlaw Emmett Deemus and the Porno Queen | Emmett Deemus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nobel Son | Dr. Polaczek | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hard Ground | Toothless | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Independent | William Henry Ellis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kisses in the Dark | Sometimes Jones (Solly's Diner) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Money Talks | Roland | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Vegas Vacation | Preacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Billy Madison | Carl Alphonse | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Prehysteria! 2 | Ketchum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shadow | Taxi Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Out on a Limb | Officer Darren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nickel & Dime | Wito-Wito-Wito | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Home Alone | Officer Balzak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Death Warrant | Mayerson | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pretty Woman | Landlord | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Nightfall | Desert King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Hank | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Planes, Trains and Automobiles | Doobie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Fatal Beauty | Jerry Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon | Man in Pub (segment "Son of the Invisible Man") | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Armed and Dangerous | Kokolovitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories | Jubal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Running Scared | Ace | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Sure Thing | Trucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Star Chamber | Detective Kenneth Wiggan | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Sting II | Handicap | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Annie | Pound Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gridlock | Sill | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Solly’s Diner | Sometimes Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything | René | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Die Laughing | Bock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Jerk | Circus Hand (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Escape from Alcatraz | Charley Butts | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Doctor Dracula | Wainwright | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Peeping Times | Nutritionist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Uncle Joe Shannon | Sound Technician | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Evil Roy Slade | Snake | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Viva Max! | Romero | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | How Sweet It Is! | 1st Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Yours, Mine and Ours | Supermarket Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Funnyman | Roger | Flop | Similar → |
Larry Hankin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Larry Hankin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Larry Hankin is "The Tree" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Larry Hankin acted in?
Larry Hankin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Larry Hankin?
Other notable films include "Friends: The Reunion", "Date Nite", and "Home Alone".