Larry King
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Larry King (born Lawrence Harvey Zeiger; November 19, 1933 – January 23, 2021) was an American television host, radio host, and paid spokesman, whose work has been recognized with awards including two Peabodys, an Emmy award, and 10 Cable ACE Awards. King began as a local Florida journalist and radio interviewer in the 1950s and 1960s, and gained prominence beginning in 1978 as host of The Larry King Show, an all-night nationwide call-in radio program heard on the Mutual Broadcasting System. From 1985 to 2010, he hosted the nightly interview television program Larry King Live on CNN. From 2012 until 2020, he hosted Larry King Now on Hulu and RT America. He continued to host Politicking with Larry King, a weekly political talk show which has aired weekly on the same two channels from 2013 until his death.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Larry King reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Larry King's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 82% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Larry King remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Paris Hilton, Inc., which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Larry King Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Larry King's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Larry King.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me | Self - Host, Larry King Live (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Bad Hostage | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | My Darling Vivian | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mike Wallace Is Here | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | American Satan | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Shadow World | Self - Journalist (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Chasing Tyson | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Deli Man | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Joe Show | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Armstrong Lie | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Glickman | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Top Priority: The Terror Within | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Gloria: In Her Own Words | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | History of the Miami Dolphins | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Shrek Forever After | Doris (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sex, Drugs & Religion | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Paris Hilton, Inc. | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dominick Dunne: After the Party | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Doris (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Brando | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | ...So Goes the Nation | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Future by Design | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Steve Irwin: He Changed Our World | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Breaking Point: Canada/Quebec - The 1995 Referendum | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Far Far Away Idol | Ugly Stepsister (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Fahrenheit 9/11 | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Ugly Stepsister (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | John Q | Larry King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Contender | Larry King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Kid | Larry King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Enemy of the State | Larry King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Larry King | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Primary Colors | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Jackal | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mad City | Larry King (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Contact | Larry King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Long Kiss Goodnight | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Spin | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story | Himself (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dave | Larry King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Exorcist III | Larry King | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! | TV Talk Show Host | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Lost in America | Larry King (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | Larry King | Super Hit | Similar → |
Larry King - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Larry King?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Larry King is "Paris Hilton, Inc." with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Larry King acted in?
Larry King has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Larry King?
Other notable films include "History of the Miami Dolphins", "Breaking Point: Canada/Quebec - The 1995 Referendum", and "Glickman".