Born 1947; American film, television and stage actor
Had a bout of alcoholism during the 1970s and 1980s. Correction: He is a self-admitted, recovering alcoholic. He has stated this on numerous talk shows, especially when he got his own show, and the character he was playing was a recovering alcoholic.
Developed his distinctively refined speech pattern so he could work in radio. As a young man, he spoke with a traditional New Orleans style.
In 1989, asked that his work not be submitted for more Emmy consideration after his fourth consecutive win for best supporting actor in a comedy series. At the time, four consecutive wins was a record.
His role as a Johnny Carson -style talk show host was omitted from the theatrical version of JFK but restored in the directors cut on video/DVD. He actually wrote a letter to Carson just to inform him he was playing the part, and Carson appreciated the gesture.
Served in the United States Naval Reserve.
Is a member of the Libertarian Party.
Collects leather-bound first editions and fountain pens. Also enjoys photography and art.
Favorite football team is the New Orleans Saints.
Has his own home recording studio.
Liked playing Super Mario Land on Nintendo Game Boy between takes on "Night Court" .
Likes ScharffenBergers gourmet chocolate.
Has a son who was a fan of 1990s group Fishbone.
Father of Jonathan Larroquette.
Is not a fan of the horror genre, and has therefore never seen any of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies, even though he provided the opening and/or closing narration for three of them.
Character actor of immense ability, who by attendees is facially confused with John de Lancie , as [tbc] being a public attendee of the most densely packed (UK non-Award), celebrity event Save the Rose Theatre campaigns, public PR day, May 1989.
[on art] When I call myself an artist, please realize I do this with my,tongue firmly implanted in my cheek. . .
[on leisure time] Thinking fascinates me, and I probably spend too much,time in my mind. My wife says that my perfect world is to be in the,Suburban driving, with her next to me and the boys in the back seat and,complete silence for two thousand miles.
But we did 97 episodes of it. For most practical purposes, it was a,success. I loved doing it. I was one of the executive producers, and,had a lot to do with it.
