Person Biography:
Larry Storch was born on January 8, 1923, in New York City, the son of a realtor and telephone operator. He grew up in a tough neighborhood in the Bronx, where he developed his talent for accents and impressions at a young age. After dropping out of DeWitt Clinton High School, Storch began his career as a stand-up comic and impressionist, performing in vaudeville houses and nightclubs.
Storch's big break came during World War II, when he met comedian Phil Harris in Palm Springs and landed an opening act gig at Ciro's for Lucille Ball's and Desi Arnaz' show. He went on to sub for an ailing Frank Morgan on "The Kraft Music Hall," delivering his patented star impersonations and a devastating one of Morgan himself that went over famously.
Storch's career spanned over six decades, with notable roles in films such as "The Prince Who Was a Thief," "Who Was That Lady?," "40 Pounds of Trouble," "Sex and the Single Girl," and "Wild and Wonderful." He also had a long-lasting friendship with Tony Curtis, who helped him land top supporting roles in several of his films.
Storch's most famous role was likely as Cpl. Randolph Agarn, the loyal but not particularly bright sidekick to Forrest Tucker in the western comedy "F Troop." He also had a successful career in animation, providing voices for cartoons such as "Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales," "Underdog," "The Pink Panther Show," and "Scooby Doo, Where Are You!"
In his later years, Storch continued to work in film and television, appearing in a range of projects including "Arsenic and Old Lace," "Oklahoma!," "Annie Get Your Gun," and "Some Like It Hot." He was married to actress Norma Storch from 1961 until her death from cancer in 2003.
