"Drake, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, recently had focused on teaching acting, Siebert said.Details on survivors were not immediately available.Be in the know. Siebert remembered Drake as someone who was honest, loyal and kind. Law” co-star Corbin Bernsen.Drake was born in Tulsa and graduated from the University of Oklahoma.The actor began appearing in small roles in movies in the early 1970s and made his television debut in a 1983 adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth” on PBS’ “American Playhouse.”He was married to actress Ruth de Sosa from 1989 until their divorce two years later. Debra Messing and Frankie Faison were also in the cast.In the 2000s, he nabbed a handful of voicework roles for animated TV series and guested on “Six Feet Under,” “Crossing Jordan,” “7th Heaven” and “Boston Legal.”The actor had most recently appeared in the 2009 horror film “Dead Air,” directed by and starring his “L.A. "He was a soulful gentleman with zero ego," he said.Character actor Jon Polito, who appeared in films such as "American Gangster" and "The Big Lebowski," died September 2, his manager confirmed. Moore is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he was ranked No. Larry Drake (1949 - 2016) Film Deaths Darkman (1990) [Robert G. Durant]: Killed in a helicopter crash/explosion (along with his cohorts) after it hits a bridge, when Liam Neeson chains it to a big rig. "And that seems to surprise people -- that (such) characters can feel as much as they feel, and note as much as they note," he said.Pogue recalled his friend as "one of a kind" and far different from the roles in which he was often cast, including villains and, at least twice, characters named Bubba. ... memorial page for Lawrence D. “Larry” Drake (1953–2015), Find a Grave Memorial no. "He was very learned, well-read and intellectual," Pogue said, and a great wit and storyteller who was often the last to leave a party.Although Drake sometimes chafed at being typecast, Pogue said, he appreciated the opportunities he had. Law,” died Thursday, his rep confirmed.

Drake's body was found Thursday in his Los Angeles-area home by a friend, said Charles Edward Pogue, himself a longtime friend and collaborator of Drake's.Drake was proud of a career that spanned TV, film and stage, including the 1990 movie "Darkman," Siebert said. Tribute Wall. Postal Service warns some mail-in votes may not be counted in PennsylvaniaHuge Lake Fire threatens thousands of homes north of Los AngelesEMS workers are quitting. Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. 29 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitarists.French fashion designer Andre Courreges, famous for his "space age" designs of the 1960s and 1970s, died on January 7, his family told CNN affiliate France 3. Larry Richard Drake (February 21, 1950 – March 17, 2016) was an American actor, voice artist, and comedian, best known as Benny Stulwicz in L.A. Law, for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards. He was 66. Notable deaths … Share a memory of Larry Drake Saunders. Be the first to share your favorite memory, photo or story of Larry. He was 66. According to Drake played the developmentally disabled office assistant Benny Stulwicz on “L.A. Postal Service warns some mail-in votes may not be counted in PennsylvaniaHuge Lake Fire threatens thousands of homes north of Los AngelesEMS workers are quitting. Plant a tree in memory of An environmentally friendly option Plant a tree. Law.,” which was praised for handling Benny’s odyssey in a very progressive fashion, especially for the time, as he gets the job, finds his own apartment and gets a girlfriend over time, sometimes having to fight for his legal rights with the help of the attorneys who employ him. Celebrating the life of Larry Drake Saunders. Read Next: Lady Gaga to Perform at 2020 MTV VMAs Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. He earned Emmys in 1988 and 1989 for playing office worker Benny on the "L.A. Law" drama series.In a 1989 interview with The Associated Press, Drake said he portrayed Benny not as a stereotype but as a man with a full range of emotions. Larry Thomas DrakeLouisville - Larry Thomas Drake, 69, died Friday, May 24, 2019.He worked at Philip Morris.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rita Higdon Drake; son, Dwain "Bubba" Drak Larry Drake, winner of two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on NBC’s L.A. Law, died Thursday in Los Angeles at the age of 66. According to TMZ, which first re… "He was very learned, well-read and intellectual," Pogue said, and a great wit and storyteller who was often the last to leave a party.Although Drake sometimes chafed at being typecast, Pogue said, he appreciated the opportunities he had. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/larry-drake-dead-la-law-7580586 COVID-19 makes the job too riskyTrump requests mail-in ballot ahead of Florida's primary electionMore than 1,500 students, staff quarantined as schools reopenBiden and Harris call for three-month nationwide mask mandateStar-studded entertainment lineup set for Democratic conventionBelarus protesters claim they were tortured for decrying electionTrump campaign adviser floats false birther theory about HarrisBattleground Tracker: Latest polls, state of the race and more5 things to know about CBS News' 2020 Battleground TrackerBiden has edge in North Carolina, race is tight in Georgia — CBS News pollWhy some mail-in ballots are rejected and how to make sure your vote countsWhat happens if the president doesn't accept the election results?Election Day could turn into "Election Week" with rise in mail ballotsGOP confident in Ohio, but Dems think it's within reach