Biography for
John Larroquette More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

25 November 1947, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Birth Name

John Edgar Bernard Larroquette Jr.

Height

6' 4½" (1.94 m)

Spouse

Elizabeth Larroquette	(4 July 1975 - present) 3 children
Bertie Good	(22 September 1969 - ?) (divorced)

Trivia

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 (1991) but restored in the director's 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 U.S. 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" (1984).

Likes ScharffenBerger's gourmet chocolate.

Has a son who was a fan of 1990s group Fishbone.

Father of Jonathan Larroquette.

Personal Quotes

I guess this means I really like Sally Field. - when accepting his third consecutive Emmy Award

(More On Acting): "Good acting comes from finding the essence of a character."

(On Acting): "The medium doesn't matter. I'd like to be doing quality acting in a quality role and making as many people as possible happy."

(On Art): "When I call myself an artist, please realize I do this with my tongue firmly implanted in my cheek..."

(On Hosting a Talk Show): "I wouldn't mind doing one on a computer screen, where you didn't see anybody, you know, but you had just guests from all over the country and you tuned in in cyberspace. I think it's the only place left. Do a talk show in cyberspace."

(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."

When actors get pigeonholed, that's their own doing to a large degree. Because if you do something that people like, obviously they're going to ask you to do it again. It's up to you to say no. If you're that insecure about working, you'll probably do what you're known to do.