Larry Blyden
Acting
- Born:
- 1925-06-23
- Died:
- 1975-06-06
- Place of birth:
- Houston, Texas, USA
Biography
Ivan Lawrence Blieden (June 23, 1925 – June 6, 1975), known as Larry Blyden, was an American actor, stage producer and director, and game show host. He made his Broadway stage debut in 1948 and went on to appear in numerous productions on and off Broadway. In 1972, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in the revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum which he also produced. That same year, he became the host of the syndicated revival version of What's My Line? At the time of his death, Blyden was slated to host a new game show Showoffs. He died of injuries sustained in a single car accident while vacationing in Morocco on June 6, 1975.
Known For
Filmography
Broadway's Lost Treasures
The Satan Murders
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Cannon
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
The Mod Squad
Ghostbreakers
ABC Stage 67
The F.B.I.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
12 O'Clock High
Kraft Suspense Theatre
The Fugitive
Harry's Girls
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Sam Benedict
Target: The Corruptors!
Dr. Kildare
The Dick Powell Show
Cain's Hundred
Route 66
Thriller
The Chevy Mystery Show
Adventures in Paradise
The Twilight Zone
What Makes Sammy Run?
Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway
Kiss Them for Me
Three Men on a Horse
The Bachelor Party
One Coat of White
Armchair Theatre
Tony Awards
Playwrights '56
Letter to Loretta
General Electric Theater
Santa's Space Ship
Omnibus
What's My Line?
Studio One
The Philco Television Playhouse