- Born
- Died
- Birth nameLawrence Harvey Zeiger
- Height1.75 m
- Larry King was born on November 19, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for S.O.S. fantômes (1984), Ennemi d'État (1998) and Bee Movie - Drôle d'abeille (2007). He was married to Shawn Ora Engemann, Julie Alexander, Sharon Lepore, Alene Akins, Mickey Sutphin, Annette Kaye and Freda Miller. He died on January 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesShawn Ora Engemann(September 5, 1997 - January 23, 2021) (his death, 2 children)Julie Alexander(October 7, 1989 - 1992) (divorced)Sharon Lepore(September 25, 1976 - June 7, 1984) (divorced)Alene Akins(1968 - 1971) (divorced, 1 child)Mickey Sutphin(April 19, 1963 - December 6, 1966) (divorced, 1 child)Alene Akins(March 1962 - March 1963) (divorced)Annette Kaye(October 1960 - January 1962) (divorced, 1 child)Freda Miller(1955 - March 1958) (annulled)
- ChildrenChance Armstrong KingCannon Edward KingAndy KingChaia King
- ParentsJennie Zeiger (Gitlitz)Aaron Zeiger
- Variety of suspenders
- Deep bass-baritone voice
- Black, horn rimmed glasses
- Brooklyn accent
- Never prepared for interviews. His reasoning was that the average audience member knew little or nothing about a given show guest, so he preferred to begin as they would begin, and learn about the guest during the course of the show.
- Adopted the name "Larry King" professionally on the advice that his original surname, Zeiger, sounded "too Jewish".
- Was a three-pack-a-day smoker for 30 years until his heart attack (February 1987). King underwent quintuple-bypass surgery after which he quit smoking completely.
- Had seven hobbies: listening to the radio, golfing, collecting suspenders (of course), reading, watching movies, theater and dancing.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6616 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on May 8, 1997. He also celebrated 40 years of broadcasting.
- I never think of access or good will. I just want a good interview. I want guests to be informative and entertaining. I've never been concerned about someone's liking me tomorrow.
- I'm from Brooklyn. In Brooklyn, if you say, 'I'm dangerous', you'd better be dangerous.
- If at first you don't succeed, punt.
- I thought I was just going to bite the bullet. I didn't want to live this way. I didn't want to live dependent on others. I've had a full career. There is nothing I could add to it except just to do more. And I thought ... I don't know how to commit suicide. How do you commit suicide?
- Larry King Live (1985) - $35,000,000 (1998-2002)
- Larry King Live (1985) - $28,000,000 (2006-2009)
- Larry King Live (1985) - $28,000,000 -$32,000,000 (2003-2006)
- Larry King Live (1985) - $7,000,000 /year (2009)
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