Larry Hankin
ActingAbout Larry Hankin
Larry Michael Hankin (born December 7, 1937) is an American character actor, performer, director, comedian and producer. He is known for his major film roles as Charley Butts in Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Ace in Running Scared (1986), and Carl Alphonse in Billy Madison (1995). He had smaller roles as Doobie in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Sergeant Balzak in Home Alone, Mr. Heckles in Friends, and Joe in Breaking Bad.
Larry Hankin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Larry Hankin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Larry Hankin's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Larry Hankin's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bad Haircut, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Larry Hankin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Larry Hankin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Larry Hankin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bad Haircut | Gus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Invisible Raptor | Murray | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story | Concession Worker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Friends: The Reunion | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Tree | Old Man ("The Tree") / The Projectionist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Date Nite | Janitor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Road to El Camino: Behind the Scenes of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie | Old Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Pain & Gain | Pastor Randy | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Outlaw Emmett Deemus and the Porno Queen | Emmett Deemus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Alphabet Killer | Perry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nobel Son | Dr. Polaczek | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hard Ground | Toothless | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Independent | William Henry Ellis | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Enemy Action | Yuri | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kisses in the Dark | Sometimes Jones (Solly's Diner) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Money Talks | Roland | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Vegas Vacation | Preacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Billy Madison | Carl Alphonse | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shadow | Taxi Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Out on a Limb | Officer Darren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Deuce Coupe | Slick Lowry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nickel & Dime | Wito-Wito-Wito | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Home Alone | Officer Balzak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Death Warrant | Mayerson | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pretty Woman | Landlord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Hank | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Planes, Trains and Automobiles | Doobie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Fatal Beauty | Jerry Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon | Man in Pub (segment "Son of the Invisible Man") | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Armed and Dangerous | Kokolovitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Amazing Stories | Jubal | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Running Scared | Ace | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Sure Thing | Trucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Star Chamber | Detective Kenneth Wiggan | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Annie | Pound Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gridlock | Sill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Solly’s Diner | Sometimes Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything | René | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Jerk | Circus Hand (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Escape from Alcatraz | Charley Butts | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Outside Chance | Deputy in Van | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Uncle Joe Shannon | Sound Technician | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Steelyard Blues | Bill the Garbage Truck Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Thumb Tripping | Simp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Evil Roy Slade | Snake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Viva Max! | Romero | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | How Sweet It Is! | 1st Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Yours, Mine and Ours | Supermarket Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Funnyman | Roger | Flop | Similar → |
Larry Hankin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Larry Hankin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Larry Hankin is "Bad Haircut" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Larry Hankin acted in?
Larry Hankin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Larry Hankin?
Other notable films include "Uncle Joe Shannon", "The Tree", and "Nickel & Dime".