Larry Hankin

Larry Hankin (born December 7, 1937) is an American character actor known for his diverse film and television roles. Born in New York City and raised in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, Hankin grew up in a Jewish family. He attended Far Rockaway High School and Syracuse University where he formed a friendship with Carl Gottlieb. Hankin began his acting career as a member of the renowned improvisational theater group, The Second City, training under Viola Spolin and Paul Sills. He co-founded the improv troupe, The Committee, in San Francisco. Hankin's notable film roles include Charley Butts in Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Ace in Running Scared (1986), and Carl Alphonse in Billy Madison (1995). He has also made memorable appearances in popular TV shows such as Friends (as Mr. Heckles), Breaking Bad, Matlock, and many others.