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John Bernard Larroquette (born November 25, 1947
in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an actor in
television and the movies.  He is probably most
famous for his role on Night Court where he played
weaselly Assistant D.A. Danforth (Dan) Reinhold
Fielding, a role for which he won Emmys in 1985,
1986, 1987, and 1988.  In 1989, he asked to not be
considered for Emmy consideration. His four
consecutive wins were, at the time, a record.  

For many, Larroquette's Fielding was the main draw
to the show.  Smarmy, crude, and self-centered, he
represented the most negative stereotype of a
lawyer.  However, on many occasions Fielding
displayed true warmth and well-timed morality.  In
a famous example, he talked a
chemically-imbalanced Roz (Marsha Warfield) down
from a ledge.  However, Larroquette's real talent
was in his comic timing.  His delivery, especially
for his libidinous jokes, was perfect.  Fielding
flirted incessantly with any young female
including both Billie and Christine (Markie Post).
 His feelings for Christine evolved into a rivalry
with Harry (Harry Anderson) for her affection.

He later starred on The John Larroquette Show as
John Hemmingway.  

He starred in the 1989 movie Second Sight, with
Bronson Pinchot, and Madhouse (1990
film)|Madhouse, with Kirstie Alley.  Larroquette
was the (uncredited) narrator in the 1974 Slasher
film|slasher The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.  Other
movies Larroquette had significant roles in
include: Stripes, Meatballs Part II, Summer
Rental, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, JFK,
and Richie Rich.

In the seventies and eighties, Larroquette battled
alcoholism.

He has three children with his wife, Elizabeth Ann
Cookson.  He is also a registered member of the
United States Libertarian Party|Libertarian Party,
a fact to which he alluded when he made an
appearance on Dennis Miller| Dennis Miller's CNBC
show on the "Varsity Panel".

== Filmography ==

*Wedding Daze
*The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) 
*The Heart Department (2001) 
*The 10th Kingdom (2000) 
*Walter and Henry (1999) 
*Tune in Tomorrow
*Madhouse (1990 film)|Madhouse (1990)
*Summer Rental
*Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) 
*Choose Me (1984) 
*Cat People (1982)
*Stripes (1981) 
*The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - Narrator
(uncredited) (voice)
*Green Ice 
*Meatballs II - Foxglove

=== Television  ===

==== Starring roles ====

*Happy Family
*Payne (TV series)|Payne
*The John Larroquette Show
*Night Court
*Black Sheep Squadron
*Doctor's Hospital
*McBride (TV series)|McBride
*The Incurable Collector

==== Guest roles ====

*The Practice - Joey Heric
*The West Wing (television)|The West Wing
*Dave's World
*Dallas
*Mork & Mindy
*Three's Company
*Kojak
*Sanford and Son
*Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested
Development - Blue Man

Larroquette has appeared on the Tonight Show with
Johnny Carson on numerous occasions, as well as
several appearances on both Dave Letterman's
shows.  He has hosted Saturday Night Live twice.

== Quotes==

* "When I call myself an artist, please realize I
do this with my tongue firmly implanted in my
cheek..." 

* "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." 

== Trivia==

*Has an earring in his left ear
*Played reed instruments as a child
*Is an avid New Orleans Saints fan
*Directed several episodes of Night Court

==External links==
*imdb name|id=0488662|name=John Larroquette