Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 16, 1919

Died

October 28, 2002 (age 83)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Larry Dobkin

IMDb

Lawrence Dobkin

Biography

Lawrence Dobkin (September 16, 1919 – October 28, 2002) was an American television director, character actor and screenwriter whose career spanned seven decades.

Filmography

1999TVPopularas Judge 1999TVJudging Amyas Clyde Palmer 1997TVThe Practiceas Judge M. Gersh 1996TVProfileras Professor Bello 1994FilmRoswellas General 1993TVNYPD Blueas John Gilbert 1992TVMelrose Placeas Judge Stanley Pittman 1991FilmThe Rape of Doctor Willisas Striker 1990FilmCuriosity Killsas Harry 1990FilmRock Hudsonas Raoul Walsh 1987TVStar Trek: The Next Generationas Ambassador Kell 1987TVThe Charmings 1986TVL.A. Lawas Judge Saul Edelstein 1986TVMatlockas Marvin Shea 1985TVMacGyveras Professor Julian Ryman 1984TVCover Up 1984TVNight Courtas Justice Welch 1983TVScarecrow and Mrs. King 1982TVKnight Rideras Col. Alvin B. Kincaid 1981TVBret Maverickas U.S. Marshal Philip Mondragon 1980FilmHotwireas Bodine 1979FilmIn Search of Historic Jesusas Pontius Pilate 1977TVSpace Academy 1975FilmMysteries from Beyond Earthas Self – Host 1974FilmThe Midnight Manas Waldo Mason 1972FilmThe Streets of San Francisco 1972TVThe Waltons 1970FilmUndergroundas Boule 1970FilmPattonas Colonel Gaston Bell 1968TVHawaii Five-Oas General Oban 1967FilmDo Not Go Gentle Into That Good Nightas Dr. Gettlinger 1967TVJudd for the Defense 1966TVCBS Playhouse 1966TVMission: Impossibleas Colonel Alex Kohler 1966TVFelony Squad 1966FilmJohnny Yumaas Linus Jerome Carradine 1965TVThe F.B.I.as Horrigan 1965TVThe Big Valleyas Ben Dawes 1965FilmSteel and Americaas Narrator (voice)1964FilmThe Restless Seaas Narrator 1963TVKraft Suspense Theatreas Doctor (uncredited)1963TVGrindl 1963TVArrest and Trialas Maj. Ralph Libbott 1962TVGoing My Way 1962TVSam Benedictas Judge Ryan 1962FilmThe Cabinet of Caligarias Dr. Frank David 1962FilmGeronimoas General George A. Crook 1961FilmA Fire Called Jeremiahas Narrator 1961TVTarget: The Corruptors!1961TVCain's Hundredas Dale Statesman 1960TVThe Best of the Postas Judge Barasco 1960TVThe Roaring 20's 1959FilmThe Gene Krupa Storyas Speaker Willis 1959TVThe Detectives 1959TVThe Untouchablesas Dutch Schultz 1959TVHawaiian Eye 1959TVAdventures in Paradiseas Nat Wilson 1959TVLaw of the Plainsmanas Hempner 1959TVThe DuPont Show with June Allysonas Kurt Reynolds 1959TVRiverboatas David Fields 1959FilmNorth by Northwestas U.S. Intelligence Agency Official (uncredited)1959FilmThe Big Operatoras Phil Cernak 1959FilmThe Killers of Mussolinias Pavolini 1959FilmTokyo After Darkas Maj. Bradley 1959TVRawhideas Colonel Reed 1958FilmThe Lost Missileas Narrator 1958TV77 Sunset Strip 1958TVMan with a Camera 1958TVWestinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1958TVLawman 1958TVBehind Closed Doors 1958TVNaked Cityas Narrator (voice)1958TVThe Rifleman 1958FilmThe Plot to Kill Stalinas Shtemenko 1958TVThe Donna Reed Show 1958TVBronco 1958TVWanted: Dead or Aliveas Bartolo 1958FilmThe Defiant Onesas Editor 1958FilmWild Heritageas Josh Burrage 1957FilmRaiders of Old Californiaas Don Miguel Sebastian 1957TVTrackdownas Walter Trump 1957TVAlcoa Theatreas Joe Frazier 1957TVPerry Masonas Gregory Dunkirk 1957TVM Squadas Louie Prince 1957TVHave Gun, Will Travelas Billy-Joe Kane 1957FilmPortland Exposéas Garnell 1957FilmSweet Smell of Successas Leo Bartha (uncredited)1957TVRichard Diamond, Private Detectiveas Warburton Flagge 1957FilmThe Badge of Marshal Brennanas Chickamon 1957TVPanic!1957TVMr. Adams and Eve 1957TVWhirlybirdsas Will Carter 1957TVOfficial Detective 1956FilmSizeman and Sonas Rosenzweig 1956FilmThe Ten Commandmentsas Hur Ben Caleb 1956TVWire Serviceas Mr. March 1956TVThe Adventures of Jim Bowie 1956TVTelephone Time 1956FilmThe Killer Is Looseas Bank Robber (uncredited)1955TVMatinee Theater 1955FilmIllegalas Al Carol 1955TVThe 20th Century Fox Houras Sparks 1955FilmKiss of Fireas Padre Domingo 1955TVNavy Log 1955TVCheyenneas Lt Gen Phillip H. Sheridan 1955TVGunsmokeas Jacklin 1955FilmJump Into Hellas Major Maurice Bonet 1955FilmSabakaas General's Aide (uncredited)1955TVThe Millionaireas Lewis Austin 1955FilmAfrican Manhuntas Commentator (voice)1954FilmDay of Triumphas Matthew 1954FilmThe Silver Chaliceas Ephraim 1954TVStudio 57 1954FilmThe Big Momentas Worker 1954FilmRiders to the Starsas Dr. Delmar 1953TVThe Pepsi-Cola Playhouseas Vern Morris 1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Akhenaton 1953TVCity Detective 1953FilmJulius Caesaras Third Citizen of Rome 1953FilmRemains to Be Seenas Captain of Waiters (uncredited)1953TVI'm the Law 1953TVGeneral Electric Theateras Singh 1953FilmAbove and Beyondas Dr. Van Dyke 1952TVBiff Baker U.S.A.as Shahab Hussein 1952TVMr. & Mrs. North 1952TVThe Ford Television Theatreas Morton 1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Doctor 1952TVAdventures of Superman 1952FilmLoan Sharkas Walter Kerr 1952FilmDeadline - U.S.A.as Larry Hansen (uncredited)1952FilmYoung Man with Ideasas Prosecutor at Hearing (uncredited)1952Film5 Fingers 1952FilmRed Skies of Montanaas Leo (uncredited)1952TVDangerous Assignment 1951TVI Love Lucyas Maitre D'1951FilmBannerlineas Doctor 1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Captain Cotton 1951FilmPeople Will Talkas Business Manager (uncredited)1951FilmChain of Circumstanceas Dr. Callen (as Larry Dobkin)1951TVThe Living Christas John The Baptist 1950FilmFrenchieas Bartender 1950TVLux Video Theatreas Dave 1950FilmWhirlpoolas Dr. Wayne 1950FilmNever Fearas Dr. Middleton 1949FilmD.O.A.as Dr. Schaefer 1949FilmTwelve O'Clock Highas Captain Twombley, group chaplain 1949FilmNot Wantedas Asst. District Attorney 1948TVStudio Oneas Porter 1946FilmThe Best Years of Our Livesas Bank Customer with Hat (uncredited)