John Larroquette

John Larroquette

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Born
November 25, 1947
Awards
6 wins, 20 nominations

John Bernard Larroquette, is an all-around American actor known for his roles in both drama and comedy. He became well-known as Deputy District Attorney Dan Fielding in the NBC sitcom "Night Court" (1984-1992; 2023-present), a role that earned him four straight Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor…

Biography

John Bernard Larroquette, is an all-around American actor known for his roles in both drama and comedy. He became well-known as Deputy District Attorney Dan Fielding in the NBC sitcom "Night Court" (1984-1992; 2023-present), a role that earned him four straight Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy. This remarkable achievement showed off his talent, demonstrating his knack for mixing serious drama with comedic flair. Larroquette's performance of Dan Fielding evolved from conservative to more humorous, reflecting his own sense of humor, which was a hit with viewers.

Apart from "Night Court," Larroquette's career is filled with impressive roles in various TV series. He won an Emmy for a guest role in "The Practice" and appeared in "The Good Fight," "The Librarians," "Boston Legal," and "Happy Family." His return to "Night Court" in the reboot sees him play again his role as Dan Fielding. However, the character has become gentler over time, suggesting personal growth and struggles, including a reference to a past marriage and a shift from practicing law to working as a process server. This comeback in the reboot adds a new layer to his famous role, mixing fond memories with fresh storytelling.

Actor

Night CourtNight Court(2023)as Dan Fielding
Texas Chainsaw MassacreTexas Chainsaw Massacre(2022)as Narrator
The Good FightThe Good Fight(2017)as Gavin Firth
Keep Hope Alive(2020)as Bernie Loewenstein
Blood & TreasureBlood & Treasure(2019)as Jay Reece

Production Department

Kelly's HeroesKelly's Heroes(1970)

Self

The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show(2019)as Self - Guest
TodayToday(1952)as Self, Self - Guest, Self - Actor
Entertainment TonightEntertainment Tonight(1981)as Self
Dish NationDish Nation(2011)as Self
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth Meyers(2014)as Self - Guest

Archive Footage

Entertainment TonightEntertainment Tonight(1981)as Self
Cinemassacre's Monster MadnessCinemassacre's Monster Madness(2007)as K.K.K. (Segment #1), Narrator
The FactorThe Factor(1996)as Carl Sack
La tele de tu vidaLa tele de tu vida(2007)as Asst. D.A. Dan Fielding
Not Necessarily the NewsNot Necessarily the News(1982)as Self

Known for

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Wendie Malick, John Larroquette, Melissa Rauch, and Nyambi Nyambi in Night Court (2023)Wendie Malick, John Larroquette, and Nyambi Nyambi in Night Court (2023)Beau Bridges and John Larroquette in The Defenders: Payback (1997)Kirstie Alley, Alison La Placa, and John Larroquette in Madhouse (1990)John Larroquette and Dennis Miller in Madhouse (1990)Kirstie Alley, Bradley Gregg, and John Larroquette in Madhouse (1990)

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Dan Fielding
Wed Jan 04 1984 – Sun May 31 1992
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Night Court2600.0019847.783219604
2The Practice2000.0019977.7154111608
3The John Larroquette Show97.5019937.21101404
4Boston Legal40.0020048.552653571
5JFK6.0019918.028182233
6The Librarians3.7520147.30027570
7The Texas Chain Saw Massacre3.7519747.400211893
8Blind Date3.2519876.00025949
9Star Trek III: The Search for Spock2.5019846.70090735
10Stripes2.5019816.80086017