"L.A. Law" Actor Larry Drake Dies At 66
Larry Drake, who earned back-to-back Emmy Awards for his sensitive portrayal of mentally challenged character Benny Stulwicz in "L.A. Law," died on Thursday. He was 66 years old.
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Larry Drake, who earned back-to-back Emmy Awards for his sensitive portrayal of mentally challenged character Benny Stulwicz in "L.A. Law," died on Thursday. He was 66 years old.
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