Larry King(1933-2021): TV legend's contribution to movies and shows
Ghostbusters
Larry King made his first cameo appearance as himself in the movie 'Ghostbusters'. ''Hi, this is Larry King. The phone-in topic today: ghosts and ghostbusting." -Larry says.
Dave
In the political drama, 'Dave', which follows the story of an uncanny Presidential look-a-like who is recruited by the Secret Service to become a momentary stand-in for the President of the United States. The movie had many cameos of many media personalities and among them, King appeared as himself.
Contact
Robert Zemeckis sci-fi drama about human life and their contact with the extraterrestrial life. In the movie, to create a sense of realism for the storyline, many of the cameos were scripted, and among them, Larry King Live show was also included.
The Jackal
In the Bruce Willis political drama, Larry King again plays himself as a famous host. The movie is about an imprisoned I.R.A. fighter is freed to help stop a brutal, seemingly "faceless" assassin from completing his next job.
Bulworth
The American political black comedy about a California Senator Jay Billington Bulworth, as he runs for re-election while trying to avoid a hired assassin. The movie roped in Larry King playing himself.
The Simpsons
Larry King appeared as himself in the episodes 'One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish', eleventh episode of Season 2. and 'Sideshow Bob Roberts' the fifth episode of Season 6, making him the second guest star in the series to portray himself.
Enemy of the State
In Will Smith and Gene Hackman's action thriller, 'Enemy of the State', Larry had a short screen presence. The film tells the story of a group of NSA agents conspiring to kill a Congressman.
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