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Larry Riley was born on 20 June, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S., is an American actor and musician. Discover Larry Riley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?

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Occupation Actor, musician
Age 38 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 20 June 1953
Birthday 20 June
Birthplace Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of death 6 June, 1992
Died Place Burbank, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Larry Riley's Wife?

His wife is Nina Girvetz (m. 1991-1992)

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Wife Nina Girvetz (m. 1991-1992)
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Children Larry Riley Jr.

Larry Riley Net Worth

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1952

Larry Riley (June 20, 1952 – June 6, 1992) was an American actor and musician, best known for his role as C.J. Memphis in the film A Soldier's Story (1984) and as Frank Williams in the prime-time TV soap opera Knots Landing.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Riley began acting in high school before studying drama at Memphis State University.

1971

He made his professional stage debut in 1971, and went on to appear in various stage productions on and off-Broadway including A Broadway Musical, Shakespeare's Cabaret, I Love My Wife, and Big River, a musical based on Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

1980

From 1980 to 1982, Riley portrayed Calvin Barnes in the NBC daytime soap opera The Doctors.

1982

In 1982, Riley won a Clarence Derwent and Obie Award for his performance in A Soldier's Play.

1984

He later reprised the role in the 1984 film based on the play.

From 1984 to 1985, Riley portrayed the role of Curtis Taylor, Jr. in the national touring company of Dreamgirls.

He also appeared as the leading player in the U.S. touring company of Pippin.

He later had guest roles on Hill Street Blues and Miami Vice, and appeared in Louis Malle's 1984 film Crackers.

1985

In 1985, Riley starred in the short-lived sitcom Stir Crazy, based on the 1980 film of the same name.

1988

In 1988, he won the role of Frank Williams on the long-running nighttime soap Knots Landing, becoming the series' first regular African American cast member.

Riley also created a musical tribute to Louis Jordan entitled "Let The Good Times Roll", which enjoyed success at the Cinegrill of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in 1988.

He also voiced the arch-villain Dumping Jack Trash in the children's animated series Fantastic Max.

In addition to acting, Riley was also a musician and singer.

He performed two songs in his role as Reverend Gillis in the Emmy-nominated Polly and the following year's sequel, ''Polly!

Comin' Home''.

He sang in several episodes of Knots Landing and also composed the score for several episodes.

1989

In May 1989, Riley entered rehab for drug and alcohol abuse.

The following year, he discovered he was HIV positive.

According to his wife Nina, Riley "was not gay. He was not bisexual. He did not use needles at all. He speculated it was from a woman. Because he was quite the womanizer."

Fearful that news of his diagnosis would ruin his career, Riley did not disclose his illness to anyone except his wife and continued working on Knots Landing until his death.

To explain his dramatic weight loss, Riley claimed that he was suffering from kidney failure due to high blood pressure.

Riley's true illness was revealed by his wife and doctor after his death.

1991

The role garnered Riley a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Actor in a Primetime Supporting Role in 1991.

1992

On June 6, 1992, Riley died of AIDS-related kidney failure in Burbank, California, only fourteen days short of his 40th birthday.

He was survived by his second wife Nina and a son, Larry, Jr.

The Memphis Theatre Awards (now called "The Ostrander Awards") have, since his death, been annually presenting the "Larry Riley Award" to the best local young thespian in the college or community theatre scene who is about to embark on a professional theatre career.

It is the only award of the approximately 50 annual awards that is accompanied with a check.