Lawrence Samuel "Larry" Storch (January 8, 1923 – July 8, 2022) was an American entertainer whose career spanned film, movies, television, stage and voice performance. He was admired for physical comedy, rapid-fire impersonations and a chameleonlike ability to adopt a broad range of characters. Storch became widely known to U.S. audiences for his role as Corporal Randolph Agarn on the mid-1960s sitcom F Troop, where his comic timing and expressive face were central to the show's humor. Critics and fans also recognized him as a versatile comedian with a long record of guest spots, nightclub work and voice roles.

Career and notable roles

Storch worked in many entertainment formats and regularly moved between on-camera work and voice acting. He is often remembered for providing the voice of the Joker in several animated specials and for participating in projects tied to the larger Batman franchise. He also took part in crossover animated programs that paired different franchises, lending his talents to shows that included teams like Scooby-Doo alongside superhero characters. Beyond those headline parts, Storch made numerous guest appearances on television variety and comedy programs and continued to perform in later decades as a character actor and voice specialist.

Early life and personal life

Storch was born and raised in New York City, in the state of New York. He developed a facility for impressions and character acting that served him onstage and in front of cameras for many years. In 1961 he married Norma Catherine Greve; their marriage lasted until her death in 2003 and the couple had three children. Sources describe Storch as a dedicated family man who balanced steady work in television and voice projects with personal commitments to his household and friends (spouse).

Death and legacy

Larry Storch died on July 8, 2022, in New York City at the age of 99 from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. He left behind a record of varied performances—broad sitcom comedy, memorable voice characterizations and a long practice of impressions—that illustrates the movement of mid-20th-century American comedy between live performance, televised sitcoms and animation. For historians of television comedy and fans of classic animation, Storch remains a notable example of a performer who sustained a multifaceted career across changing entertainment media.

Why his work endures

  • Signature television role as Corporal Randolph Agarn on F Troop, a defining 1960s sitcom part.
  • Voice versatility, including portrayals associated with the Joker and appearances in crossover animated specials.
  • Skill as an impressionist and physical comedian, allowing work in both live-action and animated projects.

Though often associated with a small number of high-profile characters, Storch's long career offers examples of adaptability and longevity in American show business. His work continues to be referenced by collectors of classic television, students of voice acting and audiences who remember the era of family sitcoms and Saturday morning cartoons.