Lawrence Joel Larry Block was an American radio, TV, film and theater actor. In 1971, Block appeared on Sesame Street as Tom, who worked at Hoopers Store. Block also had a brief appearances in the films Slap Shot and Dont Say a Word , alongside Michael Douglas and Brittany Murphy.
Block was born in New York City, the son of Sonia , a travel agent, and Harold Block, who worked in the garment industry.
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