Topic: Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson (born September 22, 1952) is an American actor, magician, and original face of Knight Rider protagonist Michael Long before his character was disfigured and restructured, after which the character was known as Michael Knight and portrayed by David Hasselhoff. He originally started as an assistant to magician Mark Wilson in 1973, and was immediately put to work on the set of The Magician (Starring Bill Bixby), helping Mark Wilson as the magic coordinator for the show. He has since appeared in several television series and films. He is also known for his uncredited role as Michael Long in the (pilot episode) of the 1980s hit TV series Knight Rider. His voice was overdubbed by David Hasselhoff who, when the character was shot in the face and given plastic surgery, took over the role for the remainder of the series.

Anderson's other TV roles include The Amazing Spider-Man in 1977; the short lived 1979 TV series Brothers and Sisters; and the soap opera, Days of our Lives in 1987, appearing as James Dixon. He also hosted three game shows, the first being a revival of Truth or Consequences in 1987, The Big Spin from 1995–1996, and Trivia Track on GSN for a few months. He also co-starred with Lucille Ball as her son-in-law on her final television series, Life With Lucy.

Anderson's movie appearances include Martians Go Home (1990), Eve of Destruction (1991), and Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) as a Tarlac officer.