Larry Wheat
Also known as Lawrence Wheat, Laurance Wheat
Larry Wheat was an American actor active in the mid-20th century, primarily recognized for brief uncredited roles in notable films. Born on October 19, 1876, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Wheat appeared in at least two productions during his career.
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Larry Wheat was an American actor active in the mid-20th century, primarily recognized for brief uncredited roles in notable films. Born on October 19, 1876, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Wheat appeared in at least two productions during his career. In Citizen Kane (1941), Wheat played a minor part as the Man Singing at Inquirer Party, a role that required no dialogue and served as a background presence in a pivotal scene. His other confirmed credit is Deadline at Dawn (1946), where Wheat portrayed a Derelict, another uncredited appearance likely used to enhance the film’s atmosphere.
Little is documented about Wheat’s personal life or professional background beyond these two film appearances. The sparse records indicate that Wheat, who also used the names Lawrence Wheat and Laurance Wheat,…
