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 Hooper's Store. Block also had a brief appearances in the films Slap Shot and Don't Say a Word, alongside Michael Douglas and Brittany Murphy. He was a regular character on Joe Frank's radio program Work In Progress on KCRW. He was prominently featured in telephone conversations with Frank, such as those in the "Karma" series. Block was born in New York City, the son of Sonia, a travel agent, and Harold Block, who worked in the garment industry. 

October 30th, 1942 in New York City as Lawrence Joel Block  /  Died:   Oct 7th, 2012 - aged 69