Larry Hovis (February 20, 1936 â€" September 9, 2003) was an American
singer and actor best known for the 1960s television sitcom Hogan's
Heroes.Hovis was born in Wapato, Washington and moved to Houston,
Texas as a small child. As a youth, he was a singer, appearing on
Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. Hovis attended the University of
Houston. During the mid-1950s, Hovis sang in nightclubs with groups
including the Mascots. He wrote songs and signed with Capitol Records,
which released one album. His biggest song was "We Could Have Lots of
Fun". He was part of the Houston-based Bill Gannon Trio and appears on
their 1959 Carlton album, Sweet Singing Swing.Hovis began appearing in
local theater productions. After some success, he moved to New York
City in 1959 and appeared in the 1960 Broadway revue From A to Z,
which showcased his singing and comedy talents.
singer and actor best known for the 1960s television sitcom Hogan's
Heroes.Hovis was born in Wapato, Washington and moved to Houston,
Texas as a small child. As a youth, he was a singer, appearing on
Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. Hovis attended the University of
Houston. During the mid-1950s, Hovis sang in nightclubs with groups
including the Mascots. He wrote songs and signed with Capitol Records,
which released one album. His biggest song was "We Could Have Lots of
Fun". He was part of the Houston-based Bill Gannon Trio and appears on
their 1959 Carlton album, Sweet Singing Swing.Hovis began appearing in
local theater productions. After some success, he moved to New York
City in 1959 and appeared in the 1960 Broadway revue From A to Z,
which showcased his singing and comedy talents.
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