Jim McLarty
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James McLarty is a Canadian-born actor and voice actor.
as a Styxoid in "Light Source (2)". He also portrayed Dr. Medland in Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive
.
McLarty has also appear, usually in small roles, in both theatrical and TV films such as The Boy Who Could Fly
, Jamaica Inn
, The Tommyknockers
, and The Frighteners
. One of his earliest roles was that of Horse, in the Ivan Reitman
comedy Meatballs
. In the film, his character was pantsed during the famous basketfull game sequence, and later lost a footrace to Chris Makepeace
's character. McLarty also had a recurring role of Pankos in the Xena: Warrior Princess
syndicated television series.
Biography
McLarty re-located to New Zealand in 1990. McLarty is known worldwide for his voice role as Broodwing in Power Rangers: SPD. He guest-starred on Power Rangers: Mystic ForcePower Rangers: Mystic Force
Power Rangers Mystic Force is an American television series, and is part of the Power Rangers franchise. As with all Power Rangers series, the show is adapted from a series in the long-running Japanese tokusatsu franchise, Super Sentai...
as a Styxoid in "Light Source (2)". He also portrayed Dr. Medland in Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive
Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive
Power Rangers Operation Overdrive is an American television program, the fifteenth installment in the Power Rangers franchise based on the Super Sentai series GoGo Sentai Boukenger, which is also the thirtieth entry and anniversary of that franchise. It premiered on February 26, 2007...
.
McLarty has also appear, usually in small roles, in both theatrical and TV films such as The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly
The Boy Who Could Fly is a 1986 film written and directed by Nick Castle. It was produced by Lorimar Productions for 20th Century Fox and released to movie theatres on August 14, 1986....
, Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn
The Jamaica Inn, originally a public house and now an inn, is a Grade II listed building in the civil parish of Altarnun, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Located near the middle of Bodmin Moor near the hamlet of Bolventor, it was built as a coaching house in 1750 as a staging post for changing horses...
, The Tommyknockers
The Tommyknockers
The Tommyknockers is a 1987 horror novel by Stephen King. While maintaining a horror style, the novel is more of an excursion into the realm of science fiction for King, as the residents of the Maine town of Haven gradually fall under the influence of a mysterious object buried in the woods.In his...
, and The Frighteners
The Frighteners
The Frighteners is a 1996 comedy horror film directed by Peter Jackson and co-written with his wife, Fran Walsh. The film's cast includes Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, John Astin, Jeffrey Combs, Dee Wallace, Jake Busey and Chi McBride...
. One of his earliest roles was that of Horse, in the Ivan Reitman
Ivan Reitman
Ivan Reitman, OC is a Canadian film producer and director. He is known for the comedies he has directed and produced, especially in the 1980s and 1990s.He is the owner of The Montecito Picture Company, founded in 2000.-Early life:...
comedy Meatballs
Meatballs (film)
Meatballs is a 1979 Canadian comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. It is noted for the first film appearance of Bill Murray in a starring role and for launching Reitman into a distinguished career of financially successful comedies including Stripes and Ghostbusters , both starring Murray...
. In the film, his character was pantsed during the famous basketfull game sequence, and later lost a footrace to Chris Makepeace
Chris Makepeace
- Life and career :Makepeace was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Doreen and Harry Makepeace. He began his acting career in a 1974 Canadian television special, The Ottawa Valley. His next role was in 1979's Canadian comedy, Meatballs, in which he starred opposite Bill Murray, playing one of the...
's character. McLarty also had a recurring role of Pankos in the Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess is an American–New Zealand supernatural fantasy adventure series that aired in syndication from September 4, 1995 until June 18, 2001....
syndicated television series.