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Larry Moss Obituary

April 16, 1930 - February 19, 2014 Larry Moss, premier dialect coach to many celebrated actors in Hollywood, died peacefully in his home in Santa Monica 12 days ago. His daughters and longtime companion were by his side along with two vigilant cats. He was 83, born in Bronx, NY. Larry was a master at dialects and at imitating some of the great actors of our time. This gift extended to helping others with the various aspects of creative choices relating to voice and expressions of a character. In addition to the scores of films and plays he coached, he was an actor himself, and voiced character and dialect roles in over 300 films. He was incredibly likable, a highly respected professional. He was a dedicated animal rights advocate. A gentle and kind soul who enjoyed making others laugh, he will be lovingly remembered. Larry leaves behind the love of his life, Sabrina Good, beloved daughters Laura Flores, Leslie Moskowitz and Sarajoy Borsari, their mother and his former wife, Marianne Moskowitz, son-in-law Mark Flores, grandsons Andrew Flores, Jeremy Flores and Miles Borsari-Araneta, and Sarajoy's spouse, Jeremy Taylor, along with two sisters-in-law, plus a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. And so very many, many friends.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2014.

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Linda Murrow

March 21, 2014

Uncle Larry will always be remembered with great affection and love for his kindness to me and my family, his humour and his uncanny ability to get inside the skin of another human being and express this through his voice. His unique spirit lives on in our extended family and he will remain in my heart forever. He was truly one of a kind. Linda Murrow (Niece, Melbourne Australia)

March 20, 2014

Larry Moss was my best friend! Ralph Meyer

Laura Flores

March 6, 2014

My father meant more to me than words can say. I really appreciate all the wonderful messages. For anyone interested in attending his memorial, it is being held on March 22 at 11am at The Unitarian Universalist Community Church located at 1260 18th Street, Santa Monica.

Phillis Dudick

March 2, 2014

Larry shared his astounding talent, insight and spirit, and with humor and joy, helped us believe and discover new possibilities. He was an incredible, never-to-be forgotten teacher, coach, mentor, friend, inspiration. I always thought of him as that wonderful Pied Piper we happily followed. I am so saddened to hear of his passing and so blessed to have known his gifts. This unique, deeply sensitive artist, performer, coach and teacher shall remain in our hearts and memories as one who left his footprint in the sands of time.

Phillis Dudick
Former Student

Gail Eichenthal

March 1, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Larry's family and friends. I took two classes from Larry at the beginning of my broadcast journalism career, and he gave me a strong framework on which to build. He also gave me my first work on the air, on KPFK. He was a great teacher. Rest in Peace, Larry.

Glen King

March 1, 2014

Remember him well from L.A.C.C.He was a fine dialects coach and good all-around guy. My sympathy to his family.

March 1, 2014

I taught with Larry at LACC and remember him has one fine person and a dedicated professional. My sincere sympathy goes out to his dear family.
Ed Williams

March 1, 2014

The likes of Larry Moss will unlikely be seen again.
A true artist, teacher, gentleman and friend, he will truly be missed.

Condolences to his family and scores of former students and friends.

Jerold Franks
Past President
Casting Society of America

Jill D'Aubery (Taggart)

March 1, 2014

We were in school together at LACC, we worked together in many films, and Larry was more than kind and gentle...he was strong and smart and very, very funny. When my own heart was breaking during a V.O. session for War and Remembrance Larry quietly gave me a part of his own and that helped me more than I could ever say. All these years later it still helps! I'm glad his cats were vigilant.

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