Larry M. Cherry

Larry M. Cherry
Born(1956-06-07)June 7, 1956
DiedJanuary 4, 2026(2026-01-04) (aged 69)
OccupationHairstylist

Larry M. Cherry (June 7, 1956 – January 4, 2026) was an American hairstylist.[1][2] He won a British Academy Film Award in the category Best Makeup and Hair for the film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.[3]

Cherry died on January 4, 2026, at the age of 69.[4]

At the 98th Academy Awards, his name was mentioned in the In Memoriam section.[5]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ Lee, Spike; Wiley, Ralph (December 1992). By Any Means Necessary: Trials And Tribulations of the Making of Malcolm X. Hyperion. p. 90. ISBN 9781562829131 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Denzel Washington thanks hairstylist Larry Cherry for signature look". Female First. February 18, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  3. ^ "2021 Results". British Academy Film Awards. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  4. ^ "Larry M. "L.C. on The Cut" Cherry". Ever Loved. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  5. ^ "In Memoriam". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  6. ^ "Bafta Film Awards 2021: The winners and nominees in full". BBC News. April 10, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2026.