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Larry the Cucumber
192px-Large larry
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Title Larry the Cucumber
Gender Male
Vegetable/Fruit Cucumber
First Episode Appearance Mr. Cuke's Screen Test
Voice Actors Michael Nawrocki, Mike Nawrocki

Larry the Cucumber is the protagonist of the VeggieTales series. He hosts the show along with Bob the Tomato, one of his friends along Annie. He's silly and childish, unlike Bob who acts serious and more mature. Larry also leads Silly Songs, songs in the middle of the show. His love interest is Petunia Rhubarb, who was originally meant to be another cucumber. He has a father, three brothers Steve the Cucumber, Bob the Cucumber and Mark the Cucumber) and his aunt Aunt Ruth.

Larry's usually the main character in the stories. He's also the one with most problems, but then he solves them in the end. Larry plays the tuba in the theme song. In the original theme song, Larry refuses to play. but decides to play. In the original version, his tuba is shiny and a bronze color; in the new version it's plain yellow.











































































Appearance[]

Larry the Cucumber in his 20s. He's usually never seen with a costume or hat except when he's acting or occasionally in the opening and ending segments. He has one tooth, as do his three brothers.

Acting[]

  • Cowboy Hat, Daniel and Himself in "Where's God When I'm S-Scared?"
  • Cowboy Hat, Derek and Himself in "Little Shop Of Horrors"
  • Narrator, First Mate, Captain Larry and Himself in "God Wants Me To Forgive Them!?!"
  • Narrator, First Mate, Captain Larry and Himself in "God Loves Me Three For Rest Here"
  • The Boy with the Shoe, Larry With Towel, Lieutenant Larry and Himself in "Are You My Neighbor?"
  • The Boy with the Shoe, Larry With Towel, Lieutenant Larry and Himself in "Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus Out Of This World"
  • Oven Mitt, Benny, Argentinian Garb and Himself in "Rack Shack And Benny"
  • Oven Mitt, Benny, Argentinian Garb and Himself in "Teletubbies Big Hug"
  • Larry-Boy and Himself in "Dave And The Giant Pickle"
  • Larry-Boy and Himself in "The Emperor's New Groove"
  • Pajamas Larry and Winter Cucumber in "The Toy That Saved Christmas"
  • Pajamas Larry and Winter Cucumber in "Finding Nemo"
  • Gourd's Gym, Home Improvement Larry, Success Video and Pirate Larry in "Larry-Boy And The Fib From Outer Space"
  • Gourd's Gym, Home Improvement Larry, Success Video and Pirate Larry in "The Incredibles"
  • Himself, Larry With Blue Bathrobe and Larry-Boy in "Larry-Boy And The Fib From Outer Space!"
  • Himself, Larry With Blue Bathrobe and Larry-Boy in "The Incredibles"
  • Joshua, Himself and Pajamas Larry in "Josh And The Big Wall!"
  • Joshua, Himself and Pajamas Larry in "Hercules"
  • Himself, The Boy with the Shoe, Larry With Towel, Lieutenant Larry, Narrator, First Mate, Captain Larry and Daniel in "Bob And Larry's Favorite Stories"
  • Himself, The Boy with the Shoe, Larry With Towel, Lieutenant Larry, Narrator, First Mate, Captain Larry and Derek in "Jordynn Dow And Daddy's Favorite Stories"
  • Oven Mitt, Benny, Argentinian Garb, Himself, Larry With Blue Bathrobe and Larry-Boy in "More Of Bob And Larry's Favorite Stories"
  • Oven Mitt, Benny, Argentinian Garb, Himself, Larry With Blue Bathrobe and Larry-Boy in "More Of Jordynn Dow And Daddy's Favorite Stories"
  • Larry the Butler, Bear Trap and Himself in "Madame Blueberry"
  • Larry the Butler, Bear Trap and Himself in "A Bug's Life"
  • Messy Bib, Ice Pack, Himself and The Vet in "Larry-Boy And The Rumor Weed"
  • Messy Bib, Ice Pack, Himself and The Vet in "X-Men Apocalypse"
  • Gourd's Gym, Home Improvement Larry, Success Video, Pirate Larry, Joshua, Pajamas Larry, Larry the Butler, Bear Trap and Himself in "Junior's Favorite Stories"
  • Gourd's Gym, Home Improvement Larry, Success Video, Pirate Larry, Joshua, Pajamas Larry, Larry the Butler, Bear Trap and Himself in "Jocelynn Dow's Favorite Stories"
  • Larry-Boy and Larry With Black Sweater in "Larry-Boy And The Rumor Weed"
  • Larry-Boy and Larry With Black Sweater in "X-Men Apocalypse"
  • King George and Himself in "King George And The Ducky"
  • King George and Himself in "Barbie And The Magic Of Pegasus"
  • Larry-Boy, Larry With Black Sweater, Messy Bib, Ice Pack, The Vet, King George and Himself in "Larry's Favorite Stories"
  • Larry-Boy, Larry With Black Sweater, Messy Bib, Ice Pack, The Vet, King George and Himself in "Daddy's Favorite Stories"
  • Markus of Scribe in "Esther The Girl Who Became Queen"
  • Markus of Scribe in "Monsters, Inc."
  • Larry the Clown, Forrest Gump, Sven and Himself in "Lyle the Kindly Viking"
  • Larry the Clown, Forrest Gump, Sven and Himself in "Stuart Little 2"
  • Buccaneer Larry in "The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown"
  • Buccaneer Larry in "The Universe Silly Shapes Cozy Up"
  • Markus of Scribe, Larry the Clown, Forrest Gump, Sven, Buccaneer Larry and Himself in "Classics From The Crisper"
  • Markus of Scribe, Larry the Clown, Forrest Gump, Sven, Buccaneer Larry and Himself in "Classrooms Of The Curtain"
  • Himself, Indiana Larry, Larry Bond, Larry-Boy and Larry Overboard in "Jonah Sing-Along Songs! And More!"
  • Himself, Indiana Larry, Larry Bond, Larry-Boy and Larry Overboard in "Joey Silly Shapes! And Folly!"
  • Pirate Larry in "Jonah A VeggieTales Movie"
  • Pirate Larry in "Joey A FishyTails Movie"
  • Millward Phelps in "The Star Of Christmas"
  • Millward Phelps in "The Kid Who Would Be King"
  • Himself in "The Wonderful World Of Auto- Tainment!"
  • Himself in "Transformers"
  • Little Joe, Boyz in Da Sink, Narrator, Himself and Danish Outfit in "The Ballad Of Little Joe"
  • Little Joey, Boyz in Da Sink, Narrator, Himself and Danish Outfit in "Ice Age"
  • Millward Phelps in "An Easter Carol"
  • Millward Phelps in "Robots"
  • Poole, Curly, Himself and The Boy with the Shoe in "A Snoodle's Tale"
  • Poole, Curly, Himself and The Boy with the Shoe in "A Mouse Tale"
  • Curly, Teacher, The Italian Scallion and Himself in "Sumo Of The Opera"
  • Curly, Teacher, The Italian Scallion and Himself in "Soon Up Of The Special Olympics"
  • Blues Outfit, Duke and Himself in "Duke and the Great Pie War"
  • Blues Outfit, Duke and Himself in "Barbie and the Diamond Castle"
  • Larry's Agent, Minnesota Cuke and Himself in "Minnesota Cuke And The Search For Samson's Hairbrush"
  • Larry's Agent, Indiana Jones and Himself in "Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull"
  • Ear-a-Corn, Elvis and Himself in "Lord Of The Beans"
  • Ear-a-Corn, Elvis and Himself in "The Lord Of The Rings The Two Towers"
  • Mirror Guard, Yellow and Blue Cap, Sheerluck Holmes, Himself and Larry-Boy in "Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler"
  • Mirror Guard, Yellow and Blue Cap, Holmes, Himself and Larry-Boy in "Holmes & Watson"
  • Larry-Boy, Gourd's Gym and Obadiah Bumbly in "LarryBoy and the Bad Apple"
  • Larry-Boy, Gourd's Gym and Obadiah Bumbly in "Spider-Man: Far From Home"
  • Himself, Pirate Larry and Gideon in "Gideon Tuba Warrior"
  • Himself, Pirate Larry and Gary in "Gary Trumpet Wire"
  • Moe and Boyz in Da Sink in "Moe And The Big Exit"
  • Moe and Boyz in Da Sink in "Ice Age: The Meltdown"
  • Himself in "God Made You Special"
  • Himself in "Kind Of Loves You Much"
  • Farmhand #2, Tin Man, Safari and Himself in "The Wonderful Wizard Of Ha's"
  • Farmhand #2, Tin Man, Safari and Himself in "The Wiz"
  • Elliot in "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie"
  • Elliot in "The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists! A FishyTails Movie"
  • Himself in "Lessons From the Sock Drawer"
  • Himself in "Listen From The Shoe Drawer"
  • Huckleberry Larry, Mr. Cucumber and Himself in "Tomato Sawyer And Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue"
  • Huckleberry Larry, Mr. Cucumber and Himself in "Tom Sawyer Island"
  • Sneeze Doctor, Jacques, Gourd's Gym and Himself in "Abe And The Amazing Promise"
  • Sneeze Doctor, Jacques, Gourd's Gym and Himself in "Air And The Fantastic Problem"
  • Minnesota Cuke, White Shirt and Blue Coat, Larry With Bag Head and Himself in "Minnesota Cuke And The Search For Noah's Umbrella"
  • Indiana Jones, White Shirt and Blue Coat, Larry With Bag Head and Himself in "Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny"
  • Winter Cucumber, Greek Robe and Christmas Sweater in "Saint Nicholas A Story Of Joyful Giving"
  • Winter Cucumber, Greek Robe and Christmas Sweater in "Jingle Jangle A Christmas Journey"
  • Himself in "Silly Little Thing Called Love"
  • Himself in "City Bigger Feel Core Lower"
  • Gelato, Teacher and Himself in "Pistachio The Little Boy That Woodn't"
  • Gelato, Teacher and Himself in "Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio"
  • Veggie Shopping Network Uniform, Prince Larry, Hats, Larry With Bag Head and Himself in "Sweetpea Beauty: A Girl After God's Own Heart"
  • Veggie Shopping Network Uniform, Prince Larry, Hats, Larry With Bag Head and Himself in "Sleeping Beauty"
  • Stewart Green and Himself in "It's A Meaningful Life"
  • Stewart Green and Himself in "It's A Beautiful Day"
  • Himself in "Happy Together"
  • Himself in "Excited Take Care"
  • Louis and Himself in "Twas The Night Before Easter"
  • Louis and Himself in "The Dog Who Saved Easter"
  • Mr.Poppyseed and Himself in "Princess And The Popstar A Story Of Trading Places"
  • Mr.Poppyseed and Himself in "Barbie And The Princess And The Pauper"
  • Himself, 5-D Space Squadron Helmet and Plaid Shirt, Brown Overalls and Safety Googles in "Larry Learns To Listen"
  • Himself, 5-D Space Squadron Helmet and Plaid Shirt, Brown Overall and Safety Googles in "Daddy Learning To Least"
  • Himself, Larry-Boy and Larry With The Helping Hand in "Bob Lends A Helping Hands"
  • Himself, Larry-Boy and Larry With The Helping Hand in "Jordynn Dow Lends A Holding Breath"
  • Boyz in Da Sink, Roger Good and Himself in "Jurassic World"
  • Christmas Sweater and Belthaser in "The Little Drummer Boy"
  • Christmas Sweater and Belthaser in "The Star"
  • Painter Larry in "God Loves You Very Much"
  • Painter Larry in "Kids For Loves Him"
  • Telethon Host in "If I Sang A Silly Song"
  • Telethon Host in "Fear I've Super A Simple Songs"
  • Boyz in Da Sink, Robin Good and Hamster Owner in "Robin Good And His Not So Merry Men"
  • Boyz in Da Sink, Roger Good and Hamster Owner in "Pacific Rim: Uprising"
  • Boyz in Da Sink, Lucy and Himself in "Rampage"
  • Boyz in Da Sink, Roger Good and Himself in "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"
  • Boyz in Da Sink, Roger Good and Himself in "Jurassic World Dominion"
  • Captain Richard Crewe and Bathrobe in "The Penniless Princess God's Little Girl"
  • Captain Richard Crewe and Bathrobe in "Skyscraper"
  • Himself in "Little Ones Can Do Big Things Too!"
  • Himself in "Layer Notice Can't Wait To See Once!"
  • Himself and Larry-Boy in "The League Of Incredible Vegetables"
  • Himself and Larry-Boy in "Spider-Man: No Way Home"
  • Lettuce Costume in "Lettuce Love One Another"
  • Lettuce Costume in "Tomato Loyal Mary Day"
  • Little House, Louis, Tooth Buddies, Birthday Hat and Blue Striped Blindfold, Birthday Hat and Tooth Buddies, Birthday Hat, Jumping Jack and Ginger Bread Larry in "The Little House That Stood"
  • Little House, Louis, Tooth Buddies, Birthday Hat and Blue Striped Blindfold, Birthday Hat and Tooth Buddies, Birthday Hat, Jumping Jack and Ginger Bread Larry in "Wonder Park"
  • MacLarry and Scottish Larry in "MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle"
  • MacLarry and Scottish Larry in "Mayor Loyal And The Still Nasty Fart Cuddly"
  • Himself, Christmas Sweater and Lawrence in "Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas"
  • Himself, Christmas Sweater and Lawrence in "The Christmas Chronicles"
  • Captain Cuke, Cowboy and Major Larry in "Veggies in Space: The Fennel Frontier"
  • Captain Cuke, Cowboy and Major Larry in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
  • Lanny and Himself in "Celery Night Fever"
  • Lanny and Himself in "Saturday Night Live"
  • Larry Dill, Larry With The Macaroni and Cheese and Himself in "Beauty and the Beet"
  • Larry, Dill, Larry With The Macaroni and Cheese and Himself in "Beauty and the Beast"
  • Himself in "VeggieTales in the House"
  • Himself, Builder and Sailor in "Noah's Ark"
  • Himself, Builder and Sailor in "Nona's Ark"
  • Himself in "VeggieTales in the City"
  • George and Himself in "Great Adventure"
  • Himself, Christmas Sweater and Lawrence in "Great Adventure Holiday In The Park"
  • Captain Cuke, Cowboy and Major Larry in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"
  • Captain Cuke, Cowboy and Major Larry in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
  • Captain Cuke, Cowboy and Major Larry in "Solo: A Star Wars Story"
  • Captain Cuke, Cowboy and Major Larry in "Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker"
  • Joey and Himself in "Mall"
  • Himself in "AMC Movie Theater"
  • Himself, Christmas Sweater and Lawrence in "Holiday Spectacular In The Park"
  • Himself, Christmas Sweater and Lawrence in "Winter Wonderland"
  • Himself, Christmas Sweater and Lawrence in "New York City Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree & Christmas Windows"
  • Himself, Christmas Sweater and Lawrence in "Peddler's Village Christmas"
  • Aaron and Himself in "New York City"

Gallery[]

Quotes[]

  • "I'm not a pickle. I'm a cucumber."

Trivia/Goofs[]

  • Larry the Cucumber was originally going to be a chocolate bar. But because parents wouldn't let kids watch cartoons of candy due to the fact that candy may not be healthy, Larry the Cucumber was changed to a cucumber.
  • Larry the Cucumber made his first screen debut in Mr. Cuke's Screen Test, a little animation test done by Phil Vischer in 1991.
  • Larry the Cucumber has appeared in more episodes than any other character.
  • In "Where's God When I'm S-Scared?". And "God Wants Me to Forgive Them?!?". Larry the Cucumber had a low and dopey voice. According to his voice actor Mike Nawrocki, the original voice he used for Larry the Cucumber was the same one that he used for a puppet in bible college (where he also met VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer) named Soupy. Word has it that Nawrocki hated Larry the Cucumber's original voice.
  • Larry the Cucumber's best friends with Junior Asparagus, Bob the Tomato and Petunia Rhubarb.
  • Larry the Cucumber's the only major character to appear in every episode in some way.
  • Larry the Cucumber has three brothers named Steve the Cucumber, Bob the Cucumber and Mark the Cucumber and his dad's an astronaut, as revealed in "Duke and the Great Pie War".
  • He's one of the many characters who went jail.
  • He's one of the only characters to be harshly beaten up.
  • He was the first VeggieTales character made. He was created by Phil Vischer in 1991 two years before "Where's God When I'm S-Scared!?". in a little animation test called "Mr. Cuke's Screen Test" according to Phil Vischer's biography "Me, Myself, and Bob the Tomato".
  • Larry the Cucumber died 2 times in episodes (stories only) In "Moe And The Big Exit". the narrator said the "The Ballad Of Little Joe". and his generation past, he also died in "The Penniless Princess God's Little Girl".
  • He always has the fame and is more popular than Bob the Tomato, which sometimes makes Bob the Tomato mad.
  • He plays the tuba in the theme song. But according to Big Idea's music composer Kurt Heinike, Larry the Cucumber's not playing the tuba even though people say he does. What Larry the Cucumber's actually playing is called a sousaphone.
  • In VeggieTales Screen Test Take 38, his voice slightly sounded different and very similar to Scallion 2's voice (also voiced by Mike Nawrocki).
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