Name
John Spencer
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1946-12-20
Deathday
2005-12-16 (59 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Biography
John Spencer (December 20, 1946 – December 16, 2005) was an American actor. He first gained recognition for his captivating performances on Broadway, particularly in The Great White Hope (1969). Spencer transitioned to film, showcasing his versatility in movies like The Rock (1996) and The Negotiator (1998). On television, Spencer had one of his first on-screen roles in The Patty Duke Show, and later became known as a main cast member on L.A. Law starting in its fifth season. His portrayal of White House Chief of Staff Leo McGarry on The West Wing (1999-2006) brought widespread acclaim, earning him five Emmy Award nominations, including a win in 2002. Spencer passed away on December 16, 2005, at the age of 58.
Known For
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Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is ...
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Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and...
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Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese M...
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Seen-it-all New York detective Frank Keller is unsettled - he has done twenty years on the...
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Urban horticulturalist Brontë Mitchell has her eye on a gorgeous apartment, but the build...
- 1983 WarGames as Jerry
- 1997 Cop Land as Leo Crasky
- 1999 Ravenous as General Slauson
- 1995 Forget Paris as Jack
- 1989 Black Rain as Oliver
- 1990 Presumed Innocent as Detective Dan Lipranzer
- 1997 Albino Alligator as Jack
- 1989 Sea of Love as Lieutenant
- 1998 Twilight as Capt. Phil Egan
- 1996 The Rock as FBI Director James Womack
- 1998 The Negotiator as Chief Al Travis
- 1987 Hiding Out as Bakey
- 1989 Far from Home as TV Preacher
- 1997 Lesser Prophets as Ed
- 1982 Echoes as Stephen
- 1992 In the Arms of a Killer as Det. Vincent Cusack
- 1997 Cold Around the Heart as Uncle Mike
- 1979 The Other Side of Victory as Major Potter
- 1989 Simple Justice as Det. Phil Sullivan
- 1997 Cafe Society as Ray Davioni
- 1994 Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor as Al Rhinehart
- 1992 From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One as Det. Mike Mulick
- 1990 Green Card as Harry
- 1992 When No One Would Listen as Walter Wheeler
- 1983 Cocaine and Blue Eyes as Joey Crawford
- 1985 The Protector as Ko's Pilot
- 1998 All Revved Up as Bill Gunter
- 1985 Key Exchange as Record Executive
- 1988 The Verne Miller Story as George Sally
- 1987 Once Again as Bobby Lupino
- 2004 Cop Land: The Making of an Urban Western as Himself
- 1986 L.A. Law ( 88 episodes ) as Tommy Mullaney
- 1990 Law & Order ( 1 episode ) as Howard Morton
- 2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 1985 Spenser: For Hire ( 1 episode ) as Joe Moran
- 1994 Touched by an Angel ( 1 episode ) as Leo
- 1984 Miami Vice ( 1 episode ) as Lt. Lee Atkins
- 1996 Early Edition ( 1 episode ) as Howard Banner
- 1997 The View ( 3 episodes ) as Self
- 1996 E! True Hollywood Story ( 1 episode )
- 1996 FX: The Series ( 1 episode ) as Carl Scofeld
- 1995 The Outer Limits ( 1 episode ) as Col. Wallis Thurman
- 1998 Trinity ( 9 episodes ) as Simon McCallister
- 1999 The West Wing ( 154 episodes ) as Leo McGarry
- 1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 2003 Celebrity Poker Showdown ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 1993 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman ( 1 episode ) as Mr. Gadget
- 1944 Golden Globe Awards ( 1 episode ) as Self - Nominee
- 1998 L.A. Doctors ( 1 episode ) as Edmund Church
- 1994 Duckman ( 1 episode ) as Agent Dennehy (voice)
- 1963 The Patty Duke Show ( 7 episodes ) as Henry
- 1956 Tony Awards ( 1 episode ) as Self - Presenter
- 1975 Saturday Night Live ( 1 episode ) as Self (uncredited)
