Harry Anderson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 14, 1952
- Died
- April 16, 2018 (aged 65)
- Birthplace
- Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Biography
Harry Laverne Anderson (October 14, 1952 – April 16, 2018) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and magician. He is best known for the role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984–92 television series Night Court. In addition to eight appearances on Saturday Night Live between 1981 and 1985, Anderson had a recurring guest role as con man Harry "The Hat" Gittes on Cheers, toured extensively as a magician, and did several magic/comedy shows for broadcast, including Harry Anderson's Sideshow (1987).
Known For
Filmography
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
A Matter of Faith
Movie · as Professor Kaman
Gotham Comedy Live
TV · as Self - Host · 1 ep
Hexing a Hurricane
Movie · as Self
30 Rock
TV · as Harry Anderson · 1 ep
Harvey
TV · as Elwood P. Dowd · 1 ep
Noddy
TV · as Jack Fable · 1 ep
Mysteries of Magic
TV · as Narrator · 3 eps
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Movie · as Self
Harvey
Movie · as Elwood P. Dowd
Dave's World
TV · as Dave Barry · 98 eps
The John Larroquette Show
TV · as Dr. Gates · 1 ep
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV · as Dr. Fat Head Mensa · 1 ep
Hearts Afire
TV · as Dave Barry (uncredited) · 1 ep
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Movie · as Peter Piper
The Disneyland Story
Movie · as Host
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Movie · as Self
It
TV · as Richie Tozier · 2 eps
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
TV · as Ronny Ray Rasmussen · 1 ep
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
Movie · as Self
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
Movie · as Professor Henry Crawford
Can We Be Serious
Movie
Tales from the Crypt
TV · as Jim Korman · 1 ep
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
Movie · as Freddie
The Absent-Minded Professor
Movie · as Henry Crawford
She's Having a Baby
Movie · as Harry Anderson (uncredited)
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
Movie · as Self
Tanner '88
TV · as Billy Ridenhour · 12 eps
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
Movie · as Self
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
Movie · as Self
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
Movie · as Self
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
Movie
Night of 100 Stars II
Movie · as Self
Vanishing America
Movie · as Dog Owner
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Movie · as Self
Our Time
TV · as Host · 7 eps
Night Court
TV · as Harry T. Stone · 193 eps
Tales from the Darkside
TV · as Leon · 1 ep
Twilight Theatre
Movie
Magic with the Stars
Movie · as Self
The Escape Artist
Movie · as Harry Masters
Cheers
TV · as Harry the Hat · 6 eps
The 6th Annual Young Comedians
Movie · as Self
Elvira's Movie Macabre
TV · as Harry Anderson · 1 ep
Saturday Night Live
TV · as Various, Self - Host, Self - Special Guest · 3 eps
The Mike Douglas Show
TV · as Self · 2 eps