John Spencer
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 20, 1946
- Died
- December 16, 2005 (aged 58)
- Birthplace
- 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.
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Filmography
Cop Land: The Making of an Urban Western
Movie · as Himself
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Celebrity Poker Showdown
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Ravenous
Movie · as General Slauson
The West Wing
TV · as Leo McGarry · 154 eps
Twilight
Movie · as Capt. Phil Egan
The Negotiator
Movie · as Chief Al Travis
All Revved Up
Movie · as Bill Gunter
Trinity
TV · as Simon McCallister · 9 eps
L.A. Doctors
TV · as Edmund Church · 1 ep
Cop Land
Movie · as Leo Crasky
Albino Alligator
Movie · as Jack
Lesser Prophets
Movie · as Ed
Cold Around the Heart
Movie · as Uncle Mike
Cafe Society
Movie · as Ray Davioni
The View
TV · as Self · 3 eps
The Rock
Movie · as FBI Director James Womack
Early Edition
TV · as Howard Banner · 1 ep
E! True Hollywood Story
TV · 1 ep
FX: The Series
TV · as Carl Scofeld · 1 ep
Forget Paris
Movie · as Jack
The Outer Limits
TV · as Col. Wallis Thurman · 1 ep
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Movie · as Al Rhinehart
Touched by an Angel
TV · as Leo · 1 ep
Duckman
TV · as Agent Dennehy (voice) · 1 ep
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV · as Mr. Gadget · 1 ep
In the Arms of a Killer
Movie · as Det. Vincent Cusack
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Movie · as Det. Mike Mulick
When No One Would Listen
Movie · as Walter Wheeler
Presumed Innocent
Movie · as Detective Dan Lipranzer
Green Card
Movie · as Harry
Law & Order
TV · as Howard Morton · 1 ep
Black Rain
Movie · as Oliver
Sea of Love
Movie · as Lieutenant
Far from Home
Movie · as TV Preacher
Simple Justice
Movie · as Det. Phil Sullivan
The Verne Miller Story
Movie · as George Sally
Hiding Out
Movie · as Bakey
Once Again
Movie · as Bobby Lupino
L.A. Law
TV · as Tommy Mullaney · 88 eps
The Protector
Movie · as Ko's Pilot
Key Exchange
Movie · as Record Executive
Spenser: For Hire
TV · as Joe Moran · 1 ep
Miami Vice
TV · as Lt. Lee Atkins · 1 ep
WarGames
Movie · as Jerry
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
Movie · as Joey Crawford
Echoes
Movie · as Stephen
The Other Side of Victory
Movie · as Major Potter
Saturday Night Live
TV · as Self (uncredited) · 1 ep
The Patty Duke Show
TV · as Henry · 7 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Tony Awards
TV · as Self - Presenter · 1 ep
Golden Globe Awards
TV · as Self - Nominee · 1 ep