John Spencer

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John Spencer

Acting December 20, 1946

New York City, New York, USA

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 Whi…

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

7.5 1962 TV Show
Law & Order

Law & Order

7.3 1990 TV Show
The Rock

The Rock

7.2 1996 Movie
The View

The View

4.3 1997 TV Show
The Negotiator

The Negotiator

7.1 1998 Movie
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.9 1975 TV Show
WarGames

WarGames

7.1 1983 Movie
Cop Land

Cop Land

6.8 1997 Movie
The West Wing

The West Wing

8.3 1999 TV Show
Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

7.2 1994 TV Show
Black Rain

Black Rain

6.6 1989 Movie
Miami Vice

Miami Vice

7.4 1984 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2003
    Celebrity Poker Showdown

    TV show Self

  2. 2003
    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    TV show Self

  3. 1999
    The West Wing

    TV show Leo McGarry

  4. 1999
    Ravenous

    Movie General Slauson

  5. 1998
    Trinity

    TV show Simon McCallister

  6. 1998
    L.A. Doctors

    TV show Edmund Church

  7. 1998
    The Negotiator

    Movie Chief Al Travis

  8. 1998
    All Revved Up

    Movie Bill Gunter

  9. 1998
    Twilight

    Movie Capt. Phil Egan

  10. 1997
    Lesser Prophets

    Movie Ed

  11. 1997
    Cold Around the Heart

    Movie Uncle Mike

  12. 1997
    Cop Land

    Movie Leo Crasky

  13. 1997
    The View

    TV show Self

  14. 1997
    Cafe Society

    Movie Ray Davioni

  15. 1997
    Albino Alligator

    Movie Jack

  16. 1996
    Early Edition

    TV show Howard Banner

More credits
  1. 1996
    FX: The Series

    TV show Carl Scofeld

  2. 1996
    E! True Hollywood Story

    TV show

  3. 1996
    The Rock

    Movie FBI Director James Womack

  4. 1995
    Forget Paris

    Movie Jack

  5. 1995
    The Outer Limits

    TV show Col. Wallis Thurman

  6. 1994
    Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

    Movie Al Rhinehart

  7. 1994
    Touched by an Angel

    TV show Leo

  8. 1994
    Duckman

    TV show Agent Dennehy (voice)

  9. 1993
    Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    TV show Mr. Gadget

  10. 1992
    From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

    Movie Det. Mike Mulick

  11. 1992
    When No One Would Listen

    Movie Walter Wheeler

  12. 1992
    In the Arms of a Killer

    Movie Det. Vincent Cusack

  13. 1990
    Green Card

    Movie Harry

  14. 1990
    Law & Order

    TV show Howard Morton

  15. 1990
    Presumed Innocent

    Movie Detective Dan Lipranzer

  16. 1989
    Simple Justice

    Movie Det. Phil Sullivan

  17. 1989
    Black Rain

    Movie Oliver

  18. 1989
    Sea of Love

    Movie Lieutenant

  19. 1989
    Far from Home

    Movie TV Preacher

  20. 1988
    The Verne Miller Story

    Movie George Sally

  21. 1987
    Once Again

    Movie Bobby Lupino

  22. 1987
    Hiding Out

    Movie Bakey

  23. 1986
    L.A. Law

    TV show Tommy Mullaney

  24. 1985
    Spenser: For Hire

    TV show Joe Moran