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John Spencer

Acting

John Spencer

John Spencer is an actor born on December 20, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. He died on December 16, 2005, aged 58. He is known for The Rock, The Negotiator and Ravenous. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
December 20, 1946
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Died
December 16, 2005
Also known as
John Speshock Jr.

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.

Filmography

  1. 2004Cop Land: The Making of an Urban Westernas Himself
  2. 1999The West Wingas Leo McGarry · 154 episodes
  3. 1999Ravenousas General Slauson
  4. 1998Trinityas Simon McCallister · 9 episodes
  5. 1998L.A. Doctorsas Edmund Church · 1 episode
  6. 1998The Negotiatoras Chief Al Travis
  7. 1998All Revved Upas Bill Gunter
  8. 1998Twilightas Capt. Phil Egan
  9. 1997Lesser Prophetsas Ed
  10. 1997Cold Around the Heartas Uncle Mike
  11. 1997Cop Landas Leo Crasky
  12. 1997Cafe Societyas Ray Davioni
  13. 1997Albino Alligatoras Jack
  14. 1996Early Editionas Howard Banner · 1 episode
  15. 1996FX: The Seriesas Carl Scofeld · 1 episode
  16. 1996E! True Hollywood Story1 episode
  17. 1996The Rockas FBI Director James Womack
  18. 1995Forget Parisas Jack
  19. 1995The Outer Limitsas Col. Wallis Thurman · 1 episode
  20. 1994Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governoras Al Rhinehart
  21. 1994Touched by an Angelas Leo · 1 episode
  22. 1994Duckmanas Agent Dennehy (voice) · 1 episode
  23. 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supermanas Mr. Gadget · 1 episode
  24. 1992From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of Oneas Det. Mike Mulick
  25. 1992When No One Would Listenas Walter Wheeler
  26. 1992In the Arms of a Killeras Det. Vincent Cusack
  27. 1990Green Cardas Harry
  28. 1990Law & Orderas Howard Morton · 1 episode
  29. 1990Presumed Innocentas Detective Dan Lipranzer
  30. 1989Simple Justiceas Det. Phil Sullivan
  31. 1989Black Rainas Oliver
  32. 1989Sea of Loveas Lieutenant
  33. 1989Far from Homeas TV Preacher
  34. 1988The Verne Miller Storyas George Sally
  35. 1987Once Againas Bobby Lupino
  36. 1987Hiding Outas Bakey
  37. 1986L.A. Lawas Tommy Mullaney · 88 episodes
  38. 1985Spenser: For Hireas Joe Moran · 1 episode
  39. 1985Key Exchangeas Record Executive
  40. 1985The Protectoras Ko's Pilot
  41. 1984Miami Viceas Lt. Lee Atkins · 1 episode
  42. 1983WarGamesas Jerry
  43. 1983Cocaine and Blue Eyesas Joey Crawford
  44. 1982Echoesas Stephen
  45. 1979The Other Side of Victoryas Major Potter
  46. 1963The Patty Duke Showas Henry · 7 episodes