John Spencer

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Born on December 20, 1946 (78 years old)

Passed Away on December 16, 2005

From New York City, New York, USA

Known for Acting

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). His portrayal of Leo McGarry on "The West Wing" (1999-2006) brought him widespread acclaim, earning him an Emmy Award in 2002. Spencer passed away on December 16, 2005, at the age of 58.

Cast Credits

2003
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show
  as
  Self
  2003
- no image
  Celebrity Poker Showdown
  as
  Self
  2003
1999
- Ravenous
  as
  General Slauson
  1999
- The West Wing
  as
  Leo McGarry
  1999
1998
- Twilight
  as
  Capt. Phil Egan
  1998
- The Negotiator
  as
  Chief Al Travis
  1998
- All Revved Up
  as
  Bill Gunter
  1998
- Trinity
  as
  Simon McCallister
  1998
- L.A. Doctors
  as
  Edmund Church
  1998
1997
- Cop Land
  as
  Leo Crasky
  1997
- Albino Alligator
  as
  Jack
  1997
- Lesser Prophets
  as
  Ed
  1997
- Cold Around the Heart
  as
  Uncle Mike
  1997
- Cafe Society
  as
  Ray Davioni
  1997
- The View
  as
  Self
  1997
1996
- The Rock
  as
  FBI Director James Womack
  1996
- Early Edition
  as
  Howard Banner
  1996
- E! True Hollywood Story
  1996
- FX: The Series
  as
  Carl Scofeld
  1996
1995
- Forget Paris
  as
  Jack
  1995
- The Outer Limits
  as
  Col. Wallis Thurman
  1995
1994
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
  as
  Al Rhinehart
  1994
- Touched by an Angel
  as
  Leo
  1994
1993
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
  1993
1992
- In the Arms of a Killer
  as
  Det. Vincent Cusack
  1992
- From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
  as
  Det. Mike Mulick
  1992
- When No One Would Listen
  as
  Walter Wheeler
  1992
1990
- Presumed Innocent
  as
  Detective Dan Lipranzer
  1990
- Green Card
  as
  Harry
  1990
- Law & Order
  as
  Howard Morton
  1990
1989
- Black Rain
  as
  Oliver
  1989
- Sea of Love
  as
  Lieutenant
  1989
- Far from Home
  as
  TV Preacher
  1989
- Simple Justice
  as
  Det. Phil Sullivan
  1989
1987
- Hiding Out
  as
  Bakey
  1987
1986
- L.A. Law
  as
  Tommy Mullaney
  1986
1985
- The Protector
  as
  Ko's Pilot
  1985
- Spenser: For Hire
  1985
1984
- Miami Vice
  as
  Lt. Lee Atkins
  1984
1983
- WarGames
  as
  Jerry
  1983
- Cocaine and Blue Eyes
  as
  Joey Crawford
  1983
1982
- Echoes
  as
  Stephen
  1982
1979
- no image
  The Other Side of Victory
  as
  Major Potter
  1979
1975
- Saturday Night Live
  as
  Self - Cameo (uncredited)
  1975
1962
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
  as
  Self
  1962
1956
- Tony Awards
  as
  Self - Presenter
  1956
1944
- Golden Globe Awards
  as
  Self - Nominee
  1944

John Spencer

Biography

Cast Credits

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Celebrity Poker Showdown

Ravenous

The West Wing

Twilight

The Negotiator

All Revved Up

Trinity

L.A. Doctors

Cop Land

Albino Alligator

Lesser Prophets

Cold Around the Heart

Cafe Society

The View

The Rock

Early Edition

E! True Hollywood Story

FX: The Series

Forget Paris

The Outer Limits

Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

Touched by an Angel

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

In the Arms of a Killer

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

When No One Would Listen

Presumed Innocent

Green Card

Law & Order

Black Rain

Sea of Love

Far from Home

Simple Justice

Hiding Out

L.A. Law

The Protector

Spenser: For Hire

Miami Vice

WarGames

Cocaine and Blue Eyes

Echoes

The Other Side of Victory

Saturday Night Live

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Tony Awards

Golden Globe Awards

Crew Credits