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