John Spencer
Known for Acting · 52 credits
- Born
- 1946-12-20
- Died
- 2005-12-16
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (22)
Law & Order
1990
as Howard Morton
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
The West Wing
1999
as Leo McGarry
The View
1997
as Self
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee
Miami Vice
1984
as Lt. Lee Atkins
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as Mr. Gadget
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
L.A. Law
1986
as Tommy Mullaney
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Leo
Early Edition
1996
as Howard Banner
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Presenter
The Outer Limits
1995
as Col. Wallis Thurman
Duckman
1994
as Agent Dennehy (voice)
Spenser: For Hire
1985
as Joe Moran
FX: The Series
1996
as Carl Scofeld
L.A. Doctors
1998
as Edmund Church
The Patty Duke Show
1963
as Henry
Celebrity Poker Showdown
2003
as Self
Trinity
1998
as Simon McCallister
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Movies (30)
The Rock
1996
as FBI Director James Womack
The Negotiator
1998
as Chief Al Travis
WarGames
1983
as Jerry
Black Rain
1989
as Oliver
Cop Land
1997
as Leo Crasky
Presumed Innocent
1990
as Detective Dan Lipranzer
Sea of Love
1989
as Lieutenant
Ravenous
1999
as General Slauson
The Protector
1985
as Ko's Pilot
Green Card
1990
as Harry
Twilight
1998
as Capt. Phil Egan
Albino Alligator
1997
as Jack
Forget Paris
1995
as Jack
Cafe Society
1997
as Ray Davioni
Lesser Prophets
1997
as Ed
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
1994
as Al Rhinehart
Hiding Out
1987
as Bakey
When No One Would Listen
1992
as Walter Wheeler
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992
as Det. Mike Mulick
Far from Home
1989
as TV Preacher
All Revved Up
1998
as Bill Gunter
Cold Around the Heart
1997
as Uncle Mike
Key Exchange
1985
as Record Executive
The Other Side of Victory
1979
as Major Potter
The Verne Miller Story
1988
as George Sally
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
1983
as Joey Crawford
Simple Justice
1989
as Det. Phil Sullivan
Echoes
1982
as Stephen
In the Arms of a Killer
1992
as Det. Vincent Cusack
Once Again
1987
as Bobby Lupino
About John Spencer
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… With 52 credits spanning from 1944 to 2003, John Spencer has appeared in 30 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Spencer Movies
- The Rock (1996) — as FBI Director James Womack
- The Negotiator (1998) — as Chief Al Travis
- WarGames (1983) — as Jerry
- Black Rain (1989) — as Oliver
- Cop Land (1997) — as Leo Crasky
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