John Hostetter
Known for Acting · 62 credits
- Born
- 1946-10-06
- Died
- 2016-09-02
- Place of birth
- Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
John Hostetter was an accomplished American character actor, voice artist, and painter. While widely recognized for playing John the stage manager on the hit live-action sitcom Murphy Brown, he also built a highly successful 20-year voice acting career. He lent his signature gruff voice to prominent Western cartoons, video games and iconic Studio Ghibli anime localizations.
Known For
TV Shows (34)
JAG
1995
as Mike Brookhurst
ER
1994
as Burke Newton
MacGyver
1985
as Sgt. Rudley
Quantum Leap
1989
as Burt
Coach
1989
as Man
Knots Landing
1979
as Officer Zellitch
Murphy Brown
1988
as John
Hunter
1984
as Bartender / Passenger
Falcon Crest
1981
as Agent Rand
Hill Street Blues
1981
Matlock
1986
as Whitehall / Engineer
Knight Rider
1982
as Police Officer
Simon & Simon
1981
as Police Sgt.
Arli$$
1996
as Applicant
L.A. Law
1986
as William Forrester
The Golden Girls
1985
as Policeman
Family Ties
1982
as The Heckler / Stage Manager
T. J. Hooker
1982
as Bus Driver
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Remington Steele
1982
as Minister
Jake and the Fatman
1987
as Bruno
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
1983
as Bazooka (voice)
Moonlighting
1985
as Jim King
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Officer McCarthy (segment "The Wall")
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
as IFF Agent Jack
Hotel
1982
as Department of Justice Agent
Newhart
1982
7th Heaven
1996
as Horserider
The Flash
1990
as Mills
Father Dowling Mysteries
1989
as Wilson
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Stage Manager
Sheena
2000
as Col. Quentin Massey
Spicy City
1997
as Jake (voice)
Top of the Heap
1991
as Newscaster
Movies (28)
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
as Bolian Officer
Beverly Hills Cop II
1987
as Stiles
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
2001
as Polk (voice)
The People Under the Stairs
1991
as Veteran Cop
Heartbreak Ridge
1986
as Reese
G.I. Joe: The Movie
1987
as Bazooka (voice)
Knightriders
1981
as Tuck
Kermit's Swamp Years
2002
as Dr. Krassman
The In-Laws
1979
as Workman
Love Affair
1994
as Ben
Best Defense
1984
as Quirk
Once Upon a Spy
1980
as Chief
Aria
1987
as Elvis Impersonator
Wilder Napalm
1993
as Matt
Gen¹³
2000
as Additional Voices (voice)
Leonard Part 6
1987
as Adams
The Stepford Children
1987
as Mr. Moreland
Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
2001
as Cornelius Ashland
Repairs
1987
as Jerry the Creep
The Betty Ford Story
1987
as News Director
The Hawk Is Dying
2007
as Nebbish Professor
A Winner Never Quits
1986
as Sergeant
Baby of the Bride
1991
as Plainclothes Cop
The Leftovers
1986
as Mr. Harmon
Frogs!
1991
as Mr. Fitsky
Every Breath
1994
as Man #2
Chain Letter
1989
as Lieutenant Harris
The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe
1985
as Bazooka (voice)
About John Hostetter
John Hostetter was an accomplished American character actor, voice artist, and painter. While widely recognized for playing John the stage manager on the hit live-action sitcom Murphy Brown, he also built a highly successful 20-year voice acting career. He lent his signature gruff voice to prominent Western cartoons, video games and iconic Studio Ghibli anime localizations. With 62 credits spanning from 1979 to 2007, John Hostetter has appeared in 28 films and 34 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Hostetter Movies
- Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) — as Bolian Officer
- Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) — as Stiles
- Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2001) — as Polk (voice)
- The People Under the Stairs (1991) — as Veteran Cop
- Heartbreak Ridge (1986) — as Reese
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