John Spencer
Acting
1946 – 2005 (aged 58)
New York City, New York, USA
45 acting credits
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
The Rock
07 Jun 1996
The Negotiator
29 Jul 1998
WarGames
03 Jun 1983
Cop Land
15 Aug 1997
Black Rain
22 Sep 1989
Presumed Innocent
27 Jul 1990
Ravenous
16 Mar 1999
Law & Order
13 Sep 1990
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Filmography
1999
- The West Wingas Leo McGarry154 episodes
- Ravenousas General Slauson
1998
- Trinityas Simon McCallister9 episodes
- L.A. Doctorsas Edmund Church1 episode
- The Negotiatoras Chief Al Travis
- All Revved Upas Bill Gunter
- Twilightas Capt. Phil Egan
1997
- Lesser Prophetsas Ed
- Cold Around the Heartas Uncle Mike
- Cop Landas Leo Crasky
- Cafe Societyas Ray Davioni
- Albino Alligatoras Jack
1996
- Early Editionas Howard Banner1 episode
- FX: The Seriesas Carl Scofeld1 episode
- E! True Hollywood Story1 episode
- The Rockas FBI Director James Womack
1995
- Forget Parisas Jack
- The Outer Limitsas Col. Wallis Thurman1 episode
1994
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governoras Al Rhinehart
- Touched by an Angelas Leo1 episode
- Duckmanas Agent Dennehy (voice)1 episode
1993
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supermanas Mr. Gadget1 episode
1992
- From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of Oneas Det. Mike Mulick
- When No One Would Listenas Walter Wheeler
- In the Arms of a Killeras Det. Vincent Cusack
1990
- Green Cardas Harry
- Law & Orderas Howard Morton1 episode
- Presumed Innocentas Detective Dan Lipranzer
1989
- Simple Justiceas Det. Phil Sullivan
- Black Rainas Oliver
- Sea of Loveas Lieutenant
- Far from Homeas TV Preacher
1988
- The Verne Miller Storyas George Sally
1987
- Once Againas Bobby Lupino
- Hiding Outas Bakey
1986
- L.A. Lawas Tommy Mullaney88 episodes
1985
- Spenser: For Hireas Joe Moran1 episode
- Key Exchangeas Record Executive
- The Protectoras Ko's Pilot
1984
- Miami Viceas Lt. Lee Atkins1 episode
1983
- WarGamesas Jerry
- Cocaine and Blue Eyesas Joey Crawford
1982
- Echoesas Stephen
1979
- The Other Side of Victoryas Major Potter
1963
- The Patty Duke Showas Henry7 episodes