John Spencer
ActingBorn Dec 20, 1946Died Dec 16, 2005
New York City, New York, USA
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
2003Celebrity Poker Showdownas Selftv2003The Ellen DeGeneres Showas Selftv1999The West Wingas Leo McGarrytv1999Ravenousas General Slausonmovie1998Trinityas Simon McCallistertv1998L.A. Doctorsas Edmund Churchtv1998The Negotiatoras Chief Al Travismovie1998All Revved Upas Bill Guntermovie1998Twilightas Capt. Phil Eganmovie1997Lesser Prophetsas Edmovie1997Cold Around the Heartas Uncle Mikemovie1997Cop Landas Leo Craskymovie1997The Viewas Selftv1997Cafe Societyas Ray Davionimovie1997Albino Alligatoras Jackmovie1996Early Editionas Howard Bannertv1996FX: The Seriesas Carl Scofeldtv1996E! True Hollywood Storytv1996The Rockas FBI Director James Womackmovie1995Forget Parisas Jackmovie1995The Outer Limitsas Col. Wallis Thurmantv1994Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governoras Al Rhinehartmovie1994Touched by an Angelas Leotv1994Duckmanas Agent Dennehy (voice)tv1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supermanas Mr. Gadgettv1992From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of Oneas Det. Mike Mulickmovie1992When No One Would Listenas Walter Wheelermovie1992In the Arms of a Killeras Det. Vincent Cusackmovie1990Green Cardas Harrymovie1990Law & Orderas Howard Mortontv1990Presumed Innocentas Detective Dan Lipranzermovie1989Simple Justiceas Det. Phil Sullivanmovie1989Black Rainas Olivermovie1989Sea of Loveas Lieutenantmovie1989Far from Homeas TV Preachermovie1988The Verne Miller Storyas George Sallymovie1987Once Againas Bobby Lupinomovie1987Hiding Outas Bakeymovie1986L.A. Lawas Tommy Mullaneytv1985Spenser: For Hireas Joe Morantv1985Key Exchangeas Record Executivemovie1985The Protectoras Ko's Pilotmovie1984Miami Viceas Lt. Lee Atkinstv1983WarGamesas Jerrymovie1983Cocaine and Blue Eyesas Joey Crawfordmovie1982Echoesas Stephenmovie1979The Other Side of Victoryas Major Pottermovie1975Saturday Night Liveas Self - Cameo (uncredited)tv1963The Patty Duke Showas Henrytv1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Selftv1956Tony Awardsas Self - Presentertv1944Golden Globe Awardsas Self - Nomineetv