Actor
John Spencer
John Spencer has worked on 30 movies and 15 TV shows, between 1963 and 1999. On Nahoko: 15 movies and 11 TV shows. Best known for The Rock, The Negotiator and The West Wing.
- Born
- 20 December 1946
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 16 December 2005 (aged 58)
- Also known as
- John Speshock Jr.
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1963
- Education
- Fairleigh Dickinson University, Professional Children's School
Known for
Where to watch
United States
22 of their 26 titles are streaming right now in United States.
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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.
Career in figures
Frequent collaborators
David Morse2 titles togetherFilmography 26
1999
- The West WingTV showTV show · as Leo McGarry · 154 episodes
★ 8.9 - RavenousMovieMovie · as General Slauson
★ 6.9
1998
- The NegotiatorMovieMovie · as Chief Al Travis
★ 7.3 - TwilightMovieMovie · as Capt. Phil Egan★ 6.2
1997
- Cop LandMovieMovie · as Leo Crasky
★ 7.0
1996
- The RockMovieMovie · as FBI Director James Womack
★ 7.4 - Early EditionTV showTV show · as Howard Banner · 1 episode★ 7.6
- Albino AlligatorMovieMovie · as Jack
★ 6.1
1995
- The Outer LimitsTV showTV show · as Col. Wallis Thurman · 1 episode
★ 7.7 - Forget ParisMovieMovie · as Jack
★ 6.5
1994
- Touched by an AngelTV showTV show · as Leo · 1 episode★ 6.2
- Duckman: Private Dick/Family ManTV showTV show · as Agent Dennehy (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.7
1993
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanTV showTV show · as Mr. Gadget · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 6.7
1990
- Presumed InnocentMovieMovie · as Detective Dan Lipranzer★ 6.9
- Law & OrderTV showTV show · as Howard Morton · 1 episode
★ 7.8 - Green CardMovieMovie · as Harry★ 6.3
1989
- Black RainMovieMovie · as Oliver
★ 6.6 - Sea of LoveMovieMovie · as Lieutenant★ 6.8
- Far from HomeMovieMovie · as TV Preacher
★ 5.6
1987
- Hiding OutMovieMovie · as Bakey★ 6.3
1986
- L.A. LawTV showTV show · as Tommy Mullaney · 88 episodes★ 7.1
1985
- The ProtectorMovieMovie · as Ko's Pilot★ 5.8
- Spenser: For HireTV showTV show · as Joe Moran · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.3
1984
- Miami ViceTV showTV show · as Lt. Lee Atkins · 1 episode★ 7.6
1983
- WarGamesMovieMovie · as Jerry★ 7.1
1963
- The Patty Duke ShowTV showTV show · as Henry · 7 episodes★ 7.2
More credits 20
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2004
- Cop Land: The Making of an Urban WesternMovieMovie · as themselves
1998
- All Revved UpMovieMovie · as Bill Gunter
- L.A. DoctorsTV showTV show · as Edmund Church · 1 episode
- TrinityTV showTV show · as Simon McCallister · 9 episodes
1997
- Cafe SocietyMovieMovie · as Ray Davioni
- Cold Around the HeartMovieMovie · as Uncle Mike
- Lesser ProphetsMovieMovie · as Ed
1996
- E! True Hollywood StoryTV showTV show
- FX: The SeriesTV showTV show · as Carl Scofeld · 1 episode
1994
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing GovernorMovieMovie · as Al Rhinehart
1992
- From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of OneMovieMovie · as Det. Mike Mulick
- In the Arms of a KillerMovieMovie · as Det. Vincent Cusack
- When No One Would ListenMovieMovie · as Walter Wheeler
1989
- Simple JusticeMovieMovie · as Det. Phil Sullivan
1988
- The Verne Miller StoryMovieMovie · as George Sally
1987
- Once AgainMovieMovie · as Bobby Lupino
1985
- Key ExchangeMovieMovie · as Record Executive
1983
- Cocaine and Blue EyesMovieMovie · as Joey Crawford
1982
- EchoesMovieMovie · as Stephen
1979
- The Other Side of VictoryMovieMovie · as Major Potter