John Spencer
John Speshock Jr.
Acting
Date of birth:New York City, New York, USA
Gender:Male
Popularity:1
Date of death2005-12-16
58John 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.
Filmography
Rating by year
- The West WingLeo McGarry1999-09-228.3581
- RavenousGeneral Slauson1999-03-166.8694
- TrinitySimon McCallister1998-10-168.52
- L.A. DoctorsEdmund Church1998-09-218.52
- The NegotiatorChief Al Travis1998-07-297.12,402
- All Revved UpBill Gunter1998-04-195.67
- TwilightCapt. Phil Egan1998-03-066.1223
- Lesser ProphetsEd1997-11-285.66
- Cold Around the HeartUncle Mike1997-11-075.019
- Cop LandLeo Crasky1997-08-156.81,810
- Cafe SocietyRay Davioni1997-07-184.916
- Albino AlligatorJack1997-01-175.7167
- Early EditionHoward Banner1996-09-287.4165
- FX: The SeriesCarl Scofeld1996-09-096.320
- E! True Hollywood Story1996-08-218.280
- The RockFBI Director James Womack1996-06-077.25,223
- Forget ParisJack1995-05-196.3163
- The Outer LimitsCol. Wallis Thurman1995-03-267.7234
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing GovernorAl Rhinehart1994-11-096.415
- Touched by an AngelLeo1994-09-217.2182
- DuckmanAgent Dennehy (voice)1994-03-057.275
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanMr. Gadget1993-09-126.9495
- From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of OneDet. Mike Mulick1992-11-294.03
- When No One Would ListenWalter Wheeler1992-11-158.01
- In the Arms of a KillerDet. Vincent Cusack1992-01-054.67
- Green CardHarry1990-12-236.1539
- Law & OrderHoward Morton1990-09-137.3693
- Presumed InnocentDetective Dan Lipranzer1990-07-276.8822
- Simple JusticeDet. Phil Sullivan1989-12-018.03
- Black RainOliver1989-09-226.61,241
- Sea of LoveLieutenant1989-09-156.6691
- Far from HomeTV Preacher1989-06-305.546
- The Verne Miller StoryGeorge Sally1988-06-2110.01
- Once AgainBobby Lupino1987-12-017.01
- Hiding OutBakey1987-11-065.746
- L.A. LawTommy Mullaney1986-09-157.177
- Spenser: For HireJoe Moran1985-09-206.933
- Key ExchangeRecord Executive1985-08-145.06
- The ProtectorKo's Pilot1985-06-156.0203
- Miami ViceLt. Lee Atkins1984-09-167.5511
- WarGamesJerry1983-06-037.12,182
- Cocaine and Blue EyesJoey Crawford1983-01-024.34
- EchoesStephen1982-01-014.65
- The Other Side of VictoryMajor Potter1979-06-1210.01
- The Patty Duke ShowHenry1963-09-186.318