Acting credits
49
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Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
John Spencer
Acting
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Movies: 29Series: 20
TMDB ID: 34691
IMDb ID: nm0817983
Known for: Acting
Born: December 20, 1946
Died: December 16, 2005
Age: 58
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1944 - 2003
Years active: 60
Average TMDB rating: 6.73
Wikidata: Q352748
Also known as
John Speshock Jr.
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.
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Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with John Spencer.
6.9
Ravenous
as General Slauson
1999 Movie
7.1
The Negotiator
as Chief Al Travis
1998 Movie
5.2
All Revved Up
as Bill Gunter
1998 Movie
6.1
Twilight
as Capt. Phil Egan
1998 Movie
5.3
Lesser Prophets
as Ed
1997 Movie
4.8
Cold Around the Heart
as Uncle Mike
1997 Movie
6.8
Cop Land
as Leo Crasky
1997 Movie
4.7
Cafe Society
as Ray Davioni
1997 Movie
5.7
Albino Alligator
as Jack
1997 Movie
7.1
The Rock
as FBI Director James Womack
1996 Movie
6.3
Forget Paris
as Jack
1995 Movie
6.3
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
as Al Rhinehart
1994 Movie
2.0
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Det. Mike Mulick
1992 Movie
When No One Would Listen
as Walter Wheeler
1992 Movie
4.1
In the Arms of a Killer
as Det. Vincent Cusack
1992 Movie
6.1
Green Card
as Harry
1990 Movie
6.8
Presumed Innocent
as Detective Dan Lipranzer
1990 Movie
8.5
Simple Justice
as Det. Phil Sullivan
1989 Movie
6.6
Black Rain
as Oliver
1989 Movie
6.6
Sea of Love
as Lieutenant
1989 Movie
5.4
Far from Home
as TV Preacher
1989 Movie
The Verne Miller Story
as George Sally
1988 Movie
Once Again
as Bobby Lupino
1987 Movie
5.7
Hiding Out
as Bakey
1987 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with John Spencer.
5.6
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self • 1 eps
2003 Series
8.3
The West Wing
as Leo McGarry • 154 eps
1999 Series
8.0
Trinity
as Simon McCallister • 9 eps
1998 Series
7.0
L.A. Doctors
as Edmund Church • 1 eps
1998 Series
4.3
The View
as Self • 3 eps
1997 Series
7.3
Early Edition
as Howard Banner • 1 eps
1996 Series
6.2
FX: The Series
as Carl Scofeld • 1 eps
1996 Series
8.1
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
1996 Series
7.7
The Outer Limits
as Col. Wallis Thurman • 1 eps
1995 Series
7.2
Touched by an Angel
as Leo • 1 eps
1994 Series
7.1
Duckman
as Agent Dennehy (voice) • 1 eps
1994 Series
6.9
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Mr. Gadget • 1 eps
1993 Series
7.3
Law & Order
as Howard Morton • 1 eps
1990 Series
7.0
L.A. Law
as Tommy Mullaney • 88 eps
1986 Series
6.7
Spenser: For Hire
as Joe Moran • 1 eps
1985 Series
7.5
Miami Vice
as Lt. Lee Atkins • 1 eps
1984 Series
7.0
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited) • 1 eps
1975 Series
5.8
The Patty Duke Show
as Henry • 7 eps
1963 Series
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self • 1 eps
1962 Series
7.2
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee • 1 eps
1944 Series