John Spencer
Born in New York City, New York, USA — Dec 20 1946• Died Dec 16 2005
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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-…
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Law & Order
Howard Morton
The West Wing
Leo McGarry
Miami Vice
Lt. Lee Atkins
L.A. Law
Tommy Mullaney
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Mr. Gadget
Touched by an Angel
Leo
Early Edition
Howard Banner
The Outer Limits
Col. Wallis Thurman
Duckman
Agent Dennehy (voice)
L.A. Doctors
Edmund Church
FX: The Series
Carl Scofeld
Spenser: For Hire
Joe Moran
The Patty Duke Show
Henry
The Rock
FBI Director James Womack
Cop Land
Leo Crasky
The Negotiator
Chief Al Travis
WarGames
Jerry
Black Rain
Oliver
Sea of Love
Lieutenant
Ravenous
General Slauson
Presumed Innocent
Detective Dan Lipranzer
E! True Hollywood Story
Green Card
Harry
Trinity
Simon McCallister
Forget Paris
Jack
The Protector
Ko's Pilot
Twilight
Capt. Phil Egan
Far from Home
TV Preacher
Hiding Out
Bakey
The Verne Miller Story
George Sally
All Revved Up
Bill Gunter
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Al Rhinehart
Lesser Prophets
Ed
Cafe Society
Ray Davioni
Key Exchange
Record Executive
Albino Alligator
Jack
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
Joey Crawford
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Det. Mike Mulick
When No One Would Listen
Walter Wheeler
Echoes
Stephen
Cold Around the Heart
Uncle Mike
Simple Justice
Det. Phil Sullivan
Once Again
Bobby Lupino
The Other Side of Victory
Major Potter
In the Arms of a Killer
Det. Vincent Cusack
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter