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.
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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Filmography (Movies)
Ravenous
Character:General Slauson
Release Date:16/03/1999
The Negotiator
Character:Chief Al Travis
Release Date:29/07/1998
All Revved Up
Character:Bill Gunter
Release Date:19/04/1998
Twilight
Character:Capt. Phil Egan
Release Date:06/03/1998
Lesser Prophets
Character:Ed
Release Date:28/11/1997
Cold Around the Heart
Character:Uncle Mike
Release Date:07/11/1997
Cop Land
Character:Leo Crasky
Release Date:15/08/1997
Cafe Society
Character:Ray Davioni
Release Date:18/07/1997
Albino Alligator
Character:Jack
Release Date:17/01/1997
The Rock
Character:FBI Director James Womack
Release Date:07/06/1996
Forget Paris
Character:Jack
Release Date:19/05/1995
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Character:Al Rhinehart
Release Date:09/11/1994
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Character:Det. Mike Mulick
Release Date:29/11/1992
When No One Would Listen
Character:Walter Wheeler
Release Date:15/11/1992
In the Arms of a Killer
Character:Det. Vincent Cusack
Release Date:05/01/1992
Green Card
Character:Harry
Release Date:23/12/1990
Presumed Innocent
Character:Detective Dan Lipranzer
Release Date:27/07/1990
Simple Justice
Character:Det. Phil Sullivan
Release Date:01/12/1989
Black Rain
Character:Oliver
Release Date:22/09/1989
Sea of Love
Character:Lieutenant
Release Date:15/09/1989
Far from Home
Character:TV Preacher
Release Date:30/06/1989
The Verne Miller Story
Character:George Sally
Release Date:21/06/1988
Hiding Out
Character:Bakey
Release Date:06/11/1987
Key Exchange
Character:Record Executive
Release Date:14/08/1985
The Protector
Character:Ko's Pilot
Release Date:15/06/1985
WarGames
Character:Jerry
Release Date:03/06/1983
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
Character:Joey Crawford
Release Date:02/01/1983
Echoes
Character:Stephen
Release Date:01/01/1982
The Other Side of Victory
Character:Major Potter
Release Date:12/06/1979
Television Appearances
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Character:Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Character:Self
The West Wing
Character:Leo McGarry
Trinity
Character:Simon McCallister
L.A. Doctors
Character:Edmund Church
The View
Character:Self
Early Edition
Character:Howard Banner
FX: The Series
Character:Carl Scofeld
E! True Hollywood Story
Character:
The Outer Limits
Character:Col. Wallis Thurman
Touched by an Angel
Character:Leo
Duckman
Character:Agent Dennehy (voice)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Character:Mr. Gadget
Law & Order
Character:Howard Morton
L.A. Law
Character:Tommy Mullaney
Spenser: For Hire
Character:Joe Moran
Miami Vice
Character:Lt. Lee Atkins
Saturday Night Live
Character:Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The Patty Duke Show
Character:Henry
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self
Tony Awards
Character:Self - Presenter
Golden Globe Awards
Character:Self - Nominee
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