John Spencer
Acting • Born 1946-12-20 – Died 2005-12-16
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.
Filmography
51 credits
WarGames
Movie • 1983
Jerry
Cop Land
Movie • 1997
Leo Crasky
Ravenous
Movie • 1999
General Slauson
Forget Paris
Movie • 1995
Jack
Black Rain
Movie • 1989
Oliver
Presumed Innocent
Movie • 1990
Detective Dan Lipranzer
Albino Alligator
Movie • 1997
Jack
Sea of Love
Movie • 1989
Lieutenant
Twilight
Movie • 1998
Capt. Phil Egan
The Rock
Movie • 1996
FBI Director James Womack
The Negotiator
Movie • 1998
Chief Al Travis
Hiding Out
Movie • 1987
Bakey
Far from Home
Movie • 1989
TV Preacher
Lesser Prophets
Movie • 1997
Ed
Echoes
Movie • 1982
Stephen
In the Arms of a Killer
Movie • 1992
Det. Vincent Cusack
Cold Around the Heart
Movie • 1997
Uncle Mike
The Other Side of Victory
Movie • 1979
Major Potter
Simple Justice
Movie • 1989
Det. Phil Sullivan
Cafe Society
Movie • 1997
Ray Davioni
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Movie • 1994
Al Rhinehart
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Movie • 1992
Det. Mike Mulick
Green Card
Movie • 1990
Harry
When No One Would Listen
Movie • 1992
Walter Wheeler
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
Movie • 1983
Joey Crawford
The Protector
Movie • 1985
Ko's Pilot
All Revved Up
Movie • 1998
Bill Gunter
Key Exchange
Movie • 1985
Record Executive
The Verne Miller Story
Movie • 1988
George Sally
Once Again
Movie • 1987
Bobby Lupino
L.A. Law
TV • 1986
Tommy Mullaney
Law & Order
TV • 1990
Howard Morton
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV • 2003
Self
Spenser: For Hire
TV • 1985
Joe Moran
Touched by an Angel
TV • 1994
Leo
Miami Vice
TV • 1984
Lt. Lee Atkins
Early Edition
TV • 1996
Howard Banner
The View
TV • 1997
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
TV • 1996
FX: The Series
TV • 1996
Carl Scofeld
The Outer Limits
TV • 1995
Col. Wallis Thurman
Trinity
TV • 1998
Simon McCallister
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The West Wing
TV • 1999
Leo McGarry
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
Celebrity Poker Showdown
TV • 2003
Self
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV • 1993
Mr. Gadget
Golden Globe Awards
TV • 1944
Self - Nominee
L.A. Doctors
TV • 1998
Edmund Church
Duckman
TV • 1994
Agent Dennehy (voice)
The Patty Duke Show
TV • 1963
Henry