John Spencer

John Spencer

Acting
Born 1946-12-20 - Died 2005-12-16New York City, New York, USA

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.

Movies (30)

The Rock
7.2

The Rock

1996Movie7.2
Cop Land
6.8

Cop Land

1997Movie6.8
WarGames
7.1

WarGames

1983Movie7.1
The Negotiator
7.1

The Negotiator

1998Movie7.1
Green Card
6.1

Green Card

1990Movie6.1
Black Rain
6.6

Black Rain

1989Movie6.6
Sea of Love
6.6

Sea of Love

1989Movie6.6
Presumed Innocent
6.8

Presumed Innocent

1990Movie6.8
Ravenous
6.8

Ravenous

1999Movie6.8
The Protector
6.0

The Protector

1985Movie6.0
All Revved Up
5.6

All Revved Up

1998Movie5.6
Twilight
6.1

Twilight

1998Movie6.1
Albino Alligator
5.7

Albino Alligator

1997Movie5.7
Forget Paris
6.3

Forget Paris

1995Movie6.3
Far from Home
5.5

Far from Home

1989Movie5.5
Lesser Prophets
5.6

Lesser Prophets

1997Movie5.6
Hiding Out
5.8

Hiding Out

1987Movie5.8
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
4.0

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

1992Movie4.0
Cafe Society
4.9

Cafe Society

1997Movie4.9
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
6.4

Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

1994Movie6.4
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
4.3

Cocaine and Blue Eyes

1983Movie4.3
The Other Side of Victory
10.0

The Other Side of Victory

1979Movie10.0
Echoes
4.6

Echoes

1982Movie4.6
Cold Around the Heart
5.0

Cold Around the Heart

1997Movie5.0
In the Arms of a Killer
4.6

In the Arms of a Killer

1992Movie4.6
Key Exchange
5.0

Key Exchange

1985Movie5.0
Once Again
7.0

Once Again

1987Movie7.0
When No One Would Listen
7.5

When No One Would Listen

1992Movie7.5
The Verne Miller Story
10.0

The Verne Miller Story

1988Movie10.0
Simple Justice
8.0

Simple Justice

1989Movie8.0

TV Shows (22)

Law & Order
7.3

Law & Order

1990Series7.3
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The West Wing
8.3

The West Wing

1999Series8.3
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
Miami Vice
7.5

Miami Vice

1984Series7.5
Golden Globe Awards
7.0

Golden Globe Awards

1944Series7.0
L.A. Law
7.1

L.A. Law

1986Series7.1
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
6.9

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993Series6.9
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.6

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003Series5.6
Touched by an Angel
7.2

Touched by an Angel

1994Series7.2
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956Series
The Outer Limits
7.7

The Outer Limits

1995Series7.7
Early Edition
7.4

Early Edition

1996Series7.4
Duckman
7.2

Duckman

1994Series7.2
Spenser: For Hire
6.9

Spenser: For Hire

1985Series6.9
FX: The Series
6.3

FX: The Series

1996Series6.3
The Patty Duke Show
6.2

The Patty Duke Show

1963Series6.2
L.A. Doctors
8.5

L.A. Doctors

1998Series8.5
Celebrity Poker Showdown
7.5

Celebrity Poker Showdown

2003Series7.5
E! True Hollywood Story
8.1

E! True Hollywood Story

1996Series8.1
Trinity
8.5

Trinity

1998Series8.5