John Hostetter
Known for: Acting
John Hostetter was an accomplished American character actor, voice artist, and painter. While widely recognized for playing John the stage manager on the hit live-action sitcom Murphy Brown, he also built a highly successful 20-year voice acting career. He lent his signature gruff voice to prominent Western cartoons, video games and iconic Studio Ghibli anime localizations.
Filmography
Series
ER
Burke Newton
1994
Series
JAG
Mike Brookhurst
1995
Series
Falcon Crest
Agent Rand
1981
Series
MacGyver
Sgt. Rudley
1985
Series
Coach
Man
1989
Series
Knots Landing
Officer Zellitch
1979
Series
Arli$$
Applicant
1996
Series
Knight Rider
Police Officer
1982
Series
Hill Street Blues
1981
Series
Quantum Leap
Burt
1989
Series
L.A. Law
William Forrester
1986
Series
T. J. Hooker
Bus Driver
1982
Series
Simon & Simon
Police Sgt.
1981
Series
Matlock
Whitehall
1986
Series
Matlock
Engineer
1986
Series
The Golden Girls
Policeman
1985
Series
Family Ties
The Heckler
1982
Series
Family Ties
Stage Manager
1982
Series
Hunter
Bartender
1984
Series
Hunter
Passenger
1984
Series
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Series
Newhart
1982
Series
Moonlighting
Jim King
1985
Series
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Officer McCarthy (segment "The Wall")
1997
Series
7th Heaven
Horserider
1996
Series
Jake and the Fatman
Bruno
1987
Series
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
IFF Agent Jack
1983
Series
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
IFF Agent
1983
Series
Remington Steele
Minister
1982
Series
Murphy Brown
John
1988
Series
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Bazooka (voice)
1983
Series
The Flash
Mills
1990
Series
Suddenly Susan
Stage Manager
1996
Series
Sheena
Col. Quentin Massey
2000
Series
Father Dowling Mysteries
Wilson
1989
Film
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Polk (voice)
2001
Film
Beverly Hills Cop II
Stiles
1987
Film
Heartbreak Ridge
Reese
1986
Series
Spicy City
Jake (voice)
1997
Film
Star Trek: Insurrection
Bolian Officer
1998
Film
Love Affair
Ben
1994
Film
The People Under the Stairs
Veteran Cop
1991
Film
Aria
Elvis Impersonator
1987
Series
Top of the Heap
Newscaster
1991
Film
Knightriders
Tuck
1981
Film
Gen¹³
Additional Voices (voice)
2000
Film
The In-Laws
Workman
1979
Film
G.I. Joe: The Movie
Bazooka (voice)
1987
Film
Best Defense
Quirk
1984
Film
Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
Cornelius Ashland
2001
Film
The Stepford Children
Mr. Moreland
1987
Film
Every Breath
Man #2
1994
Film
Leonard Part 6
Adams
1987
Film
The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe
Bazooka (voice)
1985
Film
Kermit's Swamp Years
Dr. Krassman
2002
Film
Baby of the Bride
Plainclothes Cop
1991
Film
Wilder Napalm
Matt
1993
Film
Once Upon a Spy
Chief
1980
Film
Frogs!
Mr. Fitsky
1991
Film
The Leftovers
Mr. Harmon
1986
Film
A Winner Never Quits
Sergeant
1986
Repairs
Jerry the Creep
1987
Film
The Betty Ford Story
News Director
1987
Film
Chain Letter
Lieutenant Harris
1989
Film
The Hawk Is Dying
Nebbish Professor
2007