John Spencer
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
Law & Order
Howard Morton
1990
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
The West Wing
Leo McGarry
1999
Series
The Outer Limits
Col. Wallis Thurman
1995
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Series
Touched by an Angel
Leo
1994
Series
L.A. Law
Tommy Mullaney
1986
Series
Miami Vice
Lt. Lee Atkins
1984
Series
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
1944
Series
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter
1956
Series
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Mr. Gadget
1993
Series
Early Edition
Howard Banner
1996
Series
Duckman
Agent Dennehy (voice)
1994
Series
FX: The Series
Carl Scofeld
1996
Series
The Patty Duke Show
Henry
1963
Series
L.A. Doctors
Edmund Church
1998
Series
Spenser: For Hire
Joe Moran
1985
Film
The Negotiator
Chief Al Travis
1998
Film
The Rock
FBI Director James Womack
1996
Film
Cop Land
Leo Crasky
1997
Film
The Protector
Ko's Pilot
1985
Series
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Self
2003
Film
Black Rain
Oliver
1989
Film
WarGames
Jerry
1983
Film
Presumed Innocent
Detective Dan Lipranzer
1990
Film
Sea of Love
Lieutenant
1989
Film
Ravenous
General Slauson
1999
Series
Trinity
Simon McCallister
1998
Series
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Film
Green Card
Harry
1990
Film
Twilight
Capt. Phil Egan
1998
Film
Forget Paris
Jack
1995
Film
The Verne Miller Story
George Sally
1988
Film
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Al Rhinehart
1994
Film
Albino Alligator
Jack
1997
Film
All Revved Up
Bill Gunter
1998
Film
Far from Home
TV Preacher
1989
Film
In the Arms of a Killer
Det. Vincent Cusack
1992
Film
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Det. Mike Mulick
1992
Film
Cold Around the Heart
Uncle Mike
1997
Film
Hiding Out
Bakey
1987
Film
When No One Would Listen
Walter Wheeler
1992
Film
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
Joey Crawford
1983
The Other Side of Victory
Major Potter
1979
Film
Cop Land: The Making of an Urban Western
Himself
2004
Film
Cafe Society
Ray Davioni
1997
Film
Key Exchange
Record Executive
1985
Film
Lesser Prophets
Ed
1997
Film
Echoes
Stephen
1982
Film
Simple Justice
Det. Phil Sullivan
1989
Film
Once Again
Bobby Lupino
1987