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Aliases: No known aliases

Gender: Male

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

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Movie Involvements: 21

TV Involvements: 7


Most Famous Work

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). His portrayal of Leo McGarry on "The West Wing" (1999-2006) brought him widespread acclaim, earning him an Emmy Award in 2002. Spencer passed away on December 16, 2005, at the age of 58.

Most Famous Work

Law & Order
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7

Law & Order

(1990) Howard Morton
The West Wing
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8

The West Wing

(1999) Leo McGarry
Touched by an Angel
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7
Tony Awards
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5

Tony Awards

(1956) Self - Presenter
The Rock
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7

The Rock

(1996) FBI Director James Womack
WarGames
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7

WarGames

(1983) Jerry
L.A. Law
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7

L.A. Law

(1986) Tommy Mullaney
Cop Land
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7

Cop Land

(1997) Leo Crasky

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2003 Self
Self
1999 Leo McGarry
General Slauson
1998 N/A
Chief Al Travis
Bill Gunter
Capt. Phil Egan
1997 Ed
Uncle Mike
Leo Crasky
Self
Ray Davioni
1996 N/A
Carl Scofeld
Jack
N/A
FBI Director James Womack
1995 Jack
N/A
1994 Al Rhinehart
Leo
1993 N/A
1992 Det. Mike Mulick
Walter Wheeler
Det. Vincent Cusack
1990 Harry
Howard Morton
Detective Dan Lipranzer
1989 Oliver
Lieutenant
TV Preacher
1987 Bakey
1986 Tommy Mullaney
1985 N/A
Record Executive
Ko's Pilot
1984 N/A
1983 Jerry
Joey Crawford
1982 Stephen
1979 Major Potter
1975 Self (uncredited)
1956 Self - Presenter
Year Character Movie/Tv

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