John Spencer
Age: N/A | From: New York City, New York, USA
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: John Speshock Jr.
Gender: Male
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Homepage:
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). 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.
Most Famous Work
Law & Order
(1990) Howard Morton
The West Wing
(1999) Leo McGarry
Touched by an Angel
(1994) Leo
Tony Awards
(1956) Self - Presenter
The Rock
(1996) FBI Director James Womack
WarGames
(1983) Jerry
L.A. Law
(1986) Tommy Mullaney
Cop Land
(1997) Leo CraskyActing
| 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 |
