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Before he became an actor, he taught a course on how to detect frauds and confidence ("con") artists. See more trivia »

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Harry Laverne Anderson
in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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2014 A Matter of Faith (pre-production)
Professor Kaman
 
2002 Son of the Beach (TV series)
Bull Cracker
– The Long Hot Johnson (2002) … Bull Cracker
 
2000 Explore Our World (TV series)
– Kennedy Space Center (2000)
 
1998 Noddy (TV series)
Jack Fable
– The Magic Show (1998) … Jack Fable
 
1993-1997 Dave's World (TV series)
Dave Barry
– The Creeping Peril (1997) … Dave Barry
– Let Simmer, Then Grill (1997) … Dave Barry
– A Woman of Independent Seams (1997) … Dave Barry
– Oh Dad, Poor Dad (1997) … Dave Barry
– Tropical Depression (1997) … Dave Barry
See all 98 episodes »
 
1997 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV series)
Dr. Klaus 'Fat Head' Mensa
– The Family Hour (1997) … Dr. Klaus 'Fat Head' Mensa
 
1997 Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 6 (TV movie)
 
1997 The Science of Magic (TV movie)
Host
 
1996 The John Larroquette Show (TV series)
Dr. Gates
– Cosmetic Perjury (1996) … Dr. Gates
 
1996 Harvey (TV movie)
Elwood P. Dowd
 
1996 Night Stand (TV series)
Harry
– UFO Mother Show (1996) … Harry
 
1994 Hearts Afire (TV series)
Dave Barry
– Sleepless in a Small Town (1994) … Dave Barry
 
1982-1993 Cheers (TV series)
Harry 'The Hat' Gittes
– Bar Wars VII: The Naked Prey (1993) … Harry 'The Hat' Gittes
– A Kiss Is Still a Kiss (1987) … Harry 'The Hat' Gittes
– How Do I Love Thee?... Let Me Call You Back (1983) … Harry 'The Hat' Gittes
– Pick a Con... Any Con (1983) … Harry 'The Hat' Gittes
– The Boys in the Bar (1983) … Harry 'The Hat' Gittes
See all 6 episodes »
 
1984-1992 Night Court (TV series)
Judge Harry T. Stone
– The 1992 Boat Show (1992) … Judge Harry T. Stone
– Opportunity Knock Knocks: Part 1 (1992) … Judge Harry T. Stone
– Opportunity Knock Knocks: Part 2 (1992) … Judge Harry T. Stone
– P.S. Do I Know You? (1992) … Judge Harry T. Stone
– To Sir with... Ah, What the Heck... Love (1992) … Judge Harry T. Stone
See all 193 episodes »
 
1992 Parker Lewis Can't Lose (TV series)
Ronny Ray Rasmussen
– Glory Daze (1992) … Ronny Ray Rasmussen
 
1990 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Jim Korman
– Korman's Kalamity (1990) … Jim Korman
 
1990 Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (TV movie)
Peter Piper
 
1990 It (TV mini-series)
Richie Tozier
– Part 1 (1990) … Richie Tozier
– Part 2 (1990) … Richie Tozier
 
1988-1989 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Prof. Henry Crawford / Professor Henry Crawford
– The Absent-Minded Professor Trading Places (1989) … Professor Henry Crawford
– The Absent-Minded Professor (1988) … Prof. Henry Crawford
 
1988 Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs (TV movie)
Freddie
 
1988 Tanner '88 (TV series)
Billy Ridenhour
– The Reality Check (1988) … Billy Ridenhour
– The Boiler Room (1988) … Billy Ridenhour
 
1986 Vanishing America (video)
Dog Owner
 
1985 Tales from the Darkside (TV series)
Leon
– All a Clone by the Telephone (1985) … Leon
 
1984 Scandals (TV movie)
Host
 
1982 The Escape Artist
Harry Masters
 
1982 Twilight Theater (TV movie)
 
Show ShowWriter (6 titles)
1995-1997 Dave's World (TV series)
– Liar's Poker (1997) (written by)
– Dave Barry, Call Your Agent (1997) (writer)
– Falling (1996) (written by)
– L.A. Times (1996) (writer)
– Writing Wrongs (1995) (writer)
 
1996 Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (TV special)
 
1992 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
– Seance (1992) (screenplay)
 
1987-1990 Night Court (TV series)
– Death Takes a Halloween (1990) (written by)
– Attack of the Mac Snacks (1989) (written by)
– From Snoop to Nuts: Part 2 (1989) (story)
– From Snoop to Nuts: Part 1 (1989) (written by)
– Caught Red Handed (1987) (written by)
 
1986 The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion (TV special) (uncredited)
 
1986 Harry Anderson's Hello Sucker (TV movie)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (3 titles)
1988 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series) (magical consultant - 1 episode)
– The Absent-Minded Professor (1988) (magical consultant)
 
1985 Tales from the Darkside (TV series) (magic advisor - 1 episode)
– Levitation (1985) (magic advisor)
 
1983 Cheers (TV series) (special technical advisor - 1 episode)
– Pick a Con... Any Con (1983) (special technical advisor)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
1992 Parker Lewis Can't Lose (TV series)
– Glory Daze (1992) (performer: "Purple Haze" - uncredited)
 
1987 Harry Anderson's Sideshow (TV movie) (performer: "Canvas, Sawdust & Dreams")
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
1987-1990 Night Court (TV series)
– A Closer Look (1990)
– Caught Red Handed (1987)
 
Show ShowAnimation Department (1 title)
1988 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series) (animator: animated Albert Einstein face - 1 episode)
– The Absent-Minded Professor (1988) (animator: animated Albert Einstein face)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1987 Harry Anderson's Sideshow (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1994 Biography (TV series documentary) (acknowledgment: archival material - 1 episode)
– W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter (1994) (acknowledgment: archival material)
 
Show ShowSelf (54 titles)
2008 30 Rock (TV series)
Himself
– The One with the Cast of 'Night Court' (2008) … Himself
 
2008 New Orleans Story (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Back to the Grind (TV series)
Himself
– Jimmie Walker and Harry Anderson (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 August 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 TV Land: Myths and Legends (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.14 (2006) … Himself
– Episode #4.3 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 February 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2005 I Love the 80's 3-D (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 1988 (2005) … Himself
– 1989 (2005) … Himself
– 1986 (2005) … Himself
– 1987 (2005) … Himself
– 1984 (2005) … Himself
See all 10 episodes »
 
2004 Mondo Magic (TV series)
Himself
– New Orleans … Himself (uncredited)
 
2000 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Cheers (2000) … Himself
 
1999 Sin City Spectacular (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.23 (1999) … Himself
 
1998 The World's Greatest Magic 5 (TV special)
Himself
 
1997 Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 5 (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1996 Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 3 (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1996 Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 2 (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1996 Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 4 (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1996 Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (TV special)
 
1996 Magicians' Favorite Magicians (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1994 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– W.C. Fields: Behind the Laughter (1994) … Himself
 
1994 Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
1993 The Chevy Chase Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.11 (1993) … Himself
 
1992 Circus of the Stars and Sideshow (TV special documentary)
Himself - Performer
 
1989-1991 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 30 October 1991 (1991) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 February 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1990 The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1989 The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1989 The 10th Annual National CableACE Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1988 D.C. Follies (TV series)
Himself
– Nixon Hawks the Watergate Tapes for $29.99 (1988) … Himself
 
1988 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1988 The Magical World of Disney (TV special)
Himself
 
1988 The Best of Gleason (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1988 Blackout (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 March 1988 (1988) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 March 1988 (1988) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 March 1988 (1988) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 March 1988 (1988) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 March 1988 (1988) … Himself
 
1988 Magic in the Magic Kingdom (TV documentary)
 
1988 She's Having a Baby
Himself (uncredited)
 
1987 Harry Anderson's Sideshow (TV movie)
Himself
 
1987 The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Favourite Female Performer in New Television Series
 
1987 Super Password (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 February 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 February 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 February 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 February 1987 (1987) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 February 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1987 Showtime Comedy Club Network (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1987 The 39th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series
 
1986 NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1986 The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion (TV special)
Himself
 
1986/I Comic Relief (TV special)
Himself
 
1986 Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream (TV movie)
Himself
 
1986 The 38th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Creative Arts Awards
 
1986 Harry Anderson's Hello Sucker (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 The 37th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1985 Our Time (TV series)
Himself
 
1985 Night of 100 Stars II (TV movie)
Himself
 
1985 Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1981-1985 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Host / Various
– Harry Anderson/Bryan Adams (1985) … Himself - Host/Various
– Edwin Newman/Kool & The Gang (1984) … Himself
– Ed Koch/Kevin Rowland & Dexy's Midnight Runners (1983) … Himself
– Sid Caesar/Joe Cocker (1983) … Himself
– Eddie Murphy/Lionel Richie (1982) … Himself
See all 8 episodes »
 
1983-1984 The (New) $25,000 Pyramid (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 June 1984 (1984) … Himself
See all 15 episodes »
 
1982 An Evening at the Improv (TV series)
Guest host
 
1982 Magic with the Stars (TV special)
Himself
 
1981 The 6th Annual Young Comedians (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978 The Big Laff Off (TV series)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

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Height:

6' 4" (1.93 m)
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Personal Quote:

The biggest challenge in New Orleans has been to find a worker who can climb a ladder after lunch. See more »

Trivia:

Before he became an actor, he taught a course on how to detect frauds and confidence ("con") artists. See more »

Nickname:

Harry the Hat See more »

Star Sign:

Libra