Harry Anderson Picture
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 189 this week

Harry Anderson (I)


Trivia:

Before he became an actor, he taught a course on how to detect frauds and confidence ("con") artists. See more trivia »
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info on IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent
Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent Harry Anderson? Add or change photos

Related Lists

a list of 60 people by Ocean_Breeze created 24 Apr 2011
 
a list of 263 people by kenneth-249 created 8 months ago
 
a list of 101 people by NCF created 4 days ago
 
a list of 397 people by cpotts-173-959410 created 7 months ago
 

Connect with IMDb


Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Harry Anderson.
Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. See more awards »

Known For


Filmography

Hide HideActor (26 titles)
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)
 
1998 Noddy (TV series)
Jack Fable
The Magic Show (1998) … Jack Fable
 
1993-1997 Dave's World (TV series)
Dave Barry
Oh Dad, Poor Dad (1997) … Dave Barry
 
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 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
 
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 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
 
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)
 
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
 
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
 
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 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
 
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
Sid Caesar/Joe Cocker (1983) … Himself
Eddie Murphy/Lionel Richie (1982) … Himself
 
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
 
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
 

Related Videos

Saturday Night Live: Season 7: Episode 13 -- SNL science editor Dr. Jack Badofsky reveals information on new strains of herpes. Saturday Night Live: Season 8: Episode 9 -- April May June tells the story of Christmas, with her own heated comments. Saturday Night Live: Season 7: Episode 3 -- Harry Anderson performs comic magic.
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial: Maxwell House coffee (1986) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Height:

6' 4" (1.93 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

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