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John Spencer (I) (1946–2005)


John was the only son of a lower middle-class family. His father, John Speshock, was a truck driver. His mother, Mildred, was a homemaker and an occasional waitress. He grew up near Paterson, New Jersey, but left at age 16 to attend the Professional Children's School. In 1963, he landed a recurring role on The Patty Duke Show... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1999-2006 The West Wing (TV series)
Leo McGarry / (credit only)
Tomorrow (2006) … (credit only)
Institutional Memory (2006) … Leo McGarry (credit only)
The Last Hurrah (2006) … Leo McGarry (credit only)
Transition (2006) … Leo McGarry (credit only)
Requiem (2006) … Leo McGarry (credit only)
 
1999 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Col. Wallis Thurman
Summit (1999) … Col. Wallis Thurman
 
1999 L.A. Doctors (TV series)
Dr. Edmund Church
The Life Lost in Living (1999) … Dr. Edmund Church
 
1998 Trinity (TV series)
Simon McCallister
No Secrets (1998) … Simon McCallister
Pilot (1998) … Simon McCallister
 
1998 The Negotiator
Chief Al Travis
 
1998 O.K. Garage
Bill Gunter
 
1997 Cold Around the Heart
Uncle Mike
 
1997 Early Edition (TV series)
Howard Banner
Jenny Sloane (1997) … Howard Banner
 
1997 Tracey Takes On... (TV series)
Ray Weggerly
Crime (1997) … Ray Weggerly
 
1997 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV series)
Hank Landry / Mr. Gadget
Lethal Weapon (1997) … Hank Landry / Mr. Gadget
 
1996 F/X: The Series (TV series)
Carl Scofeld
High Risk (1996) … Carl Scofeld
 
1996 Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom (Video Game)
Capt. Hugh Paulsen
 
1995 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Leo
The Driver (1995) … Leo
 
1995 Cafe Society
Ray Davioni
 
1995 Forget Paris
Jack
 
1990-1994 L.A. Law (TV series)
Tommy Mullaney
Finish Line (1994) … Tommy Mullaney
Whistle Stop (1994) … Tommy Mullaney
Dead Issue (1994) … Tommy Mullaney
 
1994 Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (TV series)
Agent Dennehy
Not So Easy Riders (1994) … Agent Dennehy (voice)
 
1992 From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One (TV movie)
Mike Mulick
 
1992 When No One Would Listen (TV movie)
Walter Wheeler
 
1992 In the Arms of a Killer (TV movie)
Det. Vincent Cusack
 
1990 Green Card
Harry
 
1990 Law & Order (TV series)
Howard Morton
Prescription for Death (1990) … Howard Morton
 
1990 Presumed Innocent
Det. Lipranzer
 
1990 H.E.L.P. (TV series)
Valery
Are You There, Alpha Centauri? (1990) … Valery
Fire Down Below (1990) … Valery
 
1989 Simple Justice
Det. Phil Sullivan
 
1989 Black Rain
Oliver
 
1989 Sea of Love
Lieutenant
 
1989 Far from Home
TV Preacher
 
1988 Another World (TV series)
Mr. Julian
 
1988 As the World Turns (TV series)
Don West
 
1987 One Life to Live (TV series)
Evan Sutton
 
1987 Hiding Out
Bakey
 
1987 The Verne Miller Story
George Sally
 
1986 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
Joe Moran
Home Is the Hero (1986) … Joe Moran
 
1986 Miami Vice (TV series)
Lt. Lee Atkins
The Good Collar (1986) … Lt. Lee Atkins
 
1985 Key Exchange
Record Executive
 
1985 The Protector
Ko's Pilot
 
1983 WarGames
Jerry
 
1983 Cocaine and Blue Eyes (TV movie)
Joey Crawford
 
1983 Echoes
Stephen
 
1979 Meteor
Control Center Worker (uncredited)
 
1976 Ryan's Hope (TV series)
Doctor / Orderly
Episode #1.316 (1976) … Doctor (uncredited)
Episode #1.158 (1976) … Doctor/Orderly (uncredited)
 
1963 The Patty Duke Show (TV series)
Henry
How to Be Popular (1963) … Henry
The Slumber Party (1963) … Henry
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2005 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 6 April 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 14 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 11 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2001-2004 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
Stockard Channing (2004) … Himself
Patty Duke (2001) … Himself
 
2003 Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV series)
Himself
Tournament 1, Game 2 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The 57th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2003 100 Years of Hope and Humor (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
 
2002 Every Moment Counts (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2002 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
Al Gore/Phish (2002) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2000-2001 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 23 May 2001 (2001) … Himself
Episode dated 6 June 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2001 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 15 May 2001 (2001) … Himself - Guest
 
2000 Celebrity Dish (TV series)
Himself
 
1994 Golden Globes 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Television Series
 
1992 The 8th Annual Soap Opera Digest Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1992 The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite Drama Series
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
1991 The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Dramatic Series
 
1989 The More You Know (TV series)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2008 President Hollywood (TV documentary)
Leo McGarry (uncredited)
 
2008 Kenny & vänner (TV series)
 
2006 The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 
2006 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial (voice) for AIM Funds (2001) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews  | 9 Articles  | See more »

Height:

5' 6½" (1.69 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

They [his parents] wanted me to be educated -- a doctor or a lawyer. They weren't happy that I chose the arts. They wanted me to have a good life. It's ironic that I made the leap in a different way. See more »

Trivia:

Attended the Professional Children's School in New York City as a teen. Among the other students at the time was Liza Minnelli. See more »

Trademark:

Gravelly smoke burnished Voice See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius