Harry Anderson(1952-2018)

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A young girl is influenced by her popular Biology professor, who teaches that evolution is the answer to the origins of life. Very concerned about his daughter drifting away from the faith, her father tries to do something about it.

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A Matter of Faith (2014)

Harry Anderson was born on 14 October 1952 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Night Court (1984), It (1990) and Tales from the Crypt (1989). He was married to Elizabeth Morgan and Leslie Pollack. He died on 16 April 2018 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.

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Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
- 3 nominations total

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Known for

Night Court

7.7

TV Series

Judge Harry T. Stone
Judge Harold 'Harry' T. Stone

6.8

TV Mini Series

Richie Tozier

Tales from the Crypt

8.0

TV Series

Jim Korman

Dave's World

6.6

TV Series

Dave Barry

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Actor

A Matter of Faith
3.7
- Professor Kaman
- 2014
30 Rock
8.3
TV Series
- Harry Anderson
- 2008
Son of the Beach
6.9
TV Series
- Bull Cracker
- 2002
Explore Our World
TV Series
- 2000
Noddy
5.6
TV Series
- Jack Fable
- 1998
Nightmare Ned
6.6
Video Game
- Graveyard Shadow Creature
- Ted Needlemeyer (voice)
- 1997
Dave's World
6.6
TV Series
- Dave Barry
- 1993–1997
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
6.7
TV Series
- Dr. Fat Head Mensa
- 1997
Harvey
5.4
TV Movie
- Elwood P. Dowd
- 1996
The John Larroquette Show
7.2
TV Series
- Dr. Gates
- 1996
Hearts Afire
7.0
TV Series
- Dave Barry (uncredited)
- 1994
Cheers
8.0
TV Series
- Harry 'The Hat' Gittes
- Harry the Hat
- Harry Gittes ...
- 1982–1993
Night Court
7.7
TV Series
- Judge Harry T. Stone
- Judge Harold 'Harry' T. Stone
- 1984–1992
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
7.8
TV Series
- Ronny Ray Rasmussen
- 1992
It
6.8
TV Mini Series
- Richie Tozier
- 1990

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Night Court: Season 2

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Night Court

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Night Court: Season 3

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Height
- 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
Born
- October 14, 1952
- Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died
- April 16, 2018
- Asheville, North Carolina, USA(stroke)
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Children
Parents
Other works
Hosts annual FOX-TV specials: "Oops, The World's Funniest Outtakes"
Publicity listings
- 2 Articles
- 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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Trivia
The son of Harry Anderson and Suzanne Johnson, magician-turned-actor Harry Anderson was reportedly once a Three-card Monte dealer in New York City. He graduated in 1970 as the valedictorian of North Hollywood High School. Before he became an actor, he taught a course on how to detect fraudsters and confidence ("con") artists.