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John Spencer

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1946Born, New York City

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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,…

Known for

The RockFBI Director James Womack

The NegotiatorChief Al Travis

WarGamesJerry

Cop LandLeo Crasky

Black RainOliver

Filmography

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1999The West WingLeo McGarry · 154 episodesShow

1999RavenousGeneral SlausonMovie

1998TrinitySimon McCallister · 9 episodesShow

1998L.A. DoctorsEdmund Church · 1 episodeShow

1998The NegotiatorChief Al TravisMovie

1998All Revved UpBill GunterMovie

1998TwilightCapt. Phil EganMovie

1997Lesser ProphetsEdMovie

1997Cold Around the HeartUncle MikeMovie

1997Cop LandLeo CraskyMovie

1997Cafe SocietyRay DavioniMovie

1997Albino AlligatorJackMovie

1996Early EditionHoward Banner · 1 episodeShow

1996FX: The SeriesCarl Scofeld · 1 episodeShow

1996E! True Hollywood Story1 episodeShow

1996The RockFBI Director James WomackMovie

1995Forget ParisJackMovie

1995The Outer LimitsCol. Wallis Thurman · 1 episodeShow

1994Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing GovernorAl RhinehartMovie

1994Touched by an AngelLeo · 1 episodeShow

1994DuckmanAgent Dennehy (voice) · 1 episodeShow

1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanMr. Gadget · 1 episodeShow

1992From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of OneDet. Mike MulickMovie

1992When No One Would ListenWalter WheelerMovie

1992In the Arms of a KillerDet. Vincent CusackMovie

1990Green CardHarryMovie

1990Law & OrderHoward Morton · 1 episodeShow

1990Presumed InnocentDetective Dan LipranzerMovie

1989Simple JusticeDet. Phil SullivanMovie

1989Black RainOliverMovie

1989Sea of LoveLieutenantMovie

1989Far from HomeTV PreacherMovie

1988The Verne Miller StoryGeorge SallyMovie

1987Once AgainBobby LupinoMovie

1987Hiding OutBakeyMovie

1986L.A. LawTommy Mullaney · 88 episodesShow

1985Spenser: For HireJoe Moran · 1 episodeShow

1985Key ExchangeRecord ExecutiveMovie

1985The ProtectorKo's PilotMovie

1984Miami ViceLt. Lee Atkins · 1 episodeShow

1983WarGamesJerryMovie

1983Cocaine and Blue EyesJoey CrawfordMovie

1982EchoesStephenMovie

1979The Other Side of VictoryMajor PotterMovie

1963The Patty Duke ShowHenry · 7 episodesShow

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