John Spencer
Acting
Born: December 20, 1946 · New York City, New York, USA
Died: December 16, 2005 (aged 58)
Highest Rated
Biography
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, 2005, at the age of 58.
Known for
The Rock
1996
The Negotiator
1998
WarGames
1983
Cop Land
1997
Black Rain
1989
Presumed Innocent
1990
Ravenous
1999
Law & Order
1990
Sea of Love
1989
The West Wing
1999
Green Card
1990
Miami Vice
1984
Photos (2)
Movies (29)
The Rock
FBI Director James Womack
The Negotiator
Chief Al Travis
WarGames
Jerry
Cop Land
Leo Crasky
Presumed Innocent
Detective Dan Lipranzer
Black Rain
Oliver
Sea of Love
Lieutenant
The Protector
Ko's Pilot
Ravenous
General Slauson
Green Card
Harry
Twilight
Capt. Phil Egan
Albino Alligator
Jack
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Al Rhinehart
Forget Paris
Jack
Cold Around the Heart
Uncle Mike
All Revved Up
Bill Gunter
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
Joey Crawford
The Verne Miller Story
George Sally
Far from Home
TV Preacher
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Det. Mike Mulick
In the Arms of a Killer
Det. Vincent Cusack
When No One Would Listen
Walter Wheeler
Lesser Prophets
Ed
Hiding Out
Bakey
Cafe Society
Ray Davioni
Key Exchange
Record Executive
Simple Justice
Det. Phil Sullivan
Once Again
Bobby Lupino
Echoes
Stephen
TV Shows (15)
Law & Order
Howard Morton · 1 eps
The West Wing
Leo McGarry · 154 eps
The Outer Limits
Col. Wallis Thurman · 1 eps
L.A. Law
Tommy Mullaney · 88 eps
Touched by an Angel
Leo · 1 eps
Miami Vice
Lt. Lee Atkins · 1 eps
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Mr. Gadget · 1 eps
Early Edition
Howard Banner · 1 eps
Duckman
Agent Dennehy (voice) · 1 eps
FX: The Series
Carl Scofeld · 1 eps
The Patty Duke Show
Henry · 7 eps
Spenser: For Hire
Joe Moran · 1 eps
L.A. Doctors
Edmund Church · 1 eps
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
Trinity
Simon McCallister · 9 eps
Self / Appearances (8)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1 eps
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited) · 1 eps
The View
Self · 3 eps
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · 1 eps
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee · 1 eps
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter · 1 eps
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Self · 1 eps
Cop Land: The Making of an Urban Western
Himself