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John Spencer
Actor
Born December 20, 1946Died December 16, 2005 (58 years)
John Spencer, a highly esteemed American actor, was born in New York City on December 20, 1946. He developed a deep passion for acting from an early age and gained recognition for his captivating performances on Broadway, particularly in "The Great White Hope" (1969). Spencer effortlessly transitioned to film, showcasing his versatility in movies like "The Rock" (1996) and "The Negotiator" (1998). However, it was his portrayal of Leo McGarry on "The West Wing" (1999-2006) that truly brought him widespread acclaim, earning him an Emmy Award in 2002. Sadly, Spencer passed away on December 16, 2005, at the age of 58, leaving a void in the entertainment industry. His legacy lives on through his impactful contributions to theater, film, and television, firmly establishing him as one of the most revered actors of his generation.
Filmography
| 2010 | |
| 2002 | Every Moment Counts · as Narrator |
| 2002 | The West Wing Documentary Special · as Leo Mcgarry |
| 2001 | The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Cast |
| 1999 | The West Wing (TV Series) · as Leo Mcgarry |
| 1999 | Ravenous · as General Slauson |
| 1998 | Trinity (TV Series) · as Simon Mccallister |
| 1998 | L. A. Doctors (TV Series) · as Dr. Edmund Church |
| 1998 | The Negotiator · as Chief Al Travis |
| 1998 | O.K. Garage · as Bill Gunter |
| 1998 | Twilight · as Capt. Phil Egan |
| 1997 | Lesser Prophets · as Ed |
| 1997 | Cold Around the Heart · as Uncle Mike |
| 1997 | Cop Land · as Leo Crasky |
| 1996 | Early Edition (TV Series) |
| 1996 | Albino Alligator · as Jack |
| 1996 | F/X: The Series (TV Series) · as Carl Scofeld |
| 1996 | The Rock · as Fbi Director James Womack |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) |
| 1996 | Tracey Takes On... (TV Series) · as Ray Weggerly |
| 1995 | Cafe Society · as Ray Davioni |
| 1995 | Forget Paris · as Jack |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits (1995) (TV Series) · as Col. Wallis Thurman |
| 1994 | A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Grimacing Governor · as Al Rhinehart |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel (TV Series) · as Leo |
| 1994 | Duckman (TV Series) · as Agent Dennehy |
| 1993 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV Series) |
| 1992 | From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One · as Det. Mike Mulick |
| 1992 | When No One Would Listen · as Walter Wheeler |
| 1992 | In the Arms of a Killer · as Det. Vincent Cusack |
| 1990 | Green Card · as Harry |
| 1990 | Law & Order (TV Series) · as Howard Morton |
| 1990 | Presumed Innocent · as Detective Dan Lipranzer |
| 1990 | H.E.L.P. (TV Series) · as Valery |
| 1989 | Simple Justice · as Det. Phil Sullivan |
| 1989 | Black Rain · as Oliver |
| 1989 | Sea of Love · as Lieutenant |
| 1989 | Far from Home · as Tv Preacher |
| 1987 | The Verne Miller Story · as George Sally |
| 1987 | Once Again · as Bobby Lupino |
| 1987 | Hiding Out · as Bakey |
| 1986 | L.A. Law (TV Series) · as Tommy Mullaney |
| 1985 | Spenser: For Hire (TV Series) |
| 1985 | Key Exchange · as Record Executive |
| 1985 | The Protector · as Ko's Pilot |
| 1984 | Miami Vice (TV Series) · as Lt. Lee Atkins |
| 1983 | WarGames · as Jerry |
| 1983 | Cocaine and Blue Eyes · as Joey Crawford |
| 1982 | Echoes · as Stephen |
| 1979 | Meteor · as Control Center Worker |
| 1975 | Ryan's Hope (TV Series) · as Doctor |
| 1968 | One Life to Live (TV Series) · as Evan Sutton (1987) |
| 1964 | Another World (TV Series) · as Mr. Julian (1988) |
| 1963 | The Patty Duke Show (TV Series) · as Henry |
| 1963 | The Doctors (TV Series) · as Dr. Jordan |
| 1956 | As The World Turns (TV Series) · as Don West |