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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 20, 1946
Died
December 16, 2005
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- John Speshock Jr.
John Spencer
1.8 Popularity
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
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0.0
Self
Celebrity Poker Showdown
2003
5.6
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
8.2
Leo McGarry
The West Wing
1999
6.9
General Slauson
Ravenous
1999
8.0
Simon McCallister
Trinity
1998
7.0
Edmund Church
L.A. Doctors
1998
7.1
Chief Al Travis
The Negotiator
1998
5.2
Bill Gunter
All Revved Up
1998
6.1
Capt. Phil Egan
Twilight
1998
5.3
Ed
Lesser Prophets
1997
Credits
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Celebrity Poker Showdown
as Self
2003
0.0
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
5.6
The West Wing
as Leo McGarry
1999
8.2
Ravenous
as General Slauson
1999
6.9
Trinity
as Simon McCallister
1998
8.0
L.A. Doctors
as Edmund Church
1998
7.0
The Negotiator
as Chief Al Travis
1998
7.1
All Revved Up
as Bill Gunter
1998
5.2
Twilight
as Capt. Phil Egan
1998
6.1
Lesser Prophets
as Ed
1997
5.3
Cold Around the Heart
as Uncle Mike
1997
4.8
Cop Land
as Leo Crasky
1997
6.8
The View
as Self
1997
4.3
Cafe Society
as Ray Davioni
1997
4.7
Albino Alligator
as Jack
1997
5.7
Early Edition
as Howard Banner
1996
7.3
FX: The Series
as Carl Scofeld
1996
6.2
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
8.1
The Rock
as FBI Director James Womack
1996
7.1
Forget Paris
as Jack
1995
6.3
The Outer Limits
as Col. Wallis Thurman
1995
7.7
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
as Al Rhinehart
1994
6.3
Touched by an Angel
as Leo
1994
7.2
Duckman
as Agent Dennehy (voice)
1994
7.1
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Mr. Gadget
1993
6.9
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Det. Mike Mulick
1992
2.0
When No One Would Listen
as Walter Wheeler
1992
0.0
In the Arms of a Killer
as Det. Vincent Cusack
1992
4.1
Green Card
as Harry
1990
6.1
Law & Order
as Howard Morton
1990
7.4
Presumed Innocent
as Detective Dan Lipranzer
1990
6.8
Simple Justice
as Det. Phil Sullivan
1989
8.5
Black Rain
as Oliver
1989
6.6
Sea of Love
as Lieutenant
1989
6.6
Far from Home
as TV Preacher
1989
5.4
The Verne Miller Story
as George Sally
1988
0.0
Hiding Out
as Bakey
1987
5.7
L.A. Law
as Tommy Mullaney
1986
7.0
Spenser: For Hire
as Joe Moran
1985
6.7
Key Exchange
as Record Executive
1985
4.2
The Protector
as Ko's Pilot
1985
6.0
Miami Vice
as Lt. Lee Atkins
1984
7.5
WarGames
as Jerry
1983
7.1
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
as Joey Crawford
1983
4.3
Echoes
as Stephen
1982
3.7
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The Other Side of Victory
as Major Potter
1979
0.0
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
7.0
The Patty Duke Show
as Henry
1963
5.6
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
7.5
Tony Awards
as Self - Presenter
1956
5.9
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
1944
7.2