John Spencer

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1946-12-20 (59 years old)

Deathday

2005-12-16

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

John Spencer

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...

Acting

1983

WarGames

as Jerry

1997

Cop Land

as Leo Crasky

1999

Ravenous

as General Slauson

1995

1989

Black Rain

as Oliver

1990

Presumed Innocent

as Detective Dan Lipranzer

1997

1989

Sea of Love

as Lieutenant

1998

Twilight

as Capt. Phil Egan

1996

The Rock

as FBI Director James Womack

1998

The Negotiator

as Chief Al Travis

1987

Hiding Out

as Bakey

1989

Far from Home

as TV Preacher

1982

Echoes

as Stephen

1992

In the Arms of a Killer

as Det. Vincent Cusack

1997

1979

1989

Simple Justice

as Det. Phil Sullivan

1997

Cafe Society

as Ray Davioni

1990

Green Card

as Harry

1992

When No One Would Listen

as Walter Wheeler

1983

Cocaine and Blue Eyes

as Joey Crawford

1985

The Protector

as Ko's Pilot

1998

All Revved Up

as Bill Gunter

1985

Key Exchange

as Record Executive

1988

The Verne Miller Story

as George Sally

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