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John Spencer

John Spencer

Acting

December 20, 1946 – December 16, 2005 (died at 58)
New York City, New York, USA
Male
30 Movies
22 TV Shows

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.

The West Wing
The West Wing

The West Wing

1999 8.3

as Leo McGarry

Age 52 (now 58)
154 eps
The Rock
The Rock

The Rock

1996 7.1

as FBI Director James Womack

Age 49 (now 58)
The Negotiator
The Negotiator

The Negotiator

1998 7.1

as Chief Al Travis

Age 51 (now 58)
L.A. Law
L.A. Law

L.A. Law

1986 7.1

as Tommy Mullaney

Age 39 (now 58)
88 eps
Black Rain
Black Rain

Black Rain

1989 6.6

as Oliver

Age 42 (now 58)
Ravenous
Ravenous

Ravenous

1999 6.8

as General Slauson

Age 52 (now 58)
Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent

Presumed Innocent

1990 6.8

as Detective Dan Lipranzer

Age 43 (now 58)
Cop Land
Cop Land

Cop Land

1997 6.8

as Leo Crasky

Age 50 (now 58)
Sea of Love
Sea of Love

Sea of Love

1989 6.6

as Lieutenant

Age 42 (now 58)
Forget Paris
Forget Paris

Forget Paris

1995 6.3

as Jack

Age 48 (now 58)
Albino Alligator
Albino Alligator

Albino Alligator

1997 5.7

as Jack

Age 50 (now 58)
Twilight
Twilight

Twilight

1998 6.1

as Capt. Phil Egan

Age 51 (now 58)
WarGames
WarGames

WarGames

1983 7.1

as Jerry

Age 36 (now 58)
Hiding Out
Hiding Out

Hiding Out

1987 5.7

as Bakey

Age 40 (now 58)
Green Card
Green Card

Green Card

1990 6.1

as Harry

Age 44 (now 58)
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

1994 6.4

as Al Rhinehart

Age 47 (now 58)