John Spencer
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
Law & Order
Howard Morton
The West Wing
Leo McGarry
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
Miami Vice
Lt. Lee Atkins
L.A. Law
Tommy Mullaney
Touched by an Angel
Leo
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Duckman
Agent Dennehy (voice)
Early Edition
Howard Banner
The Outer Limits
Col. Wallis Thurman
Spenser: For Hire
Joe Moran
FX: The Series
Carl Scofeld
The Rock
FBI Director James Womack
L.A. Doctors
Edmund Church
The Patty Duke Show
Henry
The Negotiator
Chief Al Travis
WarGames
Jerry
Sea of Love
Lieutenant
Presumed Innocent
Detective Dan Lipranzer
Black Rain
Oliver
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Al Rhinehart
The Protector
Ko's Pilot
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Det. Mike Mulick
Key Exchange
Record Executive
Twilight
Capt. Phil Egan
Cop Land
Leo Crasky
Far from Home
TV Preacher
Ravenous
General Slauson
Forget Paris
Jack
The Verne Miller Story
George Sally
Trinity
Simon McCallister
Lesser Prophets
Ed
Albino Alligator
Jack
Echoes
Stephen
When No One Would Listen
Walter Wheeler
The Other Side of Victory
Major Potter
In the Arms of a Killer
Det. Vincent Cusack
Hiding Out
Bakey
All Revved Up
Bill Gunter
Cafe Society
Ray Davioni
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
Joey Crawford
E! True Hollywood Story
Green Card
Harry
Simple Justice
Det. Phil Sullivan
Cold Around the Heart
Uncle Mike
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The View
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Self