John Spencer
Birthday
1946/12/20
Day of death
2005/12/16 (59 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also know as
John Speshock Jr.
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 Wh...Read more
Acting
(1983) WarGames
as Jerry
(1997) Cop Land
as Leo Crasky
(1999) Ravenous
as General Slauson
(1995) Forget Paris
as Jack
(1989) Black Rain
as Oliver
(1990) Presumed Innocent
as Detective Dan Lipranzer
(1997) Albino Alligator
as Jack
(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
(1997) Lesser Prophets
as Ed
(1982) Echoes
as Stephen
(1992) In the Arms of a Killer
as Det. Vincent Cusack
(1997) Cold Around the Heart
as Uncle Mike
(1979) The Other Side of Victory
as Major Potter
(1989) Simple Justice
as Det. Phil Sullivan
(1997) Cafe Society
as Ray Davioni
(1994) Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
as Al Rhinehart
(1992) From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Det. Mike Mulick
(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
(1986) L.A. Law
as Tommy Mullaney
(1990) Law & Order
as Howard Morton
(2003) The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
(1985) Spenser: For Hire
as Joe Moran
(1994) Touched by an Angel
as Leo
(1984) Miami Vice
as Lt. Lee Atkins
(1996) Early Edition
as Howard Banner
(1997) The View
as Self
(1996) E! True Hollywood Story
as ---
(1996) FX: The Series
as Carl Scofeld
(1995) The Outer Limits
as Col. Wallis Thurman
(1998) Trinity
as Simon McCallister
(1975) Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
(1999) The West Wing
as Leo McGarry
(1956) Tony Awards
as Self - Presenter
(1962) The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
(2003) Celebrity Poker Showdown
as Self
(1993) Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as Mr. Gadget
(1944) Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
(1998) L.A. Doctors
as Edmund Church
(1994) Duckman
as Agent Dennehy (voice)
(1963) The Patty Duke Show
as Henry