Acting • AGE 58
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). Spenc...


Celebrity Poker Showdown
Self
2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003

The West Wing
Leo McGarry
1999

Ravenous
General Slauson
1999

Trinity
Simon McCallister
1998

L.A. Doctors
Edmund Church
1998

The Negotiator
Chief Al Travis
1998

All Revved Up
Bill Gunter
1998

Twilight
Capt. Phil Egan
1998

Lesser Prophets
Ed
1997

Cold Around the Heart
Uncle Mike
1997

Cop Land
Leo Crasky
1997

The View
Self
1997

Cafe Society
Ray Davioni
1997

Albino Alligator
Jack
1997

Early Edition
Howard Banner
1996

FX: The Series
Carl Scofeld
1996

E! True Hollywood Story
1996

The Rock
FBI Director James Womack
1996

Forget Paris
Jack
1995

The Outer Limits
Col. Wallis Thurman
1995

Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Al Rhinehart
1994

Touched by an Angel
Leo
1994

Duckman
Agent Dennehy (voice)
1994

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Mr. Gadget
1993

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Det. Mike Mulick
1992

When No One Would Listen
Walter Wheeler
1992

In the Arms of a Killer
Det. Vincent Cusack
1992

Green Card
Harry
1990

Law & Order
Howard Morton
1990

Presumed Innocent
Detective Dan Lipranzer
1990

Simple Justice
Det. Phil Sullivan
1989

Black Rain
Oliver
1989

Sea of Love
Lieutenant
1989

Far from Home
TV Preacher
1989

The Verne Miller Story
George Sally
1988

Once Again
Bobby Lupino
1987

Hiding Out
Bakey
1987

L.A. Law
Tommy Mullaney
1986

Spenser: For Hire
Joe Moran
1985

Key Exchange
Record Executive
1985

The Protector
Ko's Pilot
1985

Miami Vice
Lt. Lee Atkins
1984

WarGames
Jerry
1983

Cocaine and Blue Eyes
Joey Crawford
1983

Echoes
Stephen
1982

Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975

The Patty Duke Show
Henry
1963

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962

Tony Awards
Self - Presenter
1956

Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
1944