John Spencer

John Spencer

12/20/1946 – 12/16/2005New York City, New York, USA

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.

Filmography (52 titles)

Celebrity Poker Showdown7.5Show

Celebrity Poker Showdown

Self · 2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show5.5Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Self · 2003

The West Wing8.3Show

The West Wing

Leo McGarry · 1999

Ravenous6.8Movie

Ravenous

General Slauson · 1999

Trinity8.5Show

Trinity

Simon McCallister · 1998

L.A. Doctors8.5Show

L.A. Doctors

Edmund Church · 1998

The Negotiator7.1Movie

The Negotiator

Chief Al Travis · 1998

All Revved Up5.6Movie

All Revved Up

Bill Gunter · 1998

Twilight6.1Movie

Twilight

Capt. Phil Egan · 1998

Lesser Prophets5.6Movie

Lesser Prophets

Ed · 1997

Cold Around the Heart5.0Movie

Cold Around the Heart

Uncle Mike · 1997

Cop Land6.8Movie

Cop Land

Leo Crasky · 1997

The View4.3Show

The View

Self · 1997

Cafe Society4.9Movie

Cafe Society

Ray Davioni · 1997

Albino Alligator5.7Movie

Albino Alligator

Jack · 1997

Early Edition7.4Show

Early Edition

Howard Banner · 1996

FX: The Series6.3Show

FX: The Series

Carl Scofeld · 1996

E! True Hollywood Story8.2Show

E! True Hollywood Story

1996

The Rock7.2Movie

The Rock

FBI Director James Womack · 1996

Forget Paris6.3Movie

Forget Paris

Jack · 1995

The Outer Limits7.7Show

The Outer Limits

Col. Wallis Thurman · 1995

Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor6.4Movie

Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

Al Rhinehart · 1994

Touched by an Angel7.2Show

Touched by an Angel

Leo · 1994

Duckman7.2Show

Duckman

Agent Dennehy (voice) · 1994

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman6.9Show

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Mr. Gadget · 1993

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One4.0Movie

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

Det. Mike Mulick · 1992

When No One Would Listen8.0Movie

When No One Would Listen

Walter Wheeler · 1992

In the Arms of a Killer4.6Movie

In the Arms of a Killer

Det. Vincent Cusack · 1992

Green Card6.1Movie

Green Card

Harry · 1990

Law & Order7.3Show

Law & Order

Howard Morton · 1990