John Spencer

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

51

Gender

Male

Birthday

1946-12-20

Day of death

2005-12-16 (58 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

John Spencer

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 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

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Law & Order

    Law & Order

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • The West Wing

    The West Wing

  • Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

  • Golden Globe Awards

    Golden Globe Awards

  • Miami Vice

    Miami Vice

  • The View

    The View

  • Touched by an Angel

    Touched by an Angel

  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show

  • The Outer Limits

    The Outer Limits

  • Duckman

    Duckman

  • Early Edition

    Early Edition

  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

  • L.A. Law

    L.A. Law

  • Spenser: For Hire

    Spenser: For Hire

  • The Rock

    The Rock

  • FX: The Series

    FX: The Series

  • The Patty Duke Show

    The Patty Duke Show

  • L.A. Doctors

    L.A. Doctors

  • The Negotiator

    The Negotiator

  • WarGames

    WarGames

  • From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

    From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

  • Black Rain

    Black Rain

  • Echoes

    Echoes

  • The Verne Miller Story

    The Verne Miller Story

  • Presumed Innocent

    Presumed Innocent

  • The Protector

    The Protector

  • Ravenous

    Ravenous

  • Celebrity Poker Showdown

    Celebrity Poker Showdown

  • Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

    Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

  • Forget Paris

    Forget Paris

  • Sea of Love

    Sea of Love

  • Lesser Prophets

    Lesser Prophets

  • Albino Alligator

    Albino Alligator

  • The Other Side of Victory

    The Other Side of Victory

  • Far from Home

    Far from Home

  • Twilight

    Twilight

  • Cop Land

    Cop Land

  • Key Exchange

    Key Exchange

  • In the Arms of a Killer

    In the Arms of a Killer

  • When No One Would Listen

    When No One Would Listen

  • Hiding Out

    Hiding Out

  • Cafe Society

    Cafe Society

  • Simple Justice

    Simple Justice

  • Green Card

    Green Card

  • All Revved Up

    All Revved Up

  • E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

  • Trinity

    Trinity

  • Cocaine and Blue Eyes

    Cocaine and Blue Eyes

  • Cold Around the Heart

    Cold Around the Heart