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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
WarGames
as Jerry
1983
Cop Land
as Leo Crasky
1997
Ravenous
as General Slauson
1999
Forget Paris
as Jack
1995
Black Rain
as Oliver
1989
Presumed Innocent
as Detective Dan Lipranzer
1990
Albino Alligator
as Jack
1997
Sea of Love
as Lieutenant
1989
Twilight
as Capt. Phil Egan
1998
The Rock
as FBI Director James Womack
1996
The Negotiator
as Chief Al Travis
1998
Hiding Out
as Bakey
1987
Far from Home
as TV Preacher
1989
Lesser Prophets
as Ed
1997
Echoes
as Stephen
1982
In the Arms of a Killer
as Det. Vincent Cusack
1992
Cold Around the Heart
as Uncle Mike
1997
The Other Side of Victory
as Major Potter
1979
Simple Justice
as Det. Phil Sullivan
1989
Cafe Society
as Ray Davioni
1997
TV Appearances
L.A. Law
as Tommy Mullaney
1986
Law & Order
as Howard Morton
1990
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
2003
Spenser: For Hire
as Joe Moran
1985
Touched by an Angel
as Leo
1994
Miami Vice
as Lt. Lee Atkins
1984
Early Edition
as Howard Banner
1996
The View
as Self
1997
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
FX: The Series
as Carl Scofeld
1996
The Outer Limits
as Col. Wallis Thurman
1995
Trinity
as Simon McCallister
1998