John Spencer
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.
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CREDITS
PHOTOS
TV Series
L.A. Law
7.1
Law & Order
7.4
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.741
Spenser: For Hire
6.677
Touched by an Angel
7.2
Miami Vice
7.447
Early Edition
7.3
The View
4.363
E! True Hollywood Story
8.103
FX: The Series
6.176
The Outer Limits
7.7
Trinity
8
Saturday Night Live
7
The West Wing
8.257
Tony Awards
5.917
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.459
Celebrity Poker Showdown
0
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
7
Golden Globe Awards
7.2
L.A. Doctors
7
Duckman
7.203
The Patty Duke Show
5.8
Movies
WarGames
7.076
Cop Land
6.8
Ravenous
6.843
Forget Paris
6.3
Black Rain
6.583
Presumed Innocent
6.8
Albino Alligator
5.7
Sea of Love
6.6
Twilight
6.1
The Rock
7.136
The Negotiator
7.102
Hiding Out
5.548
Far from Home
5.256
Lesser Prophets
5.3
Echoes
3.7
In the Arms of a Killer
4.1
Cold Around the Heart
5.2
The Other Side of Victory
0
Simple Justice
8.5
Cafe Society
5
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
6.708
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
2
Green Card
6.1
When No One Would Listen
0
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
4.3
The Protector
6
All Revved Up
5.8
Key Exchange
4.75
The Verne Miller Story
0