John Spencer
Born
December 20, 1946 (age 58)
Died
December 16, 2005
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA

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.

Movies

Ravenous
Ravenous
1999 ★ 6.9
General Slauson
The Negotiator
The Negotiator
1998 ★ 7.1
Chief Al Travis
All Revved Up
All Revved Up
1998 ★ 5.2
Bill Gunter
Twilight
Twilight
1998 ★ 6.1
Capt. Phil Egan
Lesser Prophets
Lesser Prophets
1997 ★ 5.3
Ed
Cold Around the Heart
Cold Around the Heart
1997 ★ 4.8
Uncle Mike
Cop Land
Cop Land
1997 ★ 6.8
Leo Crasky
Cafe Society
Cafe Society
1997 ★ 4.7
Ray Davioni
Albino Alligator
Albino Alligator
1997 ★ 5.7
Jack
The Rock
The Rock
1996 ★ 7.1
FBI Director James Womack
Forget Paris
Forget Paris
1995 ★ 6.3
Jack
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
1994 ★ 6.3
Al Rhinehart
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992 ★ 2.0
Det. Mike Mulick
When No One Would Listen
When No One Would Listen
1992
Walter Wheeler
In the Arms of a Killer
In the Arms of a Killer
1992 ★ 4.1
Det. Vincent Cusack
Green Card
Green Card
1990 ★ 6.1
Harry
Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent
1990 ★ 6.8
Detective Dan Lipranzer
Simple Justice
Simple Justice
1989 ★ 8.5
Det. Phil Sullivan
Black Rain
Black Rain
1989 ★ 6.6
Oliver
Sea of Love
Sea of Love
1989 ★ 6.6
Lieutenant
Far from Home
Far from Home
1989 ★ 5.4
TV Preacher
The Verne Miller Story
The Verne Miller Story
1988
George Sally
Hiding Out
Hiding Out
1987 ★ 5.7
Bakey
Key Exchange
Key Exchange
1985 ★ 4.2
Record Executive
The Protector
The Protector
1985 ★ 6.0
Ko's Pilot
WarGames
WarGames
1983 ★ 7.1
Jerry
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
1983 ★ 4.3
Joey Crawford
Echoes
Echoes
1982 ★ 3.7
Stephen
The Other Side of Victory
The Other Side of Victory
1979
Major Potter

TV Series

The West Wing
The West Wing
1999 ★ 8.2
Leo McGarry
154 Episodes
Trinity
Trinity
1998 ★ 8.0
Simon McCallister
9 Episodes
L.A. Doctors
L.A. Doctors
1998 ★ 7.0
Edmund Church
1 Episode
Early Edition
Early Edition
1996 ★ 7.3
Howard Banner
1 Episode
FX: The Series
FX: The Series
1996 ★ 6.2
Carl Scofeld
1 Episode
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
1996 ★ 8.1
1 Episode
The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
1995 ★ 7.7
Col. Wallis Thurman
1 Episode
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
1994 ★ 7.2
Leo
1 Episode
Duckman
Duckman
1994 ★ 7.1
Agent Dennehy (voice)
1 Episode
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993 ★ 6.9
Mr. Gadget
1 Episode
Law & Order
Law & Order
1990 ★ 7.4
Howard Morton
1 Episode
L.A. Law
L.A. Law
1986 ★ 7.0
Tommy Mullaney
88 Episodes
Spenser: For Hire
Spenser: For Hire
1985 ★ 6.7
Joe Moran
1 Episode
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
1984 ★ 7.5
Lt. Lee Atkins
1 Episode
The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
1963 ★ 5.6
Henry
7 Episodes