
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 Wh…
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Filmography
Acting (52)
Movies (30)
Ravenous
1999as General Slauson
The Negotiator
1998as Chief Al Travis
All Revved Up
1998as Bill Gunter
Twilight
1998as Capt. Phil Egan
Cop Land
1997as Leo Crasky
Lesser Prophets
1997as Ed
Cafe Society
1997as Ray Davioni
Albino Alligator
1997as Jack
Cold Around the Heart
1997as Uncle Mike
The Rock
1996as FBI Director James Womack
Forget Paris
1995as Jack
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
1994as Al Rhinehart
When No One Would Listen
1992as Walter Wheeler
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992as Det. Mike Mulick
In the Arms of a Killer
1992as Det. Vincent Cusack
Presumed Innocent
1990as Detective Dan Lipranzer
Green Card
1990as Harry
Black Rain
1989as Oliver
Sea of Love
1989as Lieutenant
Far from Home
1989as TV Preacher
Simple Justice
1989as Det. Phil Sullivan
The Verne Miller Story
1988as George Sally
Hiding Out
1987as Bakey
Once Again
1987as Bobby Lupino
The Protector
1985as Ko's Pilot
Key Exchange
1985as Record Executive
WarGames
1983as Jerry
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
1983as Joey Crawford
Echoes
1982as Stephen
The Other Side of Victory
1979as Major Potter
Television (22)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003as Self
Celebrity Poker Showdown
2003as Self
The West Wing
1999as Leo McGarry
L.A. Doctors
1998as Edmund Church
Trinity
1998as Simon McCallister
The View
1997as Self
Early Edition
1996as Howard Banner
FX: The Series
1996as Carl Scofeld
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Outer Limits
1995as Col. Wallis Thurman
Touched by an Angel
1994as Leo
Duckman
1994as Agent Dennehy (voice)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993as Mr. Gadget
Law & Order
1990as Howard Morton
L.A. Law
1986as Tommy Mullaney
Spenser: For Hire
1985as Joe Moran
Miami Vice
1984as Lt. Lee Atkins
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
The Patty Duke Show
1963as Henry
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
Tony Awards
1956as Self - Presenter
Golden Globe Awards
1944as Self - Nominee
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