John Spencer

John Spencer

Birthday: 1946-12-20

Deathday: 2005-12-16

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

Also known as: John Speshock Jr.

imdb_id: nm0817983

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.

Played in movies:

Simple Justice

Score: 8.5

The Negotiator

Score: 7.1

The Rock

Score: 7.1

WarGames

Score: 7.1

Ravenous

Score: 6.9

Presumed Innocent

Score: 6.8

Cop Land

Score: 6.8

Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor

Score: 6.7

Sea of Love

Score: 6.6

Black Rain

Score: 6.6

Forget Paris

Score: 6.3

Green Card

Score: 6.1

Twilight

Score: 6.1

The Protector

Score: 6.0

All Revved Up

Score: 5.8

Albino Alligator

Score: 5.7

Hiding Out

Score: 5.5

Lesser Prophets

Score: 5.3

Far from Home

Score: 5.3

Cold Around the Heart

Score: 5.2

Cafe Society

Score: 5.0

Key Exchange

Score: 4.8

Cocaine and Blue Eyes

Score: 4.3

In the Arms of a Killer

Score: 4.1

Echoes

Score: 3.7

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

Score: 2.0

The Verne Miller Story

Score: 0.0

When No One Would Listen

Score: 0.0

The Other Side of Victory

Score: 0.0

Played in tv shows:

The West Wing

Score: 8.3

E! True Hollywood Story

Score: 8.1

Trinity

Score: 8.0

The Outer Limits

Score: 7.7

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Score: 7.5

Miami Vice

Score: 7.5

Law & Order

Score: 7.4

Early Edition

Score: 7.3

Duckman

Score: 7.2

Golden Globe Awards

Score: 7.2

Touched by an Angel

Score: 7.2

L.A. Law

Score: 7.1

L.A. Doctors

Score: 7.0

Saturday Night Live

Score: 7.0

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Score: 6.9

Spenser: For Hire

Score: 6.7

FX: The Series

Score: 6.2

Tony Awards

Score: 5.9

The Patty Duke Show

Score: 5.8

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Score: 5.7

The View

Score: 4.3

Celebrity Poker Showdown

Score: 0.0