John Spencer

actor

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 Negotiato...

Born: December 20, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA

Died: December 16, 2005 (age 58)

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Known For

6.9

WarGames

Movies & TV Credits

51 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV Show	6.3	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2003
Celebrity Poker Showdown TV Show	6.4	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	2003
Ravenous Movie	7.1	Actor	General Slauson	1999
The West Wing TV Show	8.7	Actor	Leo McGarry(154 Episodes)	1999
The Negotiator Movie	7.4	Actor	Chief Al Travis	1998
Twilight Movie	6.0	Actor	Capt. Phil Egan	1998
All Revved Up Movie	4.8	Actor	Bill Gunter	1998
Trinity TV Show	6.8	Actor	Simon McCallister(9 Episodes)	1998
L.A. Doctors TV Show	5.7	Actor	Edmund Church(1 Episode)	1998
Cop Land Movie	6.9	Actor	Leo Crasky	1997
Cafe Society Movie	5.4	Actor	Ray Davioni	1997
Cold Around the Heart Movie	4.9	Actor	Uncle Mike	1997
Albino Alligator Movie	5.9	Actor	Jack	1997
Lesser Prophets Movie	5.2	Actor	Ed	1997
The View TV Show	2.6	Actor	Self(3 Episodes)	1997
The Rock Movie	7.6	Actor	FBI Director James Womack	1996
E! True Hollywood Story TV Show	6.7	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1996
Early Edition TV Show	7.4	Actor	Howard Banner(1 Episode)	1996
F/X: The Series TV Show	6.4	Actor	Carl Scofeld(1 Episode)	1996
Forget Paris Movie	6.3	Actor	Jack	1995
The Outer Limits TV Show	7.8	Actor	Col. Wallis Thurman(1 Episode)	1995
Touched by an Angel TV Show	6.3	Actor	Leo(1 Episode)	1994
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man TV Show	7.5	Actor	Agent Dennehy (voice)(1 Episode)	1994
A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Grimacing Governor Movie	6.6	Actor	Al Rhinehart	1994
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman TV Show	6.9	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1993
In the Arms of a Killer Movie	4.8	Actor	Det. Vincent Cusack	1992
When No One Would Listen Movie	6.1	Actor	Walter Wheeler	1992
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One Movie	6.3	Actor	Det. Mike Mulick	1992
Presumed Innocent Movie	6.8	Actor	Detective Dan Lipranzer	1990
Green Card Movie	6.1	Actor	Harry	1990
Law & Order TV Show	7.7	Actor	Howard Morton(1 Episode)	1990
Black Rain Movie	6.4	Actor	Oliver	1989
Sea of Love Movie	6.7	Actor	Lieutenant	1989
Far from Home Movie	5.6	Actor	TV Preacher	1989
Simple Justice Movie	5.3	Actor	Det. Phil Sullivan	1989
The Verne Miller Story Movie	4.7	Actor	George Sally	1988
Hiding Out Movie	6.3	Actor	Bakey	1987
L.A. Law TV Show	7.2	Actor	Tommy Mullaney(88 Episodes)	1986
The Protector Movie	5.6	Actor	Ko's Pilot	1985
Key Exchange Movie	4.6	Actor	Record Executive	1985
Spenser: For Hire TV Show	7.1	Actor	Joe Moran(1 Episode)	1985
Miami Vice TV Show	7.5	Actor	Lt. Lee Atkins(1 Episode)	1984
WarGames Movie	7.3	Actor	Jerry	1983
Cocaine and Blue Eyes Movie	5.0	Actor	Joey Crawford	1983
Echoes Movie	3.6	Actor	Stephen	1982
The Other Side of Victory Movie	5.9	Actor	Major Potter	1979
Saturday Night Live TV Show	7.8	Actor	Self - Cameo (uncredited)(1 Episode)	1975
The Patty Duke Show TV Show	7.0	Actor	Henry(7 Episodes)	1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV Show	8.3	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1962
Tony Awards TV Show	—	Actor	Self - Presenter(1 Episode)	1956
Golden Globe Awards TV Show	—	Actor	Self - Nominee(1 Episode)	1944

John Spencer

Known For

Cop Land

The Negotiator

The Rock

WarGames

Movies & TV Credits