Personal details
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Born
20 dicembre 1946
Died
16 dicembre 2005
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as
John Speshock Jr.
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.
Conosciuto per
8.3
Series
The West Wing
Leo McGarry
1999–2006
7.0
Series
L.A. Law
Tommy Mullaney
1986–1994
7.2
Film
The Rock
FBI Director James Womack
1996
7.1
Film
The Negotiator
Chief Al Travis
1998
6.1
Film
Green Card
Harry
1990
7.1
Film
WarGames
Jerry
1983
6.8
Film
Cop Land
Leo Crasky
1997
6.6
Film
Black Rain
Oliver
1989
6.6
Film
Sea of Love
Lieutenant
1989
5.6
Film
All Revved Up
Bill Gunter
1998
6.8
Film
Ravenous
General Slauson
1999
6.8
Film
Presumed Innocent
Detective Dan Lipranzer
1990
8.5
Series
Trinity
Simon McCallister
1998
Acting credits 13 titles
Ravenous
as General Slauson
6.8
1999
The West Wing
as Leo McGarry
8.3
1999–2006
The Negotiator
as Chief Al Travis
7.1
1998
Trinity
as Simon McCallister
8.5
1998
All Revved Up
as Bill Gunter
5.6
1998
Cop Land
as Leo Crasky
6.8
1997
The Rock
as FBI Director James Womack
7.2
1996
Presumed Innocent
as Detective Dan Lipranzer
6.8
1990
Green Card
as Harry
6.1
1990
Black Rain
as Oliver
6.6
1989
Sea of Love
as Lieutenant
6.6
1989
L.A. Law
as Tommy Mullaney
7.0
1986–1994
WarGames
as Jerry
7.1
1983