Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1946-12-20
- Day of Death2005-12-16 (58 years)
- Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
- Also Known AsJohn Speshock Jr.
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...Read More
Acting Career
- 1999
The West Wing
As: Leo McGarry
- 1999
Ravenous
As: General Slauson
- 1998
Trinity
As: Simon McCallister
- 1998
L.A. Doctors
As: Edmund Church
- 1998
The Negotiator
As: Chief Al Travis
- 1998
All Revved Up
As: Bill Gunter
- 1998
Twilight
As: Capt. Phil Egan
- 1997
Lesser Prophets
As: Ed
1997Cold Around the Heart
As: Uncle Mike
- 1997
Cop Land
As: Leo Crasky
1997Cafe Society
As: Ray Davioni
1997Albino Alligator
As: Jack
1996Early Edition
As: Howard Banner
1996FX: The Series
As: Carl Scofeld
- 1996
The Rock
As: FBI Director James Womack
1995Forget Paris
As: Jack
1995The Outer Limits
As: Col. Wallis Thurman
1994Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
As: Al Rhinehart
1994Touched by an Angel
As: Leo
1994Duckman
As: Agent Dennehy (voice)
1992From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
As: Det. Mike Mulick
1992When No One Would Listen
As: Walter Wheeler
1992In the Arms of a Killer
As: Det. Vincent Cusack
1990Green Card
As: Harry
1990Law & Order
As: Howard Morton
1990Presumed Innocent
As: Detective Dan Lipranzer
1989Simple Justice
As: Det. Phil Sullivan
- 1989
Black Rain
As: Oliver
1989Sea of Love
As: Lieutenant
1989Far from Home
As: TV Preacher
1988The Verne Miller Story
As: George Sally
1987Hiding Out
As: Bakey
1986L.A. Law
As: Tommy Mullaney
1985Spenser: For Hire
As: Joe Moran
1985Key Exchange
As: Record Executive
1985The Protector
As: Ko's Pilot
1984Miami Vice
As: Lt. Lee Atkins
- 1983
WarGames
As: Jerry
1983Cocaine and Blue Eyes
As: Joey Crawford
1982Echoes
As: Stephen
1963The Patty Duke Show
As: Henry