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John Spencer was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Leo McGarry on the NBC political drama series The West Wing. His performance on the show earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in 2002.
Birth Name
John Speshock
Born
Friday, 20 December 1946
Died
Friday, 16 December 2005
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump | Self | 2020 |
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots | (voice) | 2010 |
Little People, Big World | Himself - Head Coach, Portland Timber | 2006 |
Celebrity Poker Showdown | Self | 2003 |
100 Years of Hope and Humor | Self | 2003 |
The West Wing | Leo McGarry | 1999 |
Ravenous | Gen. Slauson | 1999 |
Trinity | Simon McCallister | 1998 |
L.A. Doctors | Dr. Edmund Church | 1998 |
The Negotiator | Chief Al Travis | 1998 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump | Self | 2020 |
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots | (voice) | 2010 |
Little People, Big World | Himself - Head Coach, Portland Timber | 2006 |
Celebrity Poker Showdown | Self | 2003 |
100 Years of Hope and Humor | Self | 2003 |
The West Wing | Leo McGarry | 1999 |
Ravenous | Gen. Slauson | 1999 |
Trinity | Simon McCallister | 1998 |
L.A. Doctors | Dr. Edmund Church | 1998 |
The Negotiator | Chief Al Travis | 1998 |
O.K. Garage | Bill Gunter | 1998 |
Twilight | Capt. Phil Egan / Captain Phil Egan | 1998 |
Lesser Prophets | Ed | 1997 |
Cold Around the Heart | Uncle Mike | 1997 |
Cop Land | Leo Crasky | 1997 |
Early Edition | Howard Banner | 1996 |
F/X: The Series | Carl Scofeld | 1996 |
Albino Alligator | Jack | 1996 |
Cafe Society | Ray Davioni | 1996 |
The Rock | F.B.I. Director Womack / FBI Director James Womack | 1996 |
Tracey Takes On... | Ray Weggerly | 1996 |
Forget Paris | Jack | 1995 |
The Outer Limits | Col. Wallis Thurman | 1995 |
A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Grimacing Governor | Al Rhinehart | 1994 |
Touched by an Angel | Leo | 1994 |
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man | Agent Dennehy | 1994 |
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Mr. Gadget | 1993 |
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One | Mike Mulick / Det. Mike Mulick | 1992 |
In the Arms of a Killer | Det. Vincent Cusack | 1992 |
Green Card | Harry | 1991 |
Law & Order | Howard Morton | 1990 |
Presumed Innocent | Detective Dan Lipranzer / Det. Lipranzer | 1990 |
H.E.L.P. | Valery | 1990 |
Simple Justice | Det. Phil Sullivan | 1989 |
Black Rain | Oliver | 1989 |
Sea of Love | Lieutenant | 1989 |
Far from Home | TV Preacher | 1989 |
The Verne Miller Story | George Sally | 1988 |
Hiding Out | Bakey | 1987 |
L.A. Law | Tommy Mullaney / A.D.A. Tommy Mullaney | 1986 |
Spenser: For Hire | Joe Moran | 1985 |
Key Exchange | Record Executive | 1985 |
The Protector | Ko's Pilot | 1985 |
Miami Vice | Lt. Lee Atkins | 1984 |
WarGames | Jerry | 1983 |
Cocaine and Blue Eyes | Joey Crawford | 1983 |
An Evening at the Improv | Self - Host | 1982 |
Echoes | Stephen | 1982 |
Meteor | Control Center Worker | 1979 |
Saturday Night Live | Self | 1975 |
Ryan's Hope | Doctor / Orderly | 1975 |
The Patty Duke Show | Henry | 1963 |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Himself - Guest | 1962 |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2004 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated |
2003 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
2003 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated |
2002 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Won |
2001 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated |
2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Nominated |