John Spencer
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.
Filmography
Ravenous
as General Slauson
Ravenous
as General Slauson
The Negotiator
as Chief Al Travis
The Negotiator
as Chief Al Travis
All Revved Up
as Bill Gunter
All Revved Up
as Bill Gunter
Twilight
as Capt. Phil Egan
Twilight
as Capt. Phil Egan
Lesser Prophets
as Ed
Lesser Prophets
as Ed
Cold Around the Heart
as Uncle Mike
Cold Around the Heart
as Uncle Mike
Cop Land
as Leo Crasky
Cop Land
as Leo Crasky
Cafe Society
as Ray Davioni
Cafe Society
as Ray Davioni
Albino Alligator
as Jack
Albino Alligator
as Jack
The Rock
as FBI Director James Womack
The Rock
as FBI Director James Womack
Forget Paris
as Jack
Forget Paris
as Jack
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
as Al Rhinehart
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
as Al Rhinehart
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Det. Mike Mulick
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Det. Mike Mulick
When No One Would Listen
as Walter Wheeler
When No One Would Listen
as Walter Wheeler
In the Arms of a Killer
as Det. Vincent Cusack
In the Arms of a Killer
as Det. Vincent Cusack
Green Card
as Harry
Green Card
as Harry
Presumed Innocent
as Detective Dan Lipranzer
Presumed Innocent
as Detective Dan Lipranzer
Simple Justice
as Det. Phil Sullivan
Simple Justice
as Det. Phil Sullivan
Black Rain
as Oliver
Black Rain
as Oliver
Sea of Love
as Lieutenant
Sea of Love
as Lieutenant
Far from Home
as TV Preacher
Far from Home
as TV Preacher
The Verne Miller Story
as George Sally
The Verne Miller Story
as George Sally
Once Again
as Bobby Lupino
Once Again
as Bobby Lupino
Hiding Out
as Bakey
Hiding Out
as Bakey
Key Exchange
as Record Executive
Key Exchange
as Record Executive
The Protector
as Ko's Pilot
The Protector
as Ko's Pilot
WarGames
as Jerry
WarGames
as Jerry
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
as Joey Crawford
Cocaine and Blue Eyes
as Joey Crawford
Echoes
as Stephen
Echoes
as Stephen
The Other Side of Victory
as Major Potter
The Other Side of Victory
as Major Potter