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John Spencer
Acting
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, earnin…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Ravenous
as General Slauson
The Negotiator
as Chief Al Travis
Twilight
as Capt. Phil Egan
All Revved Up
as Bill Gunter
Cop Land
as Leo Crasky
Albino Alligator
as Jack
Cafe Society
as Ray Davioni
Lesser Prophets
as Ed
Cold Around the Heart
as Uncle Mike
The Rock
as FBI Director James Womack
TV Shows
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self · 1 ep.
Celebrity Poker Showdown
as Self · 1 ep.
The West Wing
as Leo McGarry · 154 ep.
L.A. Doctors
as Edmund Church · 1 ep.
Trinity
as Simon McCallister · 9 ep.
The View
as Self · 3 ep.
Early Edition
as Howard Banner · 1 ep.
FX: The Series
as Carl Scofeld · 1 ep.
E! True Hollywood Story
1 ep.
The Outer Limits
as Col. Wallis Thurman · 1 ep.
