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Actor
Harry Anderson
- Born October 14, 1952 in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
- Died April 16, 2018
Harry Laverne Anderson (October 14, 1952 – April 16, 2018) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and magician. He is best known for the role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984–92 television series Night Court. In addition to eight appearances on Saturday Night Live between 1981 and 1985, Anderson had a recurring guest role as con man Harry "The Hat" Gittes on Cheers, toured extensively as a magician, and did several magic/comedy shows for broadcast, including Harry Anderson's Sideshow (1987).
Known for
It1990
Tales from the Crypt1989
30 Rock2006
Cheers1982
Saturday Night Live1975
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993
She's Having a Baby1988
Night Court1984
Filmography
- 2019Mum and Son's Chilling AdventuresFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2014A Matter of FaithFilmProfessor Kaman
- 2012Gotham Comedy LiveSeriesSelf - Host
- 200630 RockSeriesHarry Anderson
- 2006Hexing a HurricaneFilmSelf
- 1999HarveySeriesElwood P. Dowd
- 1998NoddySeriesJack Fable
- 1998Mysteries of MagicSeriesNarrator
- 1996HarveyFilmElwood P. Dowd
- 1996Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeFilmSelf, Writer
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeriesDr. Fat Head Mensa
- 1993The John Larroquette ShowSeriesDr. Gates
- 1993Dave's WorldSeriesDave Barry
- 1992Hearts AfireSeriesDave Barry (uncredited)
- 1990ItSeriesRichie Tozier
- 1990Parker Lewis Can't LoseSeriesRonny Ray Rasmussen
- 1990Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeFilmPeter Piper
- 1990Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsFilmSelf
- 1990The Disneyland StoryFilmHost
- 1989Tales from the CryptSeriesJim Korman, Screenplay
- 1989A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th AnniversaryFilmSelf
- 1989The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading PlacesFilmProfessor Henry Crawford
- 1989Can We Be SeriousFilm
- 1988She's Having a BabyFilmHarry Anderson (uncredited)
- 1988Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsFilmFreddie
- 1988Tanner '88SeriesBilly Ridenhour
- 1988The Absent-Minded ProfessorFilmHenry Crawford
- 1988Disney's Magic in the Magic KingdomFilmSelf
- 1987Harry Anderson's SideshowFilmSelf
- 1986Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"FilmSelf, Writer
- 1986The Young Comedians All-Star ReunionFilmSelf
- 1986Nell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamFilm
- 1985Night of 100 Stars IIFilmSelf
- 1985Disneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationFilmSelf
- 1985Vanishing AmericaFilmDog Owner
- 1985Our TimeSeriesHost
- 1984Night CourtSeriesHarry T. Stone
- 1984Tales from the DarksideSeriesLeon
- 1982CheersSeriesHarry the Hat
- 1982The Escape ArtistFilmHarry Masters
- 1982Magic with the StarsFilmSelf
- 1982Twilight TheatreFilm
- 1981Elvira's Movie MacabreSeriesHarry Anderson
- 1981The 6th Annual Young ComediansFilmSelf
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSeriesVarious, Self - Host, Self, Self - Special Guest
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSeriesSelf