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Harry Anderson
Actor

Harry Anderson

14 Oct 1952Born
16 Apr 2018Died
65Age at death
33Credits

Biography

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

Filmography

  1. 2014A Matter of FaithFilm: Professor Kaman
  2. 200630 RockSeries: Harry Anderson (1 episode)
  3. 1999HarveySeries: Elwood P. Dowd (1 episode)
  4. 1998Mysteries of MagicSeries: Narrator (3 episodes)
  5. 1998NoddySeries: Jack Fable (1 episode)
  6. 1996HarveyFilm: Elwood P. Dowd
  7. 1996Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeFilm: Writer
  8. 1993Dave's WorldSeries: Dave Barry (98 episodes)
  9. 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries: Dr. Fat Head Mensa (1 episode)
  10. 1993The John Larroquette ShowSeries: Dr. Gates (1 episode)
  11. 1992Hearts AfireSeries: Dave Barry (uncredited) (1 episode)
  12. 1990And yet it turnsFilm: Richie Tozier
  13. 1990ItSeries: Richie Tozier (2 episodes)
  14. 1990Parker Lewis Can't LoseSeries: Ronny Ray Rasmussen (1 episode)
  15. 1990The Disneyland StoryFilm: Host
  16. 1990Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeFilm: Peter Piper
  17. 1989Can We Be SeriousFilm
  18. 1989Tales from the CryptSeries: Jim Korman, Screenplay (1 episode)
  19. 1989The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading PlacesFilm: Professor Henry Crawford
  20. 1988The Absent-Minded ProfessorFilm: Henry Crawford
  21. 1988Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsFilm: Freddie
  22. 1988Tanner '88Series: Billy Ridenhour (12 episodes)
  23. 1988She's Having a BabyFilm: Harry Anderson (uncredited)
  24. 1986Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"Film: Writer
  25. 1986Nell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamFilm
  26. 1985Our TimeSeries: Host (7 episodes)
  27. 1985Vanishing AmericaFilm: Dog Owner
  28. 1984Tales from the DarksideSeries: Leon (1 episode)
  29. 1984Night CourtSeries: Harry T. Stone (193 episodes)
  30. 1982CheersSeries: Harry the Hat (6 episodes)
  31. 1982The Escape ArtistFilm: Harry Masters
  32. 1982Twilight TheatreFilm
  33. 1981Elvira's Movie MacabreSeries: Harry Anderson (1 episode)

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