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John Hostetter
Actor

John Hostetter

6 Oct 1946Born
2 Sep 2016Died
69Age at death
62Credits

Biography

John Hostetter was an accomplished American character actor, voice artist, and painter. While widely recognized for playing John the stage manager on the hit live-action sitcom Murphy Brown, he also built a highly successful 20-year voice acting career. He lent his signature gruff voice to prominent Western cartoons, video games and iconic Studio Ghibli anime localizations.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2007The Hawk Is DyingFilm: Nebbish Professor
  2. 2002Kermit's Swamp YearsFilm: Dr. Krassman
  3. 2001Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free ManFilm: Cornelius Ashland
  4. 2001Vampire Hunter D: BloodlustFilm: Polk (voice)
  5. 2000SheenaSeries: Col. Quentin Massey (1 episode)
  6. 1998Star Trek: InsurrectionFilm: Bolian Officer
  7. 1998Gen¹³Film: Additional Voices (voice)
  8. 1997Spicy CitySeries: Jake (voice) (2 episodes)
  9. 1997Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionSeries: Officer McCarthy (segment "The Wall") (1 episode)
  10. 1996Suddenly SusanSeries: Stage Manager (1 episode)
  11. 19967th HeavenSeries: Horserider (1 episode)
  12. 1996Arli$$Series: Applicant (1 episode)
  13. 1995JAGSeries: Mike Brookhurst (1 episode)
  14. 1994Love AffairFilm: Ben
  15. 1994ERSeries: Burke Newton (1 episode)
  16. 1994Every BreathFilm: Man #2
  17. 1993Wilder NapalmFilm: Matt
  18. 1991Baby of the BrideFilm: Plainclothes Cop
  19. 1991The People Under the StairsFilm: Veteran Cop
  20. 1991Top of the HeapSeries: Newscaster (1 episode)
  21. 1991Frogs!Film: Mr. Fitsky
  22. 1990The FlashSeries: Mills (1 episode)
  23. 1989Chain LetterFilm: Lieutenant Harris
  24. 1989Quantum LeapSeries: Burt (1 episode)
  25. 1989CoachSeries: Man (1 episode)
  26. 1989Father Dowling MysteriesSeries: Wilson (1 episode)
  27. 1988Murphy BrownSeries: John (19 episodes)
  28. 1987Leonard Part 6Film: Adams
  29. 1987Jake and the FatmanSeries: Bruno (1 episode)
  30. 1987G.I. Joe: The MovieFilm: Bazooka (voice)
  31. 1987AriaFilm: Elvis Impersonator
  32. 1987Beverly Hills Cop IIFilm: Stiles
  33. 1987The Stepford ChildrenFilm: Mr. Moreland
  34. 1987The Betty Ford StoryFilm: News Director
  35. 1987RepairsFilm: Jerry the Creep
  36. 1986Heartbreak RidgeFilm: Reese
  37. 1986The LeftoversFilm: Mr. Harmon
  38. 1986L.A. LawSeries: William Forrester (1 episode)
  39. 1986A Winner Never QuitsFilm: Sergeant
  40. 1986MatlockSeries: Whitehall, Engineer (2 episodes)
  41. 1985MacGyverSeries: Sgt. Rudley (2 episodes)
  42. 1985The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. JoeFilm: Bazooka (voice)
  43. 1985The Golden GirlsSeries: Policeman (1 episode)
  44. 1985MoonlightingSeries: Jim King (1 episode)
  45. 1984HunterSeries: Bartender, Passenger (1 episode)
  46. 1984Best DefenseFilm: Quirk
  47. 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries: IFF Agent Jack (1 episode)
  48. 1983G.I. Joe: A Real American HeroSeries: Bazooka (voice) (65 episodes)
  49. 1982NewhartSeries (1 episode)
  50. 1982Remington SteeleSeries: Minister (1 episode)
  51. 1982Knight RiderSeries: Police Officer (1 episode)
  52. 1982Family TiesSeries: The Heckler, Stage Manager (1 episode)
  53. 1982HotelSeries: Department of Justice Agent (1 episode)
  54. 1982Cagney & LaceySeries (1 episode)
  55. 1982T. J. HookerSeries: Bus Driver (1 episode)
  56. 1981Falcon CrestSeries: Agent Rand (1 episode)
  57. 1981Simon & SimonSeries: Police Sgt. (1 episode)
  58. 1981KnightridersFilm: Tuck
  59. 1981Hill Street BluesSeries (1 episode)
  60. 1980Once Upon a SpyFilm: Chief
  61. 1979Knots LandingSeries: Officer Zellitch (2 episodes)
  62. 1979The In-LawsFilm: Workman

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