Harry Anderson

Harry Anderson (65)

1952-10-14 - 2018-04-16 | Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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).

On Movies

  • A Matter of Faith
  • Harvey
  • Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
  • The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
  • A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
  • The Absent-Minded Professor
  • Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
  • She's Having a Baby
  • Vanishing America
  • Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
  • The Escape Artist
  • Twilight Theatre
  • Magic with the Stars

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