Quick Facts
Born:
1952-10-14
Birthplace:
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Credits:
47 Total Roles
Harry Anderson
Acting
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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
It
Richie Tozier
Tales from the Crypt
Jim Korman
30 Rock
Harry Anderson
Cheers
Harry the Hat
Saturday Night Live
Various
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Saturday Night Live
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Special Guest
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | A Matter of Faith MOVIE | Professor Kaman |
| 2012 | Gotham Comedy Live TV | Self - Host |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Harry Anderson |
| 2006 | Hexing a Hurricane MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | Harvey TV | Elwood P. Dowd |
| 1998 | Mysteries of Magic TV | Narrator |
| 1998 | Noddy TV | Jack Fable |
| 1996 | Harvey MOVIE | Elwood P. Dowd |
| 1996 | Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade MOVIE | Self |