Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 14, 1952
Place of Birth:
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).
Year | TV Show | Role |
---|---|---|
2012 | Gotham Comedy Live | Self - Host |
2006 | 30 Rock | Harry Anderson |
1999 | Harvey | Elwood P. Dowd |
1998 | Noddy | Jack Fable |
1998 | Mysteries of Magic | Narrator |
1993 | Dave's World | Dave Barry |
1993 | The John Larroquette Show | Dr. Gates |
1993 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | |
1992 | Hearts Afire | Dave Barry (uncredited) |
1990 | It | Richie Tozier |
1990 | Parker Lewis Can't Lose | Ronny Ray Rasmussen |
1989 | Tales from the Crypt | Jim Korman |
1988 | Tanner '88 | Billy Ridenhour |
1985 | Our Time | Host |
1984 | Night Court | Harry T. Stone |
1984 | Tales from the Darkside | Leon |
1982 | Cheers | Harry the Hat |
1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Cameo (uncredited) |
1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Host |
1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |