Harry Anderson
- Born
- October 14, 1952
- Died
- April 16, 2018 (65 years old)
- Place of birth
- Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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).
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Known for
Filmography
- 2019Mum and Son's Chilling AdventuresFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2014A Matter of FaithFilm · Professor Kaman★ 4.8
- 200630 RockSeries · Harry Anderson★ 7.5
- 2006Hexing a HurricaneFilm · Self
- 1999HarveyHarveySeries · Elwood P. Dowd
- 1998NoddySeries · Jack Fable★ 5.9
- 1996HarveyFilm · Elwood P. Dowd
- 1996Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeFilm · Self
- 1993Dave's WorldSeries · Dave Barry
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries · Dr. Fat Head Mensa★ 6.9
- 1993The John Larroquette ShowSeries · Dr. Gates
- 1992Hearts AfireSeries · Dave Barry (uncredited)
- 1990And yet it turnsFilm · Richie Tozier
- 1990ItSeries · Richie Tozier★ 6.9
- 1990Parker Lewis Can't LoseSeries · Ronny Ray Rasmussen★ 7.4
- 1990The Disneyland StoryFilm · Host
- 1990Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeFilm · Peter Piper★ 5.3
- 1990Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsFilm · Self
- 1989Can We Be SeriousFilm
- 1989Tales from the CryptSeries · Jim Korman★ 8.0
- 1989The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading PlacesFilm · Professor Henry Crawford
- 1989A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th AnniversaryFilm · Self
- 1988The Absent-Minded ProfessorFilm · Henry Crawford
- 1988Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsFilm · Freddie
- 1988Tanner '88Series · Billy Ridenhour
- 1988Disney's Magic in the Magic KingdomFilm · Self
- 1988She's Having a BabyFilm · Harry Anderson (uncredited)★ 5.9
- 1987Harry Anderson's SideshowFilm · Self
- 1986The Young Comedians All-Star ReunionFilm · Self
- 1986Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"Film · Self
- 1986Nell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamNell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamFilm
- 1985Vanishing AmericaFilm · Dog Owner
- 1985Night of 100 Stars IIFilm · Self
- 1985Disneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationFilm · Self
- 1984Tales from the DarksideSeries · Leon★ 7.2
- 1984Night CourtSeries · Harry T. Stone★ 7.3
- 1982CheersSeries · Harry the Hat★ 7.6
- 1982The Escape ArtistFilm · Harry Masters★ 6.2
- 1982Twilight TheatreFilm
- 1982Magic with the StarsFilm · Self
- 1981The 6th Annual Young ComediansThe 6th Annual Young ComediansFilm · Self
- 1981Elvira's Movie MacabreSeries · Harry Anderson
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSeries · Various★ 6.9
