Harry Anderson
Known for: Acting
Born: October 14, 1952
Died: April 16, 2018
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).
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Filmography
26 movies · 20 TV shows, newest first
7.0
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
2019
4.8
A Matter of Faith
2014
5.5
Gotham Comedy Live
2012
7.5
30 Rock
2006
NR
Hexing a Hurricane
2006NR
Harvey
1999
10.0
Mysteries of Magic
1998
5.9
Noddy
1998
5.2
Harvey
1996
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Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996
6.5
Dave's World
1993
6.9
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
6.8
The John Larroquette Show
1993
7.8
Hearts Afire
1992
6.9
It
1990
7.4
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
1990
10.0
The Disneyland Story
1990
5.3
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990
7.2
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990
8.0
Can We Be Serious
1989
8.0
Tales from the Crypt
1989
2.0
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
1989
8.0
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
1989
6.3
The Absent-Minded Professor
1988
4.4
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988
6.9
Tanner '88
1988
8.0
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988
5.9
She's Having a Baby
1988
10.0
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
1987
8.0
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
1986
8.5
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
1986NR
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
19868.0
Our Time
1985
7.0
Vanishing America
1985
6.8
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
7.5
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
1985
7.2
Tales from the Darkside
1984
7.3
Night Court
1984
7.6
Cheers
1982
6.2
The Escape Artist
1982
NR
Twilight Theatre
1982
9.0
Magic with the Stars
19828.0
The 6th Annual Young Comedians
1981
7.0
Elvira's Movie Macabre
1981
6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961