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Harry Anderson
Acting

Harry Anderson

Born 1952-10-14
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Harry Anderson

It
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It

1990
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Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

1975
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30 Rock
TV
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30 Rock

2006
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Tales from the Crypt
TV
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Tales from the Crypt

1989
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Cheers
TV
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Cheers

1982
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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993
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The Mike Douglas Show
TV
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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Night Court
TV
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Night Court

1984
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Tales from the Darkside
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Tales from the Darkside

1984
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She's Having a Baby
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She's Having a Baby

1988
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (52 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Mum and Son's Chilling AdventuresMum and Son's Chilling AdventuresSelf (archive footage)Movie2019
A Matter of FaithA Matter of FaithProfessor KamanMovie2014
Gotham Comedy LiveGotham Comedy LiveSelf - HostTV Series2012
30 Rock30 RockHarry AndersonTV Series2006
Hexing a HurricaneHexing a HurricaneSelfMovie2006
HarveyElwood P. DowdTV Series1999
Mysteries of MagicMysteries of MagicNarratorTV Series1998
NoddyNoddyJack FableTV Series1998
HarveyHarveyElwood P. DowdMovie1996
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeHarry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeSelfMovie1996
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeHarry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeWriterMovie1996
Dave's WorldDave's WorldDave BarryTV Series1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanLois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanDr. Fat Head MensaTV Series1993
The John Larroquette ShowThe John Larroquette ShowDr. GatesTV Series1993
Hearts AfireHearts AfireDave Barry (uncredited)TV Series1992
ItItRichie TozierTV Series1990
Parker Lewis Can't LoseParker Lewis Can't LoseRonny Ray RasmussenTV Series1990
The Disneyland StoryThe Disneyland StoryHostMovie1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeMother Goose Rock 'n' RhymePeter PiperMovie1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsHappy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsSelfMovie1990
Can We Be SeriousCan We Be SeriousSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptJim KormanTV Series1989
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptScreenplayTV Series1989
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading PlacesThe Absent-Minded Professor: Trading PlacesProfessor Henry CrawfordMovie1989
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th AnniversaryA Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th AnniversarySelfMovie1989
The Absent-Minded ProfessorThe Absent-Minded ProfessorHenry CrawfordMovie1988
Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsSpies, Lies & Naked ThighsFreddieMovie1988
Tanner '88Tanner '88Billy RidenhourTV Series1988
Disney's Magic in the Magic KingdomDisney's Magic in the Magic KingdomSelfMovie1988
She's Having a BabyShe's Having a BabyHarry Anderson (uncredited)Movie1988
Harry Anderson's SideshowHarry Anderson's SideshowSelfMovie1987
The Young Comedians All-Star ReunionThe Young Comedians All-Star ReunionSelfMovie1986
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"SelfMovie1986
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"WriterMovie1986
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamSelf / AppearanceMovie1986
Our TimeHostTV Series1985
Vanishing AmericaVanishing AmericaDog OwnerMovie1985
Night of 100 Stars IINight of 100 Stars IISelfMovie1985
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationDisneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationSelfMovie1985
Tales from the DarksideTales from the DarksideLeonTV Series1984
Night CourtNight CourtHarry T. StoneTV Series1984
CheersCheersHarry the HatTV Series1982
The Escape ArtistThe Escape ArtistHarry MastersMovie1982
Twilight TheatreTwilight TheatreSelf / AppearanceMovie1982
Magic with the StarsMagic with the StarsSelfMovie1982
The 6th Annual Young ComediansSelfMovie1981
Elvira's Movie MacabreElvira's Movie MacabreHarry AndersonTV Series1981
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveVariousTV Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf - HostTV Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelfTV Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf - Special GuestTV Series1975
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961