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John Hostetter
Acting

John Hostetter

Born 1946-10-06
Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

John Hostetter was an accomplished American character actor, voice artist, and painter. While widely recognized for playing John the stage manager on the hit live-action sitcom Murphy Brown, he also built a highly successful 20-year voice acting career. He lent his signature gruff voice to prominent Western cartoons, video games and iconic Studio Ghibli anime localizations.

Known For

Prominent works featuring John Hostetter

Beverly Hills Cop II
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Beverly Hills Cop II

1987
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Knight Rider
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Knight Rider

1982
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MacGyver
TV
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MacGyver

1985
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JAG
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JAG

1995
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ER
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ER

1994
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Star Trek: Insurrection
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Star Trek: Insurrection

1998
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Quantum Leap
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Quantum Leap

1989
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Heartbreak Ridge
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Heartbreak Ridge

1986
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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

2001
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The People Under the Stairs
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The People Under the Stairs

1991
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (66 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Hawk Is DyingThe Hawk Is DyingNebbish ProfessorMovie2007
Kermit's Swamp YearsKermit's Swamp YearsDr. KrassmanMovie2002
Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free ManMurder, She Wrote: The Last Free ManCornelius AshlandMovie2001
Vampire Hunter D: BloodlustVampire Hunter D: BloodlustPolk (voice)Movie2001
SheenaSheenaCol. Quentin MasseyTV Series2000
Star Trek: InsurrectionStar Trek: InsurrectionBolian OfficerMovie1998
Gen¹³Gen¹³Additional Voices (voice)Movie1998
Spicy CitySpicy CityJake (voice)TV Series1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionBeyond Belief: Fact or FictionOfficer McCarthy (segment "The Wall")TV Series1997
Suddenly SusanSuddenly SusanStage ManagerTV Series1996
7th Heaven7th HeavenHorseriderTV Series1996
Arli$$Arli$$ApplicantTV Series1996
JAGJAGMike BrookhurstTV Series1995
Love AffairLove AffairBenMovie1994
ERERBurke NewtonTV Series1994
Every BreathEvery BreathMan #2Movie1994
Wilder NapalmWilder NapalmMattMovie1993
Baby of the BrideBaby of the BridePlainclothes CopMovie1991
The People Under the StairsThe People Under the StairsVeteran CopMovie1991
Top of the HeapTop of the HeapNewscasterTV Series1991
Frogs!Frogs!Mr. FitskyMovie1991
The FlashThe FlashMillsTV Series1990
Chain LetterChain LetterLieutenant HarrisMovie1989
Quantum LeapQuantum LeapBurtTV Series1989
CoachCoachManTV Series1989
Father Dowling MysteriesFather Dowling MysteriesWilsonTV Series1989
Murphy BrownMurphy BrownJohnTV Series1988
Leonard Part 6Leonard Part 6AdamsMovie1987
Jake and the FatmanJake and the FatmanBrunoTV Series1987
G.I. Joe: The MovieG.I. Joe: The MovieBazooka (voice)Movie1987
AriaAriaElvis ImpersonatorMovie1987
Beverly Hills Cop IIBeverly Hills Cop IIStilesMovie1987
The Stepford ChildrenThe Stepford ChildrenMr. MorelandMovie1987
The Betty Ford StoryThe Betty Ford StoryNews DirectorMovie1987
RepairsJerry the CreepMovie1987
Heartbreak RidgeHeartbreak RidgeReeseMovie1986
The LeftoversThe LeftoversMr. HarmonMovie1986
L.A. LawL.A. LawWilliam ForresterTV Series1986
A Winner Never QuitsA Winner Never QuitsSergeantMovie1986
MatlockMatlockWhitehallTV Series1986
MatlockMatlockEngineerTV Series1986
MacGyverMacGyverSgt. RudleyTV Series1985
The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. JoeThe Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. JoeBazooka (voice)Movie1985
The Golden GirlsThe Golden GirlsPolicemanTV Series1985
MoonlightingMoonlightingJim KingTV Series1985
HunterHunterBartenderTV Series1984
HunterHunterPassengerTV Series1984
Best DefenseBest DefenseQuirkMovie1984
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingScarecrow and Mrs. KingIFF Agent JackTV Series1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingScarecrow and Mrs. KingIFF AgentTV Series1983
G.I. Joe: A Real American HeroG.I. Joe: A Real American HeroBazooka (voice)TV Series1983
NewhartNewhartSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
Remington SteeleRemington SteeleMinisterTV Series1982
Knight RiderKnight RiderPolice OfficerTV Series1982
Family TiesFamily TiesThe HecklerTV Series1982
Family TiesFamily TiesStage ManagerTV Series1982
HotelHotelDepartment of Justice AgentTV Series1982
Cagney & LaceyCagney & LaceySelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
T. J. HookerT. J. HookerBus DriverTV Series1982
Falcon CrestFalcon CrestAgent RandTV Series1981
Simon & SimonSimon & SimonPolice Sgt.TV Series1981
KnightridersKnightridersTuckMovie1981
Hill Street BluesHill Street BluesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Once Upon a SpyOnce Upon a SpyChiefMovie1980
Knots LandingKnots LandingOfficer ZellitchTV Series1979
The In-LawsThe In-LawsWorkmanMovie1979