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Harry Anderson

Acting Born Oct 14, 1952 Died Apr 16, 2018 Newport, Rhode Island, USA 50 credits

Biography

Harry Laverne Anderson was an American actor, screenwriter, director, comedian, and magician born on October 14, 1952, in Newport, Rhode Island. He is best known for portraying Judge Harry Stone on the NBC sitcom Night Court, which aired from 1984 to 1992. His television career included eight appearances on Saturday Night Live between 1981 and 1985 and a recurring role as con man Harry The Hat Gittes on Cheers. Anderson also appeared in the 1990 production of IT and Tales from the Crypt. Beyond his acting work, he toured as a magician and hosted magic and comedy broadcasts such as Harry Anderson's Sideshow. Anderson died on April 16, 2018, in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Known for

30 Rock

as Harry Anderson

Noddy

as Jack Fable
Film

Lions for Lambs

as Dr. Fat Head Mensa
Film

Sliver

as Dr. Gates

Dave's World

as Dave Barry
Film

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

as Dave Barry (uncredited)

It

as Richie Tozier
Film

Red River

as Ronny Ray Rasmussen

Tales from the Crypt

as Jim Korman

Tales from the Crypt

1989
Film

She's Having a Baby

as Harry Anderson (uncredited)

Tanner '88

as Billy Ridenhour

Frequent co-stars

John Ritter 2 shared titles
John Larroquette 1 shared title
Richard Moll 1 shared title
Charles Robinson 1 shared title
Markie Post 1 shared title
Marsha Warfield 1 shared title
Dorothy Andrews 1 shared title
Mike Finneran 1 shared title
William Utay 1 shared title
Selma Diamond 1 shared title

Career timeline

Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
A Matter of Faith
Gotham Comedy Live
30 RockHexing a Hurricane
Harvey
NoddyMysteries of Magic
HarveyHarry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeHarry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade · Writer
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanThe John Larroquette ShowDave's World
Hearts Afire
ItParker Lewis Can't LoseHappy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsMother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeThe Disneyland Story
Tales from the CryptTales from the Crypt · ScreenplayCan We Be SeriousThe Absent-Minded Professor: Trading PlacesA Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
She's Having a BabyTanner '88Disney's Magic in the Magic KingdomSpies, Lies & Naked ThighsThe Absent-Minded Professor
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!" · WriterThe Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
Night of 100 Stars IIDisneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationOur TimeVanishing America
Night CourtTales from the Darkside
CheersMagic with the StarsThe Escape ArtistTwilight Theatre
The 6th Annual Young Comedians
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
The Mike Douglas Show

Full filmography

  • Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • A Matter of Faith (2014) as Professor Kaman
  • Gotham Comedy Live (2012) as Self - Host
  • 30 Rock (2006) as Harry Anderson
  • Hexing a Hurricane (2006) as Self
  • Harvey (1999) as Elwood P. Dowd
  • Noddy (1998) as Jack Fable
  • Mysteries of Magic (1998) as Narrator
  • Harvey (1996) as Elwood P. Dowd
  • Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (1996) as Self
  • Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade (1996) Writer
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Dr. Fat Head Mensa
  • The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Dr. Gates
  • Dave's World (1993) as Dave Barry
  • Hearts Afire (1992) as Dave Barry (uncredited)
  • It (1990) as Richie Tozier
  • Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990) as Ronny Ray Rasmussen
  • Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years (1990) as Self
  • Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1990) as Peter Piper
  • The Disneyland Story (1990) as Host
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Jim Korman
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989) Screenplay
  • Can We Be Serious (1989)
  • The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places (1989) as Professor Henry Crawford
  • A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary (1989) as Self
  • She's Having a Baby (1988) as Harry Anderson (uncredited)
  • Tanner '88 (1988) as Billy Ridenhour
  • Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom (1988) as Self
  • Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs (1988) as Freddie
  • The Absent-Minded Professor (1988) as Henry Crawford
  • Harry Anderson's Sideshow (1987) as Self
  • Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!" (1986) as Self
  • Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!" (1986) Writer
  • The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion (1986) as Self
  • Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
  • Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985) as Self
  • Our Time (1985) as Host
  • Vanishing America (1985)
  • Night Court (1984) as Harry T. Stone
  • Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Leon
  • Cheers (1982) as Harry the Hat
  • Magic with the Stars (1982) as Self
  • The Escape Artist (1982) as Harry Masters
  • Twilight Theatre (1982)
  • The 6th Annual Young Comedians (1981) as Self
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Various
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Special Guest
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self