John Hancock
Biography
John Hancock was an actor and director. He was born on March 4, 1941, in Hazen, Arkansas, United States. He died on October 12, 1992, at the age of 51 in Los Angeles, California, United States. During his career, he was known for his work on Airplane II: The Sequel, which was released in 1982, The In-Laws from 1979, and Star Trek: The Next Generation, which debuted in 1987. Within the Movie Database platform, his acting credits total seventy known credits.
Career overview
John Hancock was an actor and director whose career included work in both movies and television shows. Born on March 4, 1941, in Hazen, Arkansas, United States, he accumulated seventy known credits in his professional profile on the Movie Database platform. Among his known projects as an actor and director are Airplane II: The Sequel from 1982, The In-Laws from 1979, and Star Trek: The Next Generation starting in 1987. His career spanned multiple decades within the film and television industries. Hancock passed away on October 12, 1992, at the age of fifty-one in Los Angeles, California, United States.
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Full Filmography
69 titles- Love & War (1992) as Ike Johnson
- Criminal Behavior (1992) as Lt. Wills
- Pacific Station (1991) as Hank Bishop
- Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1991) as Quinton Canada
- Cop Rock (1990) as Judge Richard Armand
- The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) as Reverend Bacon
- Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase (1990) as Soloman
- Why Me? (1990) as Tiny
- Family Matters (1989) as Leroy
- Collision Course (1989) as Lieutenant Ryerson
- Big Business (1988) as Older Harlan
- Traxx (1988) as Chief Emmett Decker
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Admiral Haden
- Tour of Duty (1987)
- Houston Knights (1987) as Clarence 'Chicken'
- Catch the Heat (1987) as ike
- Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour (1987) as Self
- Dead Aim (1987) as Talbot
- Matlock (1986) as Bobby Neil
- L.A. Law (1986) as Judge Richard Armand
- Crossroads (1986) as Sheriff Tilford
- Fortune Dane (1986) as Captain Jim Benson
- The Twilight Zone (1985)
- Streets of Justice (1985) as Henry Brewer
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Daniel
- Hunter (1984) as Sam Pruitt
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Blue Thunder (1984) as Jake Cusak
- Tank (1984) as Mess Sergeant
- The Duck Factory (1984) as Dr. Culp
- A Soldier's Story (1984) as Sergeant Washington
- City Heat (1984) as Fat Freddy
- More Than Murder (1984) as Judge
- 11th Victim (1984) as Capt. Long
- The A-Team (1983) as 'Fats' Styles
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) as Michael Delaney
- Trauma Center (1983)
- The Sting II (1983) as Doc Brown
- Girls of the White Orchid (1983) as Sergeant Kelly
- Deal of the Century (1983) as Baptist Minister
- M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (1983) as Judge Daugherty
- Cheers (1982) as Lenny Barnes
- Family Ties (1982) as Gus Thompson
- Remington Steele (1982) as Frank Dix
- Voyagers! (1982)
- Gavilan (1982) as Boat captain
- In the Custody of Strangers (1982) as Judge Bennett
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- ...All the Marbles (1981) as Big John Stanley
- The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981) as Baldor the World Chief
- Scruples (1980) as Lt. Tony Bakersmith
- The Black Marble (1980) as Clarence Cromwell
- First Family (1980) as President Mazai Kulundra
- White Mama (1980) as Tall Black Man
- Knots Landing (1979) as Judge David R. Ritter
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Scotty
- 10 (1979) as Dr. Croce
- The In-Laws (1979) as T Man #1
- The Girl Who Saved the World (1979) as Gold Tooth
- Taxi (1978) as Dr. Brandon
- Foul Play (1978) as Coleman
- Baby, I'm Back (1978)
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
- Cindy (1978) as Wilcox
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
- Cyrano de Begerac (1974) as Cut Purse
- Brother John (1971) as Henry's Friend
- The Monk (1969) as Charlie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Hancock best known for?
John Hancock is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Love & War (1992), The List of Adrian Messenger (1963), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990).
When and where was John Hancock born?
John Hancock was born on March 4, 1941 in Hazen, Arkansas, USA. They passed away on October 12, 1992.
How many credits does John Hancock have?
John Hancock has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 1992.
What is John Hancock's background in cinema and television?
John Hancock was an actor and director. He was born on March 4, 1941, in Hazen, Arkansas, United States. He died on October 12, 1992, at the age of 51 in Los Angeles, California, United States. During his career, he was known for his work on Airplane II: The Sequel, which was released in 1982, The In-Laws from 1979, an...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Admiral Haden — aged about 46
- Tour of Duty (1987) — aged about 46
- The Twilight Zone (1985) — aged about 44
- Cheers (1982) as Lenny Barnes — aged about 41
- Hill Street Blues (1981) — aged about 40
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Daniel — aged about 43
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