Harry Anderson
October 14, 1952 (72 years old) in 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).
Known For
Credits
- 2019 · Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures as Self (archive footage)
- 2014 · A Matter of Faith as Professor Kaman
- 2012 · Gotham Comedy Live as Self - Host
- 2006 · 30 Rock as Harry Anderson
- 1999 · Mysteries of Magic as Narrator
- 1999 · Harvey as Elwood P. Dowd
- 1998 · Noddy as Jack Fable
- 1996 · Harvey as Elwood P. Dowd
- 1996 · Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade as Self
- 1993 · Dave's World as Dave Barry
- 1993 · Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as
- 1993 · The John Larroquette Show as Dr. Gates
- 1992 · Hearts Afire as Dave Barry (uncredited)
- 1990 · It as Richie Tozier
- 1990 · Parker Lewis Can't Lose as Ronny Ray Rasmussen
- 1990 · The Disneyland Story as Host
- 1990 · Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme as Peter Piper
- 1990 · Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years as Self
- 1989 · Tales from the Crypt as Jim Korman
- 1989 · The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places as Professor Henry Crawford
- 1989 · A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary as Self
- 1988 · The Absent-Minded Professor as Henry Crawford
- 1988 · Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs as Freddie
- 1988 · Tanner '88 as Billy Ridenhour
- 1988 · She's Having a Baby as Harry Anderson (uncredited)
- 1987 · Harry Anderson's Sideshow as Self
- 1986 · The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion as
- 1986 · Vanishing America as
- 1986 · Harry Anderson's Hello Sucker as Self
- 1985 · Our Time as Host
- 1985 · Night of 100 Stars II as Self
- 1985 · Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration as Self
- 1984 · Tales from the Darkside as Leon
- 1984 · Night Court as Judge Harry T. Stone
- 1982 · Cheers as Harry the Hat
- 1982 · The Escape Artist as Harry Masters
- 1982 · Twilight Theatre as
- 1982 · Magic with the Stars as
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Host
- 1961 · The Mike Douglas Show as Self