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
| Birth Location | Newport, Rhode Island, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952-10-14 |
| Died | 2018-04-16 |
Movies
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
as Self (archival footage)
2019
Ghosts Behind the Screen
as Himself
2017
A Matter of Faith
as Professor Kaman
2014
Harvey
as Elwood P. Dowd
1996
1996
The Disneyland Story
as Host
1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
as Peter Piper
1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
as Himself
1990
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
as Professor Henry Crawford
1989
The Absent-Minded Professor
as Henry Crawford
1988
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
as Freddie
1988
She's Having a Baby
as Harry Anderson (uncredited)
1988
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
as Self
1987
Harry Anderson's Hello Sucker
as Self
1986
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
1985
1985
1982
The Escape Artist
as Harry Masters
1982
1982
Coast Guard
as Sailor (uncredited)
1939
Daredevils of the Red Circle
as Ward
1939
Movies
1996
1986