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Harry Anderson
Born 1952-10-14Newport, 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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Mum and Son's Chilling AdventuresSelf (archive footage)A Matter of FaithProfessor KamanHexing a HurricaneSelfHarveyElwood P. DowdHarry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeSelfThe Disneyland StoryHostMother Goose Rock 'n' RhymePeter PiperHappy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsSelfCan We Be SeriousRoleThe Absent-Minded Professor: Trading PlacesProfessor Henry CrawfordA Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th AnniversarySelfThe Absent-Minded ProfessorHenry CrawfordSpies, Lies & Naked ThighsFreddieDisney's Magic in the Magic KingdomSelfShe's Having a BabyHarry Anderson (uncredited)Harry Anderson's SideshowSelfThe Young Comedians All-Star ReunionSelfHarry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"SelfNell Carter... Never Too Old to DreamRoleVanishing AmericaDog OwnerNight of 100 Stars IISelfDisneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationSelfThe Escape ArtistHarry MastersTwilight TheatreRole