Harry Anderson

Harry Anderson

Profile info

Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday14 October 1952
Died16 April 2018 (age 65)
Place of birthNewport, Rhode Island, USA
Known credits46

Biography

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).

Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
2019 · Self (archive footage)
A Matter of Faith
A Matter of Faith
2014 · Professor Kaman
Gotham Comedy Live
Gotham Comedy Live
2012 · Self - Host
30 Rock
30 Rock
2006 · Harry Anderson
Hexing a Hurricane
Hexing a Hurricane
2006 · Self
Harvey
1999 · Elwood P. Dowd
Mysteries of Magic
Mysteries of Magic
1998 · Narrator
Noddy
Noddy
1998 · Jack Fable
Harvey
Harvey
1996 · Elwood P. Dowd
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996 · Self
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996 · Writer
Dave's World
Dave's World
1993 · Dave Barry
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993 · Dr. Fat Head Mensa
The John Larroquette Show
The John Larroquette Show
1993 · Dr. Gates
Hearts Afire
Hearts Afire
1992 · Dave Barry (uncredited)
It
It
1990 · Richie Tozier
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
1990 · Ronny Ray Rasmussen
The Disneyland Story
The Disneyland Story
1990 · Host
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990 · Peter Piper
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990 · Self
Can We Be Serious
Can We Be Serious
1989
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · Jim Korman
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · Screenplay
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
1989 · Professor Henry Crawford
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
1989 · Self
The Absent-Minded Professor
The Absent-Minded Professor
1988 · Henry Crawford
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988 · Freddie
Tanner '88
Tanner '88
1988 · Billy Ridenhour
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988 · Self
She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby
1988 · Harry Anderson (uncredited)
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
1987 · Self
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
1986 · Self
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
1986 · Self
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
1986 · Writer
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
1986
Our Time
1985 · Host
Vanishing America
Vanishing America
1985 · Dog Owner
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 · Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
1985 · Self
Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
1984 · Leon
Night Court
Night Court
1984 · Harry T. Stone
Cheers
Cheers
1982 · Harry the Hat
The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
1982 · Harry Masters
Twilight Theatre
Twilight Theatre
1982
Magic with the Stars
Magic with the Stars
1982 · Self
The 6th Annual Young Comedians
1981 · Self
Elvira's Movie Macabre
Elvira's Movie Macabre
1981 · Harry Anderson
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Various
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