Harry Anderson

Born: 1952-10-14

Birthplace: Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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).

Known For

She's Having a Baby
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
A Matter of Faith
The Escape Artist
Magic with the Stars
Night of 100 Stars II
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"

Top Movie Credits

She's Having a Baby Harry Anderson (uncredited)
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures Self (archive footage)
A Matter of Faith Professor Kaman
The Escape Artist Harry Masters
Magic with the Stars Self
Night of 100 Stars II Self
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years Self
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme Peter Piper
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs Freddie
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!" Writer