Harry Anderson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 14, 1952
- Died
- April 16, 2018
- Birthplace
- 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).
Filmography
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures 2019
as Self (archive footage)
A Matter of Faith 2014
as Professor Kaman
Hexing a Hurricane 2006
as Self
Harvey 1996
as Elwood P. Dowd
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade 1996
as Self, Writer
The Disneyland Story 1990
as Host
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme 1990
as Peter Piper
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years 1990
as Self
Can We Be Serious 1989
Actor
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places 1989
as Professor Henry Crawford
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary 1989
as Self
The Absent-Minded Professor 1988
as Henry Crawford
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs 1988
as Freddie
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom 1988
as Self
She's Having a Baby 1988
as Harry Anderson (uncredited)
Harry Anderson's Sideshow 1987
as Self
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion 1986
as Self
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!" 1986
as Self, Writer
- Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream
Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream 1986
Actor
Vanishing America 1985
as Dog Owner
Night of 100 Stars II 1985
as Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration 1985
as Self
The Escape Artist 1982
as Harry Masters
Twilight Theatre 1982
Actor
Magic with the Stars 1982
as Self
- The 6th Annual Young Comedians
The 6th Annual Young Comedians 1981
as Self
Credits from TMDB.