Acting
John Spencer
- Titles
- 29movies22TV shows
- Career
Active from 1982 to 1999, busiest in 1992 and 1997 with 3 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 2top three billing
- Average score
58/100
- Highest rated
The West Wing83/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 33 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Crime6.6average 3.7
- Contemporary Realism6.7average 5.2
- Mystery5.6average 4.1
- Wit & Wordplay4.8average 3.7
- Nostalgia4.8average 3.6
- Tension6.9average 6.1
- Politics3.4average 2.6
- Social Commentary5.4average 4.9
Rarely in their work
- Wonder2.4, average 3.4
- Uncanny1.4, average 2.5
- Absurdist Humor1.1, average 2.0
- Coming of Age2.0, average 2.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 3
- Moral Ambiguity 3
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Police Procedural 2
- Character-Driven Suspense 2
- Crime Drama 2
- Psychological Drama 2
- Crime Investigation 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Movies and TV shows
441990s
28 titles · average score 61
83
The West Wing (1999)
TV show · as Leo McGarry
60
Ravenous (1999)
as General Slauson
71
The Negotiator (1998)
as Chief Al Travis
50
Albino Alligator (1997)
as Jack
42
Cold Around the Heart (1997)
as Uncle Mike
71
The Rock (1996)
as FBI Director James Womack
55
Forget Paris (1995)
as Jack
53
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor (1994)
as Al Rhinehart
70
When No One Would Listen (1992)
as Walter Wheeler
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One (1992)
as Det. Mike Mulick
74
Presumed Innocent (1990)
as Detective Dan Lipranzer
74
Law & Order (1990)
TV show · as Howard Morton
1980s
14 titles · average score 61
59
Black Rain (1989)
as Oliver
69
Sea of Love (1989)
as Lieutenant
50
Far from Home (1989)
as TV Preacher
74
The Verne Miller Story (1988)
as George Sally
45
Hiding Out (1987)
as Bakey
77
L.A. Law (1986)
TV show · as Tommy Mullaney
50
Spenser: For Hire (1985)
TV show · as Joe Moran
53
The Protector (1985)
as Ko's Pilot
40
Key Exchange (1985)
as Record Executive
76
Miami Vice (1984)
TV show · as Lt. Lee Atkins
79
WarGames (1983)
as Jerry
Echoes (1982)
as Stephen
1970s
1 title
The Other Side of Victory (1979)
as Major Potter
1960s
1 title · average score 67
67
The Patty Duke Show (1963)
TV show · as Henry