Harry Anderson

Personal Info

Birthday

October 14, 1952

Day of Death

2018-04-16

(65 years old)

Place of Birth

Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Also Known As

Harry Laverne Anderson

Harry Anderson

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

30 Rock

Cheers

Night Court

Dave's World

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Darkside

Noddy

Filmography

2019
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
as Self (archive footage)
2014
A Matter of Faith
as Professor Kaman
2006
Hexing a Hurricane
as Self
1996
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
as Self
1990
The Disneyland Story
as Host
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
as Peter Piper
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
as Self
1989
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
as Professor Henry Crawford
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
as Self
1988
The Absent-Minded Professor
as Henry Crawford
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
as Freddie
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
as Self
She's Having a Baby
as Harry Anderson (uncredited)
1987
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
as Self
1986
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
as Self
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
as Self
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
1982
The Escape Artist
as Harry Masters