6.9
TV
Acting
Harry Anderson
- Born
- Died
- (aged 65)
- Birthplace
- Newport, Rhode Island, USA
- Credits
- 46 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
6.9
TV
8.0
TV
Tales from the Crypt
7.5
TV
30 Rock
7.6
TV
Cheers
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
6.9
TV
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
7.3
TV
Night Court
7.2
TV
Tales from the Darkside
7.4
TV
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
4.8
Movie
A Matter of Faith
5.9
TV
Noddy
6.2
Movie
The Escape Artist
5.3
Movie
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
6.9
TV
The John Larroquette Show
7.0
TV
Elvira's Movie Macabre
6.5
TV
Dave's World
4.4
Movie
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
6.9
TV
Tanner '88
Acting credits 46
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | A Matter of Faith Film | Professor Kaman |
| 2012 | Gotham Comedy Live TV | Self - Host (1 ep) |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Harry Anderson (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Hexing a Hurricane Film | Self |
| 1999 | Harvey TV | Elwood P. Dowd (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Mysteries of Magic TV | Narrator (3 ep) |
| 1998 | Noddy TV | Jack Fable (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Harvey Film | Elwood P. Dowd |
| 1996 | Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade Film | Self |
| 1993 | Dave's World TV | Dave Barry (98 ep) |
| 1993 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman TV | Dr. Fat Head Mensa (1 ep) |
| 1993 | The John Larroquette Show TV | Dr. Gates (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Hearts Afire TV | Dave Barry (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1990 | It TV | Richie Tozier (2 ep) |
| 1990 | Parker Lewis Can't Lose TV | Ronny Ray Rasmussen (1 ep) |
| 1990 | The Disneyland Story Film | Host |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme Film | Peter Piper |
| 1990 | Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years Film | Self |
| 1989 | Can We Be Serious Film | |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Jim Korman (1 ep) |
| 1989 | The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places Film | Professor Henry Crawford |
| 1989 | A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary Film | Self |
| 1988 | The Absent-Minded Professor Film | Henry Crawford |
| 1988 | Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs Film | Freddie |
| 1988 | Tanner '88 TV | Billy Ridenhour (12 ep) |
| 1988 | Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom Film | Self |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby Film | Harry Anderson (uncredited) |
| 1987 | Harry Anderson's Sideshow Film | Self |
| 1986 | The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion Film | Self |
| 1986 | Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!" Film | Self |
| 1986 | Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream Film | |
| 1985 | Our Time TV | Host (7 ep) |
| 1985 | Vanishing America Film | Dog Owner |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II Film | Self |
| 1985 | Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration Film | Self |
| 1984 | Tales from the Darkside TV | Leon (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Night Court TV | Harry T. Stone (193 ep) |
| 1982 | Cheers TV | Harry the Hat (6 ep) |
| 1982 | The Escape Artist Film | Harry Masters |
| 1982 | Twilight Theatre Film | |
| 1982 | Magic with the Stars Film | Self |
| 1981 | The 6th Annual Young Comedians Film | Self |
| 1981 | Elvira's Movie Macabre TV | Harry Anderson (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Various, Self - Host, Self - Special Guest (3 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self (2 ep) |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade Film | Writer |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Screenplay (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!" Film | Writer |