6.5
Movie
Acting
John Hostetter
- Born
- Died
- (aged 69)
- Birthplace
- Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 62 titles
Biography
John Hostetter was an accomplished American character actor, voice artist, and painter. While widely recognized for playing John the stage manager on the hit live-action sitcom Murphy Brown, he also built a highly successful 20-year voice acting career. He lent his signature gruff voice to prominent Western cartoons, video games and iconic Studio Ghibli anime localizations.
Signature work
Known For
6.5
Movie
7.5
TV
Knight Rider
6.5
Movie
Star Trek: Insurrection
6.9
Movie
Heartbreak Ridge
7.7
TV
MacGyver
7.8
TV
ER
7.7
Movie
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
8.0
TV
Quantum Leap
6.6
Movie
The People Under the Stairs
7.4
TV
The Flash
7.6
TV
Moonlighting
7.6
TV
The Golden Girls
7.3
TV
JAG
7.2
TV
Family Ties
6.4
TV
7th Heaven
7.1
TV
Remington Steele
7.0
TV
Matlock
6.6
Movie
The In-Laws
Acting credits 62
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Hawk Is Dying Film | Nebbish Professor |
| 2002 | Kermit's Swamp Years Film | Dr. Krassman |
| 2001 | Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man Film | Cornelius Ashland |
| 2001 | Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Film | Polk (voice) |
| 2000 | Sheena TV | Col. Quentin Massey (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Star Trek: Insurrection Film | Bolian Officer |
| 1998 | Gen¹³ Film | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 1997 | Spicy City TV | Jake (voice) (2 ep) |
| 1997 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction TV | Officer McCarthy (segment "The Wall") (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Suddenly Susan TV | Stage Manager (1 ep) |
| 1996 | 7th Heaven TV | Horserider (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Arli$$ TV | Applicant (1 ep) |
| 1995 | JAG TV | Mike Brookhurst (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Love Affair Film | Ben |
| 1994 | ER TV | Burke Newton (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Every Breath Film | Man #2 |
| 1993 | Wilder Napalm Film | Matt |
| 1991 | Baby of the Bride Film | Plainclothes Cop |
| 1991 | The People Under the Stairs Film | Veteran Cop |
| 1991 | Top of the Heap TV | Newscaster (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Frogs! Film | Mr. Fitsky |
| 1990 | The Flash TV | Mills (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Chain Letter Film | Lieutenant Harris |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap TV | Burt (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Coach TV | Man (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Father Dowling Mysteries TV | Wilson (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Murphy Brown TV | John (19 ep) |
| 1987 | Leonard Part 6 Film | Adams |
| 1987 | Jake and the Fatman TV | Bruno (1 ep) |
| 1987 | G.I. Joe: The Movie Film | Bazooka (voice) |
| 1987 | Aria Film | Elvis Impersonator |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II Film | Stiles |
| 1987 | The Stepford Children Film | Mr. Moreland |
| 1987 | The Betty Ford Story Film | News Director |
| 1987 | Repairs Film | Jerry the Creep |
| 1986 | Heartbreak Ridge Film | Reese |
| 1986 | The Leftovers Film | Mr. Harmon |
| 1986 | L.A. Law TV | William Forrester (1 ep) |
| 1986 | A Winner Never Quits Film | Sergeant |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Whitehall, Engineer (2 ep) |
| 1985 | MacGyver TV | Sgt. Rudley (2 ep) |
| 1985 | The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe Film | Bazooka (voice) |
| 1985 | The Golden Girls TV | Policeman (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Moonlighting TV | Jim King (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Hunter TV | Bartender, Passenger (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Best Defense Film | Quirk |
| 1983 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King TV | IFF Agent Jack (1 ep) |
| 1983 | G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero TV | Bazooka (voice) (65 ep) |
| 1982 | Newhart TV | Mr. Futterman |
| 1982 | Remington Steele TV | Minister (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Knight Rider TV | Police Officer (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Family Ties TV | The Heckler, Stage Manager (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Hotel TV | Department of Justice Agent (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Cagney & Lacey TV | (1 ep) |
| 1982 | T. J. Hooker TV | Bus Driver (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Falcon Crest TV | Agent Rand (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon TV | Police Sgt. (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Knightriders Film | Tuck |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues TV | (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Once Upon a Spy Film | Chief |