Harry Anderson

1952-10-14 – 2018-04-16 (age 65) Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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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).

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Harry Anderson

Known For

She's Having a Baby

She's Having a Baby

1988

as Harry Anderson (uncredited)

A Matter of Faith

A Matter of Faith

2014

as Professor Kaman

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs

1988

as Freddie

Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years

Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years

1990

as Self

Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures

Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures

2019

as Self (archive footage)

Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985

as Self

The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

1982

as Harry Masters

Magic with the Stars

Magic with the Stars

1982

as Self

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

1990

as Peter Piper

Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom

Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom

1988

as Self

Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"

Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"

1986

as Self

Twilight Theatre

Twilight Theatre

1982

Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade

Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade

1996

as Self

Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration

1985

as Self

Can We Be Serious

Can We Be Serious

1989

The 6th Annual Young Comedians

1981

as Self

A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary

A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary

1989

as Self

The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places

The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places

1989

as Professor Henry Crawford

Harvey

Harvey

1996

as Elwood P. Dowd

The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion

The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion

1986

as Self