Harry Anderson
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Oct 14, 1952 (73 years old)
Place of Birth
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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
| 2019 | Mum and Son's Chilling AdventuresSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2014 | A Matter of FaithProfessor Kaman | |
| 2012 | Gotham Comedy LiveSelf - Host | |
| 2006 | Hexing a HurricaneSelf | |
| 2006 | 30 RockHarry Anderson | |
| 1999 | HarveyElwood P. Dowd | |
| 1998 | NoddyJack Fable | |
| 1998 | Mysteries of MagicNarrator | |
| 1996 | Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeSelf | |
| 1996 | HarveyElwood P. Dowd | |
| 1993 | Dave's WorldDave Barry | |
| 1993 | The John Larroquette ShowDr. Gates | |
| 1993 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanDr. Fat Head Mensa | |
| 1992 | Hearts AfireDave Barry (uncredited) | |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymePeter Piper | |
| 1990 | The Disneyland StoryHost | |
| 1990 | Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsSelf | |
| 1990 | ItRichie Tozier | |
| 1990 | Parker Lewis Can't LoseRonny Ray Rasmussen | |
| 1989 | A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th AnniversarySelf | |
| 1989 | The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading PlacesProfessor Henry Crawford | |
| 1989 | Can We Be Serious | |
| 1989 | Tales from the CryptJim Korman | |
| 1988 | Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsFreddie | |
| 1988 | The Absent-Minded ProfessorHenry Crawford | |
| 1988 | She's Having a BabyHarry Anderson (uncredited) | |
| 1988 | Disney's Magic in the Magic KingdomSelf | |
| 1988 | Tanner '88Billy Ridenhour | |
| 1987 | Harry Anderson's SideshowSelf | |
| 1986 | Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"Self | |
| 1986 | Vanishing America | |
| 1986 | The Young Comedians All-Star ReunionSelf | |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars IISelf | |
| 1985 | Disneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationSelf | |
| 1985 | Our TimeHost | |
| 1984 | Night CourtHarry T. Stone | |
| 1984 | Tales from the DarksideLeon | |
| 1982 | Twilight Theatre | |
| 1982 | Magic with the StarsSelf | |
| 1982 | The Escape ArtistHarry Masters | |
| 1982 | CheersHarry the Hat | |
| 1981 | The 6th Annual Young ComediansSelf | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night LiveVarious | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night LiveSelf | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night LiveSelf - Special Guest | |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSelf |
| 1996 | Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeWriter | |
| 1989 | Tales from the CryptScreenplay | |
| 1986 | Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"Writer |