Person

Harry Anderson

Acting · 1952–2018 · Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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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  Saturday Night Live

  Various

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  The Mike Douglas Show

  Self

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  Cheers

  Harry the Hat

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  Night Court

  Harry T. Stone

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  Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

  Dr. Fat Head Mensa

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  30 Rock

  Harry Anderson

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  Tales from the Crypt

  Jim Korman

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  Tales from the Darkside

  Leon

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  It

  Richie Tozier

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  The John Larroquette Show

  Dr. Gates

• 2019Mum and Son's Chilling AdventuresSelf (archive footage)
• 2014A Matter of FaithProfessor Kaman
• 2012Gotham Comedy LiveSelf - Host
• 200630 RockHarry Anderson
• 2006Hexing a HurricaneSelf
• 1999HarveyElwood P. Dowd
• 1998Mysteries of MagicNarrator
• 1998NoddyJack Fable
• 1996HarveyElwood P. Dowd
• 1996Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His TradeSelf
• 1993Dave's WorldDave Barry
• 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanDr. Fat Head Mensa
• 1993The John Larroquette ShowDr. Gates
• 1992Hearts AfireDave Barry (uncredited)
• 1990ItRichie Tozier
• 1990Parker Lewis Can't LoseRonny Ray Rasmussen
• 1990The Disneyland StoryHost
• 1990Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymePeter Piper
• 1990Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsSelf
• 1989Can We Be Serious
• 1989Tales from the CryptJim Korman
• 1989The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading PlacesProfessor Henry Crawford
• 1989A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th AnniversarySelf
• 1988The Absent-Minded ProfessorHenry Crawford
• 1988Spies, Lies & Naked ThighsFreddie
• 1988Tanner '88Billy Ridenhour
• 1988Disney's Magic in the Magic KingdomSelf
• 1988She's Having a BabyHarry Anderson (uncredited)
• 1987Harry Anderson's SideshowSelf
• 1986The Young Comedians All-Star ReunionSelf
• 1986Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"Self
• 1985Our TimeHost
• 1985Vanishing America
• 1985Night of 100 Stars IISelf
• 1985Disneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationSelf
• 1984Tales from the DarksideLeon
• 1984Night CourtHarry T. Stone
• 1982CheersHarry the Hat
• 1982The Escape ArtistHarry Masters
• 1982Twilight Theatre
• 1982Magic with the StarsSelf
• 1981The 6th Annual Young ComediansSelf
• 1975Saturday Night LiveVarious
• 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf