Harry Anderson
Born
October 14, 1952
Died
April 16, 2018 (65 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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).
Known For
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
Self (archive footage)
2019
A Matter of Faith
Professor Kaman
2014
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
2012
30 Rock
Harry Anderson · (1 episode)
2006
Hexing a Hurricane
Self
2006
Harvey
Elwood P. Dowd · (1 episode)
1999
Mysteries of Magic
Narrator · (3 episodes)
1998
Noddy
Jack Fable · (1 episode)
1998
Harvey
Elwood P. Dowd
1996
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Self
1996
Dave's World
Dave Barry · (98 episodes)
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(1 episode)
1993
The John Larroquette Show
Dr. Gates · (1 episode)
1993
Hearts Afire
Dave Barry (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1992
It
1990
It
Richie Tozier · (2 episodes)
1990
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Ronny Ray Rasmussen · (1 episode)
1990
The Disneyland Story
Host
1990
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Peter Piper
1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Self
1990
Can We Be Serious
1989
Tales from the Crypt
Jim Korman · (1 episode)
1989
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
Professor Henry Crawford
1989
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
Self
1989
The Absent-Minded Professor
Henry Crawford
1988
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
Freddie
1988
Tanner '88
Billy Ridenhour · (12 episodes)
1988
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
Self
1988
She's Having a Baby
Harry Anderson (uncredited)
1988
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
Self
1987
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
Self
1986
Vanishing America
1986
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
Self
1986
Our Time
Host · (7 episodes)
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1985
Tales from the Darkside
Leon · (1 episode)
1984
Night Court
Harry T. Stone · (193 episodes)
1984
Cheers
Harry the Hat · (6 episodes)
1982
The Escape Artist
Harry Masters
1982
Twilight Theatre
1982
Magic with the Stars
1982
It - Uma Obra-Prima do Medo
Richie Tozier
The 6th Annual Young Comedians
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1975
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
1961