Harry Anderson
Acting
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).
Filmography 44
Movies (25)
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures2019Self (archive footage)
A Matter of Faith2014Professor Kaman
Hexing a Hurricane2006Self
Harvey1996Elwood P. Dowd
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade1996Self
The Disneyland Story1990Host
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme1990Peter Piper
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years1990Self
Can We Be Serious1989
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places1989Professor Henry Crawford
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary1989Self
The Absent-Minded Professor1988Henry Crawford
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs1988Freddie
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom1988Self
She's Having a Baby1988Harry Anderson (uncredited)
Harry Anderson's Sideshow1987Self
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion1986Self
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"1986Self
Vanishing America1985
Night of 100 Stars II1985Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration1985Self
The Escape Artist1982Harry Masters
Twilight Theatre1982
Magic with the Stars1982Self- The 6th Annual Young Comedians1981Self
Shows (19)
Gotham Comedy Live2012Self - Host
30 Rock2006Harry Anderson- Harvey1999Elwood P. Dowd
Mysteries of Magic1998Narrator
Noddy1998Jack Fable
Dave's World1993Dave Barry
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993Dr. Fat Head Mensa
The John Larroquette Show1993Dr. Gates
Hearts Afire1992Dave Barry (uncredited)
It1990Richie Tozier
Parker Lewis Can't Lose1990Ronny Ray Rasmussen
Tales from the Crypt1989Jim Korman
Tanner '881988Billy Ridenhour- Our Time1985Host
Tales from the Darkside1984Leon
Night Court1984Harry T. Stone
Cheers1982Harry the Hat
Saturday Night Live1975Various
The Mike Douglas Show1961Self