Portrait of Harry Anderson

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).

Born: October 14, 1952

Place of Birth: Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Filmography

2019
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures

as Self (archive footage)

2014
A Matter of Faith

as Professor Kaman

2012
Gotham Comedy Live

as Self - Host

2006
30 Rock

as Harry Anderson

1998
1998
Noddy

as Jack Fable

1996
Harvey

as Elwood P. Dowd

1993
Dave's World

as Dave Barry

1992
Hearts Afire

as Dave Barry (uncredited)

1990
It

as Richie Tozier

1990
Parker Lewis Can't Lose

as Ronny Ray Rasmussen

1990
1989
1989
1988
1988
Tanner '88

as Billy Ridenhour

1988
She's Having a Baby

as Harry Anderson (uncredited)

1984
Night Court

as Harry T. Stone

1982
Cheers

as Harry the Hat

1982
The Escape Artist

as Harry Masters

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host