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Harry Anderson

Harry Anderson

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
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
2019 • Self (archive footage)
A Matter of Faith
A Matter of Faith
2014 • Professor Kaman
Hexing a Hurricane
Hexing a Hurricane
2006 • Self
Harvey
Harvey
1996 • Elwood P. Dowd
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996 • Self
The Disneyland Story
The Disneyland Story
1990 • Host
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990 • Peter Piper
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990 • Self

Full filmography

Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
2019 • Self (archive footage)
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A Matter of Faith
A Matter of Faith
2014 • Professor Kaman
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Harvey
Harvey
1996 • Elwood P. Dowd
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She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby
1988 • Harry Anderson (uncredited)
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The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
1982 • Harry Masters
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Harry Anderson – Biography, Known For & Filmography