Harry Anderson

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).

Known For

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Saturday Night Live

Cheers

The Mike Douglas Show

30 Rock

All Movies (25)

Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures2019 · as Self (archive footage)
A Matter of Faith2014 · as Professor Kaman
Hexing a Hurricane2006 · as Self
Harvey1996 · as Elwood P. Dowd
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade1996 · as Self
The Disneyland Story1990 · as Host
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme1990 · as Peter Piper
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years1990 · as Self
Can We Be Serious1989
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places1989 · as Professor Henry Crawford
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary1989 · as Self
The Absent-Minded Professor1988 · as Henry Crawford
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs1988 · as Freddie
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom1988 · as Self
She's Having a Baby1988 · as Harry Anderson (uncredited)
Harry Anderson's Sideshow1987 · as Self
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion1986 · as Self
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"1986 · as Self
Vanishing America1985
Night of 100 Stars II1985 · as Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration1985 · as Self
The Escape Artist1982 · as Harry Masters
Twilight Theatre1982
Magic with the Stars1982 · as Self
The 6th Annual Young Comedians1981 · as Self

All TV Shows (22)

Gotham Comedy Live2012 · as Self - Host
30 Rock2006 · as Harry Anderson
Harvey1999 · as Elwood P. Dowd
Mysteries of Magic1998 · as Narrator
Noddy1998 · as Jack Fable
Dave's World1993 · as Dave Barry
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · as Dr. Fat Head Mensa
The John Larroquette Show1993 · as Dr. Gates
Hearts Afire1992 · as Dave Barry (uncredited)
It1990 · as Richie Tozier
Parker Lewis Can't Lose1990 · as Ronny Ray Rasmussen
Tales from the Crypt1989 · as Jim Korman
Tanner '881988 · as Billy Ridenhour
Our Time1985 · as Host
Tales from the Darkside1984 · as Leon
Night Court1984 · as Harry T. Stone
Cheers1982 · as Harry the Hat
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Various
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Host
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self
Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Special Guest
The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self