Biography
Harry Laverne Anderson (October 14, 1952 β April 16, 2018) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and magician. He is best known for the role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984β92 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)
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
2019
A Matter of Faith
2014
Gotham Comedy Live
2012
Hexing a Hurricane
2006
30 Rock
2006
Harvey
1999
Noddy
1998
Mysteries of Magic
1998
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996
Harvey
1996
Dave's World
1993
The John Larroquette Show
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Hearts Afire
1992
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990
The Disneyland Story
1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990
It
1990
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
1990
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
1989
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
1989
Can We Be Serious
1989
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988
The Absent-Minded Professor
1988
She's Having a Baby
1988
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988
Tanner '88
1988
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
1987
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
1986
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
1986
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
Vanishing America
1985
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
1985
Our Time
1985
Night Court
1984
Tales from the Darkside
1984
Twilight Theatre
1982
Magic with the Stars
1982
The Escape Artist
1982
Cheers
1982
The 6th Annual Young Comedians
1981
Saturday Night Live
1975
The Mike Douglas Show
1961