Acting · Newport, Rhode Island, USA · Born October 14, 1952
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).
MovieMum and Son's Chilling Adventures
2019
as Self (archive footage)
MovieA Matter of Faith
2014
as Professor Kaman
TVGotham Comedy Live
2012
as Self - Host
TV30 Rock
2006
as Harry Anderson
MovieHexing a Hurricane
2006
as Self
Harvey
1999
as Elwood P. Dowd
TVMysteries of Magic
1998
as Narrator
TVNoddy
1998
as Jack Fable
MovieHarvey
1996
as Elwood P. Dowd
MovieHarry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
1996
as Self
TVDave's World
1993
as Dave Barry
TVLois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as Dr. Fat Head Mensa
TVThe John Larroquette Show
1993
as Dr. Gates
TVHearts Afire
1992
as Dave Barry (uncredited)
TVIt
1990
as Richie Tozier
TVParker Lewis Can't Lose
1990
as Ronny Ray Rasmussen
MovieThe Disneyland Story
1990
as Host
MovieMother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
1990
as Peter Piper
MovieHappy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
1990
as Self
MovieCan We Be Serious
1989
TVTales from the Crypt
1989
as Jim Korman
MovieThe Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
1989
as Professor Henry Crawford
MovieA Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
1989
as Self
MovieThe Absent-Minded Professor
1988
as Henry Crawford
MovieSpies, Lies & Naked Thighs
1988
as Freddie
TVTanner '88
1988
as Billy Ridenhour
MovieDisney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom
1988
as Self
MovieShe's Having a Baby
1988
as Harry Anderson (uncredited)
MovieHarry Anderson's Sideshow
1987
as Self
MovieThe Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
1986
as Self
MovieHarry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
1986
as Self
Our Time
1985
as Host
MovieVanishing America
1985
MovieNight of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
MovieDisneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
1985
as Self
TVTales from the Darkside
1984
as Leon
TVNight Court
1984
as Harry T. Stone
TVCheers
1982
as Harry the Hat
MovieThe Escape Artist
1982
as Harry Masters
MovieTwilight Theatre
1982
MovieMagic with the Stars
1982
as Self
The 6th Annual Young Comedians
1981
as Self
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Various
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
