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).

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Known For

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Host

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 • as Self

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

1989 • as Jim Korman

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

1989 • Screenplay

Filmography

2019

Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 12/16/2019

2014

A Matter of Faith
A Matter of Faith
as Professor Kaman
Movie - Released: 10/17/2014

2012

Gotham Comedy Live
Gotham Comedy Live
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 11/15/2012

2006

30 Rock
30 Rock
as Harry Anderson
TV - Released: 10/11/2006

1999

TV
Harvey
as Elwood P. Dowd
TV - Released: 7/18/1999

1998

Noddy
Noddy
as Jack Fable
TV - Released: 8/31/1998
Mysteries of Magic
Mysteries of Magic
as Narrator
TV - Released: 11/29/1998

1996

Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/28/1996
Harvey
Harvey
as Elwood P. Dowd
Movie - Released: 10/19/1996

1993

Dave's World
Dave's World
as Dave Barry
TV - Released: 9/20/1993
The John Larroquette Show
The John Larroquette Show
as Dr. Gates
TV - Released: 9/2/1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV - Released: 9/12/1993

1992

Hearts Afire
Hearts Afire
as Dave Barry (uncredited)
TV - Released: 9/14/1992

1990

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
as Peter Piper
Movie - Released: 5/19/1990
The Disneyland Story
The Disneyland Story
as Host
Movie - Released: 7/24/1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/9/1990
It
It
as Richie Tozier
TV - Released: 11/18/1990
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
as Ronny Ray Rasmussen
TV - Released: 9/2/1990

1989

A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/25/1989
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
as Professor Henry Crawford
Movie - Released: 2/26/1989
Can We Be Serious
Can We Be Serious
Movie - Released: 12/1/1989
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
as Jim Korman
TV - Released: 6/10/1989

1988

Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs
as Freddie
Movie - Released: 11/22/1988
The Absent-Minded Professor
The Absent-Minded Professor
as Henry Crawford
Movie - Released: 11/27/1988
She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby
as Harry Anderson (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 2/5/1988
Tanner '88
Tanner '88
as Billy Ridenhour
TV - Released: 2/15/1988

1987

Harry Anderson's Sideshow
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/30/1987

1986

Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/25/1986
Vanishing America
Vanishing America
Movie - Released: 11/3/1986
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/15/1986

1985

Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/10/1985
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/18/1985
TV
Our Time
as Host
TV - Released: 7/27/1985

1984

Night Court
Night Court
as Judge Harry T. Stone
TV - Released: 1/4/1984
Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
as Leon
TV - Released: 9/30/1984

1982

Twilight Theatre
Twilight Theatre
Movie - Released: 2/13/1982
Magic with the Stars
Magic with the Stars
Movie - Released: 1/17/1982
The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
as Harry Masters
Movie - Released: 5/28/1982
Cheers
Cheers
as Harry the Hat
TV - Released: 9/30/1982

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
TV - Released: 10/11/1975
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1961

The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
TV - Released: 12/11/1961