John Spencer

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  • Birth Name: John Speshock
  • Birth Place: New York, NY
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/20/1946, Sagittarius
  • Date of Death: 12/16/2005
  • Profession: Actor
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John Spencer Fast Facts:
  • As a boy, won a 4-H ribbon for raising vegetables; gardening continued to be a passion throughout his life.
  • First TV role, at 16, was a recurring part on The Patty Duke Show.
  • Was originally cast in Oliver Stone's Platoon (1986); after he bowed out because of a scheduling conflict, Spencer's role was given to John C. McGinley.
  • Quit drinking in 1989, and subsequently spoke openly about his recovery from alcoholism.
  • Best known for his roles as attorney Tommy Mullaney on L.A. Law and White House Chief of Staff Leo McGarry on the West Wing.
  • Collected art and antiques.
  • John Spencer Relationships:
  • John Speshock - Father
  • Patricia Mariano - Significant Other
  • Mildred Speshock - Mother
  • John Spencer Awards:
  • 2003 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 2000 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2001 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2002 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 2003 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2004 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 1976 BAFTA Awards: Best Short Factual Film - Nominee
  • 2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2004 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2003 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2002 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Winner
  • 2000 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series - Winner
  • College:
  • Attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
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