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John Spencer

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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