Search results
John Spencer was born John Speshock III in Paterson, New Jersey, the only son of Mildred (Benzeroski), a homemaker and occasional waitress, and John Speshock, a truck driver. He grew up near Paterson, New Jersey, and left at age 16 to attend the Professional Children's School. In 1963, he landed a recurring role on The Patty Duke Show (1963).
Dec 16, 2005 · Maintained by: Find a Grave. Originally Created by: sushmonger. Added: Dec 16, 2005. Find a Grave Memorial ID: 12709665. Source citation. Actor. He is best remembered for his television roles as White House Chief-of-Staff 'Leo McGarry' from the NBC drama series The West Wing, and as defense attorney 'Tommy Mullaney' from L.A. Law (1990-1994).
Feb 10, 2024 · Summary. Leo McGarry's death in The West Wing was inspired by the real-life death of actor John Spencer, who played the character. The loss was deeply felt by both the cast and the characters in the series. Leo McGarry was not only President Bartlet's Chief of Staff but also his best friend, making his death a significant plot point in the show.
Dec 17, 2005 · LOS ANGELES — John Spencer, 58, who played a tough and dedicated politico on “The West Wing” who survived a serious illness to run for vice president, died of a heart attack Friday.
Dec 17, 2005 · LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16 -- John Spencer, who played the tough and dedicated politico on "The West Wing" who survived a serious illness to run for vice president, died of a heart attack Friday.
A legend of regional theatre long before he first appeared on television, talented character actor John Spencer was first renowned in New York circles for his electrifying performances onstage throughout the 1970's and 1980's - even winning the coveted Obie Award for his work in the 1981...
John Spencer played White House Chief of Staff Leo McGarry on all seven seasons of The West Wing. He won an Emmy for the role in 2002 and was nominated in 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004. Spencer died following a heart attack in a Los Angeles hospital on December 16, 2005, four days before what would have been his fifty-ninth birthday. West Wing cast mate Stockard Channing was visiting with Spencer ...
