About
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).
Filmography
Mum and Son's Chilling Adventures2019 · Self (archive footage)
A Matter of Faith2014 · Professor Kaman
Hexing a Hurricane2006 · Self
Harvey1996 · Elwood P. Dowd
Harry Anderson: The Tricks of His Trade1996 · Self
The Disneyland Story1990 · Host
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme1990 · Peter Piper
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years1990 · Self
Can We Be Serious1989
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places1989 · Professor Henry Crawford
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary1989 · Self
The Absent-Minded Professor1988 · Henry Crawford
Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs1988 · Freddie
Disney's Magic in the Magic Kingdom1988 · Self
She's Having a Baby1988 · Harry Anderson (uncredited)
Harry Anderson's Sideshow1987 · Self
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion1986 · Self
Harry Anderson's "Hello, Sucker!"1986 · Self
Vanishing America1985
Night of 100 Stars II1985 · Self