John Spencer (actor)

John Spencer
Born
John Speshock Jr.

(1946-12-20)December 20, 1946
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 16, 2005(2005-12-16) (aged 58)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeLaurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa, New Jersey
OccupationActor
Years active1963–2005
TelevisionLeo McGarry on The West Wing

John Spencer (born John Speshock Jr.; December 20, 1946 – December 16, 2005) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Leo McGarry on the NBC political drama series The West Wing and for his role as attorney Tommy Mullaney in L.A. Law. His performance on The West Wing earned him a Primetime Emmy Award in 2002.