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    American actor and magician (1952-2018)

    Harry Anderson was an American actor, comedian, and magician best known for his role as Judge Harry Stone on the NBC sitcom Night Court. He also had roles on shows like Cheers and Dave’s World, and made several appearances on Saturday Night Live. Anderson was a skilled magician who toured extensively and did magic/comedy shows for broadcast.

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    About the Harry Anderson

    Harry Laverne Andersonwas an American actor, comedian and magician. He is best known for his role as Judge Harry Stone on the NBC sitcom Night Court (1984-1992). He later played Dave Barry on the CBS sitcom Dave’s World (1993-1997).

    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 (1982-1993). He toured extensively as a magician, and did several magic/comedy shows for broadcast, including Harry Anderson’s Sideshow (1987). He played Richie Tozier in the 1990 miniseries It, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Harry Anderson’s most famous role was as Judge Harry Stone on the NBC sitcom Night Court, which he starred in from 1984 to 1992.

    In addition to Night Court, Harry Anderson had a recurring guest role as con man Harry ,The Hat, Gittes on Cheers, and played Dave Barry on the CBS sitcom Dave’s World.

    Harry Anderson was an American actor, comedian, and magician. He was born on October 14, 1952 and passed away on April 16, 2018.

    Harry Anderson made eight appearances on Saturday Night Live between 1981 and 1985.

    Harry Anderson played Richie Tozier in the 1990 miniseries It, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.

    Harry Anderson toured extensively as a magician and did several magic/comedy shows for broadcast, including Harry Anderson’s Sideshow in 1987.

    In addition to acting, Harry Anderson was a skilled magician who toured extensively and did magic and comedy shows for broadcast.

    9 Quotes by Harry Anderson

    1. 1.

      The biggest challenge in New Orleans has been to find workers who can climb a ladder after lunch.

      Harry Anderson

      American actor and magician (1952-2018)

    2. 2.

      I’ll give it a shot. But I don’t know that a year from now I’m going to be here. Nobody does.

      Harry Anderson

      American actor and magician (1952-2018)

    3. 3.

      I’m certainly no victim in this. I don’t want to come off as a sad sack; I pissed a lot of people off.

      Harry Anderson

      American actor and magician (1952-2018)

    4. 4.

      I’m not Hollywood. I’m a Quarter Rat. I belong here.

      Harry Anderson

      American actor and magician (1952-2018)

    5. 5.

      But I’m very thankful that no one is slamming my head against the wall anymore.

      Harry Anderson

      American actor and magician (1952-2018)

    6. 6.

      There’s this perception sometimes around here that I’m this Hollywood guy.

      Harry Anderson

      American actor and magician (1952-2018)

    7. 7.

      Is now the time to legalize prostitution?

      Harry Anderson

      American actor and magician (1952-2018)

    8. 8.

      We treated all of the dead with dignity.

      Harry Anderson

      American actor and magician (1952-2018)

    9. 9.

      Even a fool knows you can’t touch the stars, but it won’t keep the wise from trying.

      Harry Anderson

      American actor and magician (1952-2018)