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John Spencer Biography (Leo McGarry, The West Wing)

By Rachel Thomas, About.com

© 2005 NBC Universal, Inc.
Birthday: December 20, 1946
Died: December 16, 2005 (Heart Attack)
Place of Birth: New York, New York
Awards: 2002: Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: "The West Wing." He was nominated in the same category in 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004.
Trivia Fact #1: His first movie role was in 1983. He played the role of Stephen in the film, "Echoes." His first television role was in 1963 where he had a recurring role on "The Patty Duke Show."
Trivia Fact #2: He loved gardening and went so far as to win awards for his spectacular tomatoes.
Trivia Fact #3: He attended Fairleigh Dickenson University and New York University, but never earned a degree.

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