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John Spencer Biography (Leo McGarry, The West Wing)

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John Spencer Biography (Leo McGarry, The West Wing)© 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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