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Harry Anderson

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Key facts

Full name Harry Laverne Anderson[1]
Born October 14, 1952, Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.[1]
Died April 16, 2018, Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.[1]
Occupations Actor, comedian, magician[1]
Years active 1978–2014[1]

Harry Anderson was an American actor, comedian, and magician, best known for playing Judge Harold “Harry” T. Stone on *Night Court* [1].

Context

Harry Anderson moved from magic and comedy into television acting, becoming a familiar face on American sitcoms [1]. He played the eccentric judge on *Night Court* for eight seasons, then took the lead in *Dave’s World* for four more [1]. His career spanned from 1978 to 2014, and he passed away in 2018 at the age of 65 [1].

Documented claims

  • Harry Anderson was best known for his role as Judge Harold “Harry” T. Stone on *Night Court*, which he starred in from 1984 to 1992. [1]
  • He later starred as Dave Barry on *Dave’s World* from 1993 to 1997. [1]
  • Anderson died at age 65. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened to Harry Anderson?

Harry Anderson died on April 16, 2018, in Asheville, North Carolina, at age 65 [1].

Sources

  1. Harry Anderson Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News — mlb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People