John Hostetter
John Hostetter | |
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Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | |
Died | September 2, 2016 , U.S. | (aged 69)
Occupations |
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Years active | 1971–2016 |
Spouse | Del Louise Appleby (m. 1981) |
Website | www |
John Hostetter (October 6, 1946 – September 2, 2016) was an American actor and visual artist. He played John, the stage manager on the fictional FYI newsmagazine, on the CBS sitcom Murphy Brown starring Candice Bergen; he appeared in 65 of the series's 247 episodes from 1988 to 1998.[1][2]
Early life
Hostetter was born in
Career
He appeared in more than 100 film and television roles throughout his professional career.[3] His televisions credits from the 1970s to 2000s include: Cagney & Lacey, Coach, The Golden Girls, Knight Rider, Matlock, Simon & Simon, NYPD Blue, JAG, Sheena, and T. J. Hooker.[1][3] His films included Into the Night (1985), Heartbreak Ridge (1986), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), No Way Out (1987), Leonard Part 6 (1987), and Star Trek: Insurrection (1998).[1]
In 1985, Hostetter was cast as the voice of
Personal life
In 2001, Hostetter and his wife, Del, moved to Florida where he worked as a visual artist.
Death
He died after a long battle with
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1979 | The In-Laws | Workman | |
1980 | Heart Beat | Poet | |
1981 | Knightriders | Tuck | |
1982 | Aladdin and the Magic Lamp | The Genie of the Lamp | English Version, Voice |
1983 | The Dragon That Wasn't (Or Was He?) | Yost, Mr. Waddle, Ram Shop Owner, Officer Fuzznose | English Version, Voice, Uncredited |
1984 | Katy Caterpillar
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English Version, Voice | |
Best Defense | Quirk, Dynatechincs | ||
1985 | Into the Night | Aerospace Engineer | |
1986 | A Winner Never Quits | Sergeant | TV movie |
Castle in the Sky | Boss | Disney English Version, Voice | |
Heartbreak Ridge | Officer Reese | ||
1987 | The Betty Ford Story | News Director | TV movie |
The Stepford Children | Mr. Moreland | TV movie | |
G.I. Joe: The Movie | Bazooka | Voice, Video | |
Beverly Hills Cop II | Stiles | ||
Aria | Elvis Impersonator | (segment "Rigoletto") | |
No Way Out | C.I.D. Man | ||
Leonard Part 6 | Adams | ||
1989 | Kiki's Delivery Service | Fukuo, Dirigible Captain | Disney English Version, Voice |
1991 | The People Under The Stairs
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Veteran Cop | |
1992 | Class Act | Football Coach | |
1993 | Wilder Napalm | Matt, Singing Firemen | |
1994 | Every Breath | Man #2 | |
Love Affair | Ben | ||
1996 | Our Son, the Matchmaker | John Adams | TV movie |
Black Mask | Voice | ||
1997 | Princess Mononoke | English Version, Voice | |
Twilight of the Dark Master | Police Inspector Kumazawa | English Version, Voice | |
1998 | Star Trek: Insurrection | Bolian Officer | |
2000 | Time Share | Sam | TV movie |
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust | Polk | Voice | |
2001 | Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man | Cornelius Ashland | TV movie |
2002 | Kermit's Swamp Years | Hugo Krassman | Direct-to-Video |
2006 | The Hawk Is Dying | Nebbish Professor | (final film role) |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982 | CHiPs | Manager | Episode: "Silent Partner" |
Knight Rider | Police Officer | Episode: "Trust Doesn't Rust" | |
1983 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Episode: "Saved by the Bells" | |
1984 | Hotel
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Department of Justice Agent | Episode: "Passages" |
Hardcastle and McCormick | Police Officer Brimson | Episode: "Outlaw Champion" | |
The New Mike Hammer
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Jenkins | Episode: "Cold Target" | |
T.J. Hooker
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Bus Driver | Episode: "Grand Theft Auto" | |
1985 | Simon & Simon | Police Sgt. | Episode: "Enter the Jaguar" |
Hill Street Blues | Nizer | Episode: "In the Belly of the Bus" | |
The Golden Girls | The Policeman | Episode: "On Golden Girls" | |
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
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Bazooka (voice) | 16 episodes | |
Moonlighting | Jim King | Episode: "'Twas the Episode Before Christmas" | |
1986 | Remington Steele | Minister | Episode: "Bonds of Steele" |
The Transformers | Ramhorn (voice) | 4 episodes | |
Hunter
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Passenger / Bartender | 2 episodes | |
1984–1987 | Family Ties | Stage Manager / The Heckler | 2 episodes |
1983–1987 | Dallas | Paul Derber | 2 episodes |
1987 | Newhart | Mr. Flutterman | Episode: "Support Your Local Shifflet" |
1988 | Frank's Place | The Haystackers | Episode: "Night Business" |
1986–1988 | Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
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Johnny/Mr. Harmon | 2 episodes |
1988 | Cagney & Lacey | Stan Wodjeski | Episode: "Land of the Free" |
Falcon Crest | Agent Rand | Episode: "Tuscany Venus" | |
1989 | Coach | Man | Episode: "Gambling for Meat" |
Quantum Leap | Burt | Episode: "Double Identity - November 8, 1965" | |
L.A. Law | William Forester | Episode: "Captain Hurt" | |
1987–1990 | Matlock | Whitehall / Engineer | 3 episodes |
1990 | Equal Justice | Bartender | Episode: "Cop's Story" |
Jake and The Fatman
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Bruno | Episode: "I Know That You Know" | |
Father Dowling Mysteries | Wilson | Episode: "The Christmas Mystery" | |
1991 | The Flash | Mills | Episode: "Be My Baby" |
1988–1991 | Who's The Boss
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Satch | 2 episodes |
1991 | Top of the Heap | Newscaster | Episode: "Stocks and Bondages" |
MacGyver | Sgt. Rudley | 2 episodes | |
1985–1991 | Knots Landing | Chief of Detectives / Officer Zellitch | 2 episodes |
1993 | FBI: The Untold Stories | Episode: "Dapper Dew" | |
NYPD Blue | Chef | Episode: "Brown Appetit" | |
1994 | Tekkaman Blade II | Honda (voice) | 4 episodes |
1997 | Suddenly Susan | Stage Manager | Episode: "The Ways and Means" |
Spicy City | Jake (voice) | 2 episodes | |
1988–1997 | Murphy Brown | John | 65 episodes |
1998 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Episode: "The Wall / The Chalkboard / The Getaway / The Prescription / Summer Camp" | |
ER | The Younger Mr. Newton | Episode: "Shades of Gray" | |
From the Earth to the Moon | Ralph Cooper | Episode: "We Interrupt This Program" | |
JAG | Mike Brookhurst | Episode: "The Martin Baker Fan Club" | |
1999 | Wasteland | Professor | Episode: "Indian Summer" |
Spawn | Additional voices | 6 episodes | |
2000 | 7th Heaven | Horserider | Episode: "Say A Little Prayer for Me" |
Arli$$ | Episode: "The Sum of the Parts" | ||
2002 | Sheena | Col. Quentin Massey | Episode: "Maltaka Flies" |
Discography
John Hostetter can be heard on lead vocals and harmonica on a song by Bruno Blum titled "Bruno Blum Bruno Blum Bruno Blum", which was recorded in Los Angeles in August 1996.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Barnes, Mike (September 7, 2016). "John Hostetter, Actor on 'Murphy Brown', Dies at 69". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ^ Brill, Karen (September 8, 2016). "Murphy Brown Actor John Hostetter Dead at 69". Vulture.com. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g Pedersen, Erik (September 7, 2016). "John Hostetter Dies: 'Murphy Brown' Alum & Veteran Character Actor Was 69". Deadline.com. Retrieved September 29, 2016.