John Hancock
Known for
Whatever else has changed around him, John Hancock has remained a working actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. The filmography runs to some 47 credits between film and television. The single most recognizable credit is 'Airplane II: The Sequel', playing Controller #1. There is 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' as well.
John Hancock
26 Movies
21 Series
Whatever else has changed around him, John Hancock has remained a working actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. The filmography runs to some 47 credits between film and television. The single most recognizable credit is 'Airplane II: The Sequel', playing Controller #1. There is 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' as well.
Movies
Plays Controller #1
Airplane II: The Sequel
1982
Plays Coleman
Foul Play
1978
Plays Sheriff Tilford
Crossroads
1986
Plays Dr. Croce
10
1979
Plays Lieutenant Ryerson
Collision Course
1989
Plays Reverend Bacon
The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990
Plays Mess Sergeant
Tank
1984
Plays Sergeant Washington
A Soldier's Story
1984
Plays Big John Stanley
...All the Marbles
1981
Plays Older Harlan
Big Business
1988
Plays T Man #1
The In-Laws
1979
Plays Fat Freddy
City Heat
1984
Plays Quinton Canada
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
1991
Plays Baptist Minister
Deal of the Century
1983
Plays Tiny
Why Me?
1990
Plays Gold Tooth
The Girl Who Saved the World
1979
Plays Doc Brown
The Sting II
1983
Plays ike
Catch the Heat
1987
Plays Talbot
Dead Aim
1987
Plays Clarence Cromwell
The Black Marble
1980
Plays Henry's Friend
Brother John
1971
Plays President Mazai Kulundra
First Family
1980
Plays Chief Emmett Decker
Traxx
1988
TV Shows
Plays Clarence 'Chicken'
Houston Knights
1987
Plays Ike Johnson
Love & War
1992
Plays Michael Delaney
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Plays Hank Bishop
Pacific Station
1991
Plays Judge Richard Armand
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Gus Thompson
Family Ties
1982
Plays Lt. Tony Bakersmith
Scruples
1980
Plays Judge Richard Armand
Cop Rock
1990
Plays Soloman
Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase
1990
Plays Admiral Haden
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays Jake Cusak
Blue Thunder
1984
Plays Boat captain
Gavilan
1982
Plays Frank Dix
Remington Steele
1982
Plays 'Fats' Styles
The A-Team
1983
Plays Bobby Neil
Matlock
1986
Plays Leroy
Family Matters
1989
Plays Sam Pruitt
Hunter
1984
Plays Dr. Brandon
Taxi
1978
Plays Lenny Barnes
Cheers
1982
Plays Daniel
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Scotty
Roots: The Next Generations
1979
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Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
Full Filmography
Love & War
Ike Johnson · 24 episodes
1992–
TV
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
Quinton Canada
1991
Film
Pacific Station
Hank Bishop · 13 episodes
1991–
TV
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Reverend Bacon
1990
Film
Cop Rock
Judge Richard Armand · 3 episodes
1990–
TV
Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase
Soloman · 2 episodes
1990–
TV
Why Me?
Tiny
1990
Film
Family Matters
Leroy · 1 episode
1989–
TV
Collision Course
Lieutenant Ryerson
1989
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Hancock still alive?
John Hancock passed away on October 12, 1992 at age 51.
What are the most famous roles of John Hancock?
John Hancock is best known for roles in Airplane II: The Sequel, The Bonfire of the Vanities, Crossroads.
How many movies has John Hancock been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 1969), John Hancock has appeared in 26 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was John Hancock's first movie?
The career of John Hancock began with The Monk (1969).
What is John Hancock's most recent movie or series?
John Hancock's most recent release is Love & War, which premiered on September 21, 1992.
What TV shows has John Hancock appeared in?
On television, John Hancock has appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation, The A-Team, Cheers, The Incredible Hulk.
John Hancock
1941-03-04 · Hazen, Arkansas, USA
John Hancock was born on March 4, 1941 in Hazen, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Airplane II: The Sequel (1982), The In-Laws (1979) and Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). He died on October 12, 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.