JOHN HOSTETTER
John Hostetter
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 6, 1946
Deathday: September 2, 2016
Place of Birth: Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
John Hostetter was an accomplished American character actor, voice artist, and painter. While widely recognized for playing John the stage manager on the hit live-action sitcom Murphy Brown, he also built a highly successful 20-year voice acting career. He lent his signature gruff voice to prominent Western cartoons, video games and iconic Studio Ghibli anime localizations.
Filmography
Starring
2007·
The Hawk Is DyingNebbish Professor
2002·
Kermit's Swamp YearsDr. Krassman
Polk (voice)
Cornelius Ashland
2000·
SheenaCol. Quentin Massey
2000·
Gen¹³Additional Voices (voice)
Bolian Officer
Officer McCarthy (segment "The Wall")
1997·
Spicy CityJake (voice)
1996·
Arli$$Applicant
1996·
Suddenly SusanStage Manager
1996·
7th HeavenHorserider
1995·
JAGMike Brookhurst
1994·
ERBurke Newton
1994·
Love AffairBen
1994·
Every BreathMan #2
1993·
Wilder NapalmMatt
1991·
Top of the HeapNewscaster
1991·
Baby of the BridePlainclothes Cop
Veteran Cop
1991·
Frogs!Mr. Fitsky
1990·
The FlashMills
Wilson
1989·
CoachMan
1989·
Quantum LeapBurt
1989·
Chain LetterLieutenant Harris
1988·
Murphy BrownJohn
1987·
Jake and the FatmanBruno
1987·
RepairsJerry the Creep
1987·
Beverly Hills Cop IIStiles
Mr. Moreland
1987·
Leonard Part 6Adams
1987·
The Betty Ford StoryNews Director
1987·
G.I. Joe: The MovieBazooka (voice)
1987·
AriaElvis Impersonator
1986·
MatlockEngineer, Whitehall
1986·
L.A. LawWilliam Forrester
1986·
Heartbreak RidgeReese
1986·
A Winner Never QuitsSergeant
1986·
The LeftoversMr. Harmon
1985·
MacGyverSgt. Rudley
1985·
MoonlightingJim King
1985·
The Golden GirlsPoliceman
Bazooka (voice)
1984·
HunterPassenger, Bartender
1984·
Best DefenseQuirk
IFF Agent, IFF Agent Jack
Bazooka (voice)
1982·
HotelDepartment of Justice Agent
1982·
T. J. HookerBus Driver
1982·
Family TiesStage Manager, The Heckler
1982·
Cagney & Lacey1982·
Newhart1982·
Knight RiderPolice Officer
1982·
Remington SteeleMinister
1981·
Hill Street Blues1981·
Simon & SimonPolice Sgt.
1981·
Falcon CrestAgent Rand
1981·
KnightridersTuck
1980·
Once Upon a SpyChief
1979·
Knots LandingOfficer Zellitch
1979·
The In-LawsWorkman