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Acting
John Hostetter
John Hostetter is best known for Knight Rider, MacGyver, ER and Quantum Leap. John Hostetter was born on October 6, 1946. John Hostetter died on September 2, 2016 at the age of 69.
- Born
- October 6, 1946
- Place of birth
- Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- September 2, 2016 (69 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2000SheenaCol. Quentin Massey
- 1997Spicy CityJake (voice)
- 1997Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionOfficer McCarthy (segment "The Wall")
- 19967th HeavenHorserider
- 1996Suddenly SusanStage Manager
- 1996Arli$$Applicant
- 1995JAGMike Brookhurst
- 1994ERBurke Newton
- 1991Top of the HeapNewscaster
- 1990The FlashMills
- 1989Quantum LeapBurt
- 1989CoachMan
- 1989Father Dowling MysteriesWilson
- 1988Murphy BrownJohn
- 1987Jake and the FatmanBruno
- 1986L.A. LawWilliam Forrester
- 1986MatlockWhitehall
- 1985The Golden GirlsPoliceman
- 1985MoonlightingJim King
- 1985MacGyverSgt. Rudley
- 1984HunterBartender
- 1983G.I. Joe: A Real American HeroBazooka (voice)
- 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingIFF Agent Jack
- 1982Family TiesThe Heckler
- 1982Remington SteeleMinister
- 1982Knight RiderPolice Officer
- 1982Newhart
- 1982Cagney & Lacey
- 1982T. J. HookerBus Driver
- 1982HotelDepartment of Justice Agent
- 1981Falcon CrestAgent Rand
- 1981Simon & SimonPolice Sgt.
- 1981Hill Street Blues
- 1979Knots LandingOfficer Zellitch
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Hostetter been in?
John Hostetter is best known for Knight Rider, MacGyver, ER and Quantum Leap.
When was John Hostetter born?
John Hostetter was born on October 6, 1946. (Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA)
How old is John Hostetter?
John Hostetter died on September 2, 2016 at the age of 69.
Updated: November 12, 2026 ·