John Spencer

While starring in LA Law and The West Wing, John appeared in 2 public service announcements about violence prevention and prejudice for NBC's The More You Know.

The rehab center that his character Leo went to on The West Wing, "Sierra Tuscon" is the same place co-star Rob Lowe went to in real life for alcoholism.

Awards Obie Still Life (1981) (Won). Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for The West Wing (2002 - Won) (2001, 2003, 2004 - Nomination). Golden Globes Best Perforamnces by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, for The West Wing (2003) (Nomination). Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performances by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for The West Wing. (2001-2002 - Won) (2003-2005 - Nominations). TV Guide Awards Supporting Actor of the Year in a Drama Series, for The West Wing (2001) (Nomination). Viewers for Quality in Television Awards Best Supporting Actor ina Quality Drama Series, for The West Wing (2000) (Won).

Supporter of Aids related charities and Aids Walk

He won several 4H awards as a child for his gardening. Gardening remained a favourite pastime until he died. He was also an avid art and antique collector.