
John Hostetter
Known for Acting · 61 credits
- Born
- 1946-10-06
- Died
- 2016-09-02
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (33)

ER
1994
as Burke Newton

JAG
1995
as Mike Brookhurst

Falcon Crest
1981
as Agent Rand

MacGyver
1985
as Sgt. Rudley

Knots Landing
1979
as Officer Zellitch

Knight Rider
1982
as Police Officer

Coach
1989
as Man

Hill Street Blues
1981

Quantum Leap
1989
as Burt

L.A. Law
1986
as William Forrester

Matlock
1986
as Whitehall / Engineer

Arli$$
1996
as Applicant

T. J. Hooker
1982
as Bus Driver

The Golden Girls
1985
as Policeman

Simon & Simon
1981
as Police Sgt.

Family Ties
1982
as The Heckler / Stage Manager

Hunter
1984
as Bartender / Passenger

Newhart
1982

Cagney & Lacey
1982

Moonlighting
1985
as Jim King

Jake and the Fatman
1987
as Bruno

7th Heaven
1996
as Horserider

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Officer McCarthy (segment "The Wall")

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
as IFF Agent Jack

Remington Steele
1982
as Minister

Murphy Brown
1988
as John

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
1983
as Bazooka (voice)

The Flash
1990
as Mills

Suddenly Susan
1996
as Stage Manager

Sheena
2000
as Col. Quentin Massey

Father Dowling Mysteries
1989
as Wilson

Spicy City
1997
as Jake (voice)

Top of the Heap
1991
as Newscaster
Movies (28)

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
2001
as Polk (voice)

Beverly Hills Cop II
1987
as Stiles

Heartbreak Ridge
1986
as Reese

Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
as Bolian Officer

Love Affair
1994
as Ben

The People Under the Stairs
1991
as Veteran Cop

Aria
1987
as Elvis Impersonator

Knightriders
1981
as Tuck

The In-Laws
1979
as Workman

Gen¹³
2000
as Additional Voices (voice)

G.I. Joe: The Movie
1987
as Bazooka (voice)

Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
2001
as Cornelius Ashland

Best Defense
1984
as Quirk

Leonard Part 6
1987
as Adams

Kermit's Swamp Years
2002
as Dr. Krassman

Baby of the Bride
1991
as Plainclothes Cop

Every Breath
1994
as Man #2

The Stepford Children
1987
as Mr. Moreland

Wilder Napalm
1993
as Matt

The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe
1985
as Bazooka (voice)

The Leftovers
1986
as Mr. Harmon

Frogs!
1991
as Mr. Fitsky

The Hawk Is Dying
2007
as Nebbish Professor

Once Upon a Spy
1980
as Chief

A Winner Never Quits
1986
as Sergeant

The Betty Ford Story
1987
as News Director

Chain Letter
1989
as Lieutenant Harris
Repairs
1987
as Jerry the Creep
About John Hostetter
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. With 61 credits spanning from 1979 to 2007, John Hostetter has appeared in 28 films and 33 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Hostetter Movies
- Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2001) — as Polk (voice)
- Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) — as Stiles
- Heartbreak Ridge (1986) — as Reese
- Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) — as Bolian Officer
- Love Affair (1994) — as Ben
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