John Hostetter

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) — Stiles
2. Knight Rider (1982) — Police Officer
3. Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) — Bolian Officer
4. Heartbreak Ridge (1986) — Reese
5. ER (1994) — Burke Newton
6. MacGyver (1985) — Sgt. Rudley
7. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2001) — Polk (voice)
8. Quantum Leap (1989) — Burt
9. The People Under the Stairs (1991) — Veteran Cop
10. The Flash (1990) — Mills
11. Moonlighting (1985) — Jim King
12. The Golden Girls (1985) — Policeman
13. JAG (1995) — Mike Brookhurst
14. Family Ties (1982) — The Heckler
15. 7th Heaven (1996) — Horserider
16. Remington Steele (1982) — Minister
17. Matlock (1986) — Whitehall
18. The In-Laws (1979) — Workman
19. Best Defense (1984) — Quirk
20. Hill Street Blues (1981)
21. Knightriders (1981) — Tuck
22. G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987) — Bazooka (voice)
23. Hunter (1984) — Bartender
24. T. J. Hooker (1982) — Bus Driver
25. Simon & Simon (1981) — Police Sgt.
26. Murphy Brown (1988) — John
27. G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983) — Bazooka (voice)
28. L.A. Law (1986) — William Forrester
29. Leonard Part 6 (1987) — Adams
30. Cagney & Lacey (1982)
31. Love Affair (1994) — Ben
32. Falcon Crest (1981) — Agent Rand
33. Newhart (1982)
34. Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) — Officer McCarthy (segment "The Wall")
35. Coach (1989) — Man
36. Jake and the Fatman (1987) — Bruno
37. Aria (1987) — Elvis Impersonator
38. Knots Landing (1979) — Officer Zellitch
39. Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983) — IFF Agent Jack
40. Kermit's Swamp Years (2002) — Dr. Krassman