John Hostetter
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
The Hawk Is Dying
2007
as Nebbish Professor
Kermit's Swamp Years
2002
as Dr. Krassman
Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
2001
as Cornelius Ashland
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
2001
as Polk (voice)
Sheena
2000
as Col. Quentin Massey
Gen¹³
1998
as Additional Voices (voice)
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
as Bolian Officer
Spicy City
1997
as Jake (voice)
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Officer McCarthy (segment "The Wall")
7th Heaven
1996
as Horserider
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Stage Manager
Arli$$
1996
as Applicant
JAG
1995
as Mike Brookhurst
Every Breath
1994
as Man #2
Love Affair
1994
as Ben
ER
1994
as Burke Newton
Wilder Napalm
1993
as Matt
Frogs!
1991
as Mr. Fitsky
The People Under the Stairs
1991
as Veteran Cop
Baby of the Bride
1991
as Plainclothes Cop
Top of the Heap
1991
as Newscaster
The Flash
1990
as Mills
Chain Letter
1989
as Lieutenant Harris
Quantum Leap
1989
as Burt
Coach
1989
as Man
Father Dowling Mysteries
1989
as Wilson
Murphy Brown
1988
as John
Aria
1987
as Elvis Impersonator
G.I. Joe: The Movie
1987
as Bazooka (voice)
The Betty Ford Story
1987
as News Director
Leonard Part 6
1987
as Adams
The Stepford Children
1987
as Mr. Moreland
Beverly Hills Cop II
1987
as Stiles
Repairs
1987
as Jerry the Creep
Jake and the Fatman
1987
as Bruno
The Leftovers
1986
as Mr. Harmon
A Winner Never Quits
1986
as Sergeant
Heartbreak Ridge
1986
as Reese
L.A. Law
1986
as William Forrester
Matlock
1986
as Whitehall
Matlock
1986
as Engineer
The Pyramid of Darkness: The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe
1985
as Bazooka (voice)
The Golden Girls
1985
as Policeman
Moonlighting
1985
as Jim King
MacGyver
1985
as Sgt. Rudley
Best Defense
1984
as Quirk
Hunter
1984
as Bartender
Hunter
1984
as Passenger
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
1983
as Bazooka (voice)
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
as IFF Agent Jack
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
as IFF Agent
Family Ties
1982
as The Heckler
Remington Steele
1982
as Minister
Knight Rider
1982
as Police Officer
Newhart
1982
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Family Ties
1982
as Stage Manager
T. J. Hooker
1982
as Bus Driver
Hotel
1982
as Department of Justice Agent
Knightriders
1981
as Tuck
Falcon Crest
1981
as Agent Rand
Simon & Simon
1981
as Police Sgt.
Hill Street Blues
1981
Once Upon a Spy
1980
as Chief
The In-Laws
1979
as Workman
Knots Landing
1979
as Officer Zellitch