Harry Anderson was an American actor, comedian, and magician known for his affable and clever persona. He rose to fame as the amiable con man Harry 'The Hat' Gittes on the sitcom Cheers before landing his most iconic role. From 1984 to 1992, he starred as the quirky, magic-loving Judge Harry Stone on the popular sitcom Night Court, earning him three Emmy nominations. After his television career, he moved to New Orleans, where he performed magic and ran a nightclub in the French Quarter.