Harry Laverne Anderson (October 14, 1952 – April 16, 2018) was an American actor, comedian and magician. He is best known for the role of Judge Harry Stone on the 1984–92 television series "Night Court". He was also known for his role as Richie Tozier in the 1990 Stephen King miniseries "It". Anderson also starred as Harry 'The Hat' Gittes in "Cheers". He was born in Newport, Rhode Island.