It's been almost 30 years since Night Court aired its final episode in 1992. In the 1980s and 90s, Night Court was one of the most popular sitcoms due to its wacky characters and goofy shenanigans. Its only goal was to make its audience laugh, and it did just that for an astounding 9 seasons.
A lot has changed since 1992, including the characters of Night Court. What became of everyone's favorite magician judge and his courtroom? Fans were cheated out of closure for the series, and the cast never got to take their final bow due to a last-minute cancellation. Yet, while the series may have ended unceremoniously, some of the show's stars went on to play parts in other memorable television and movie projects.
Updated on April 19th, 2022 by Tanner Fox: Fans of Night Court's cast–from Harry Anderson to Richard Moll–who find themselves asking "where are they now?" may be more than a little surprised by what the actors got up to after the beloved show ended.
Harry Anderson (Judge Harry Stone)
Harry Anderson might not have been a real-life judge, but he was a real magician, which gave Judge Harry T. Stone the theatrical flair his fans adored. For nine years, viewers watched as young Judge Harry attempted to keep the night courtroom in order.
After Night Court's abrupt ending, Anderson distanced himself from Hollywood by moving to New Orleans and opening a magic shop. Venturing further into the business, he also opened a nightclub, Oswald's Speakeasy, in 2005. Sadly, Anderson passed away on April 16, 2018 at the age of 65.
John Larroquette (Dan Fielding)
Every TV courtroom needs a sleazy lawyer, and John Larroquette was happy to fill that role. After winning four Emmys for his role as Dan Fielding, Larroquette continued his acting career. Only a year after Night Court was canceled, he starred as John Hemingway, a recovering alcoholic, on The John Larroquette Show, for four seasons.
Throughout the years, he has acted in several short-lived series including McBride, The Librarians, and Boston Legal, as well as films such as Beethoven's 5th and Recipe for Disaster.
Markie Post (Christine Sullivan)
When actress Markie Post joined Night Court in its third season as public defender Christine Sullivan, things began to click for the hit sitcom. The addition of Post gave Judge Harry a love interest fans could root for and a frenemy Dan could battle with.
Following the end of Night Court, Post earned the role of Georgie Anne on the sitcom Hearts Afire alongside John Ritter from 1992 to 1995. She also had regular recurring guest roles on Scrubs and The District. More recently, she has portrayed Bunny on Chicago P.D. as of 2014 and had a recurring role in the sentimental 2018 series The Kids Are Alright.
Richard Moll (Aristotle Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon)
Bull was the gentle giant of the series, as he was protective of Harry but was also gentle and patient. He balanced out the egos of the courtroom and was a character that fans couldn't help but love for his childlike qualities.
Richard Moll continued to act in several small roles throughout the years, but voiceover work was where he shined. On Night Court, he was the lovable dimwit, but, in his voiceover work, he was often the villain. His roles as villains include Two-Face in several animated Batman outings, Scorpion in an animated Spider-Man series, and The Abomination in the late 90s The Incredible Hulk television series.
Charles Robinson (Macintosh "Mac" Robinson)
With all the shenanigans of the night courtroom, there needed to be a level-headed character to ground the series, and that's where Charles Robinson steps in. Robinson joined the scene in Night Court's second season, portraying the easy-going court clerk Mac.
Robinson has appeared in several sitcoms over the years including Home Improvement, My Wife and Kids, How I Met Your Mother, and My Name is Earl. Robinson is also well known in the theater community, having worked at the esteemed Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Marsha Warfield (Rosalind "Roz" Russell)
After a few seasons of bad luck with other bailiffs, the creators of Night Court finally found Marsha Warfield to play the tough, no-nonsense bailiff Roz in its fourth season. Warfield added the edge to the series, but she had her softer side, as she eventually befriended her coworkers.
Similar to Robinson, Warfield has appeared in several sitcoms including Cheers, Family Ties, and Living Single. Warfield currently focuses on her stand-up act and is an activist for feminist causes and the LGBTQ+ community.
Selma Diamond (Selma Hacker)
Selma Hacker, played by Selma Diamond, was the night court's first bailiff. Sadly Diamond's time on Night Court was short-lived, as she passed away on May 13, 1985 at the age of 64 due to lung cancer. She did have a long successful career in Hollywood, starting out as a writer for radio and television.
Over the years, Diamond made guest star appearances on shows including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. According to a New York Times article commemorating the actress after her passing, she is also credited for being the inspiration behind The Dick Van Dyke Show character Sally Rogers.
Paula Kelly (Liz Williams)
Before Markie Post entered the scene, there were a couple of public defenders that came before. Paula Kelly as Liz Williams was the first public defender on Night Court. She left after the first season, but it didn't hinder her career at all. Kelly was not only a respected actor, but also a dancer, singer, and choreographer.
Throughout her career, Kelly was a guest on sitcoms including Sanford and Son, Golden Girls, and Good Times. She also has several film credits including Sweet Charity and Jo Jo Dancer. Sadly, Kelly passed away in February 2020 at the age of 77.
Ellen Foley (Billie Young)
The second public defender on Night Court and also a potential love interest for Harry in season two was Billie Young, played by Ellen Foley. After she was replaced by Markie Post, Foley focused on her music career. She has released five solo albums with her latest, Fighting Words, debuting in 2021, and she's also remembered for her work with the late rocker Meatloaf.
Foley has several Broadway and film credits to her name including roles in Hair, Fatal Attraction, Married to the Mob, and Cocktail. She has also been a voice teacher at the School of Rock, which is just as cool as it sounds. Currently, Foley resides in Manhattan with her husband of over 20 years.
Florence Halop (Florence "Flo" Kleiner)
Night Court had a bit of a rough start when it came to hiring bailiff characters. When Selma Diamond passed away after the second season, she was replaced with Florence Halop as Flo Kleiner. Flo had more of an edge than Selma, as she loved heavy metal and motorcycles.
Unfortunately, just like the bailiff before her, Halop passed away before season 4 on July 15, 1986, at the age of 63, but her memory, as well as the memories of other Night Court cast members taken too soon, will live on with fans.
Joleen Lutz (Lisette Hocheiser)
Joleen Lutz's Lisette Hocheiser was introduced in later seasons of Night Court and succeeded an unnamed minor character in the role of court stenographer. Considered naive and somewhat silly, she was nevertheless an integral part of the Night Court cast, helping to round out a storied group of characters with whom fans were already familiar.
While Night Court was Lutz's most famous role, she went on to appear in other television series and movies, most notably a 2003 biopic about serial killer John Wayne Gacy and a 2007 comedy-drama series titled Pushing Daisies.
Reinhold Weege
Though he didn't share the same acclaim as many of the actors and actresses who appeared on Night Court, Reinhold Weege was every bit as instrumental to the success of the series. Weege was not only a writer and producer, but he was also the creator of the series and played a huge part in its development and production until he departed in 1989.
He then developed a new sitcom titled Nikki and Alexander, but he was unable to find a network willing to pick it up. Ultimately, his greatest successes stemmed from Night Court and other shows like Barney Miller, M*A*S*H, and Park Place. He was the recipient of four Emmy awards and passed away in 2012.