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 nine 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. But today fans can tie up some of those loose ends and discover where the cast of Night Court is now.
10 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 night club, Oswald’s Speakeasy, in 2005. Sadly, Anderson passed away on April 16, 2018, at the age of 65.
9 John Larroquette (Dan Fielding)
Every TV courtroom needs a womanizing lawyer and John Larroquette was happy to fill that role. After winning four Emmy’s 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.
8 Markie Post (Christine Sullivan)
When 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.
7 Richard Moll (Aristotle Nostradamus “Bull” Shannon)
Bull was the gentle giant of the series, as he 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 is often the villain. His roles as villains include Two Face, Scorpion, and The Abomination.
6 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. 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.
5 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 too, as she eventually befriended her coworkers.
Similar to Robinson, Warfield has appeared on several sitcoms, including Cheers, Family Ties, and Living Single. Warfield currently focuses on her stand up act, with upcoming shows in Las Vegas, as well as being an activist for feminist causes and the LGBTQ+ community.
4 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. She is also credited for being the inspiration behind The Dick Van Dyke Show character, Sally Rogers.
3 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 this February at the age of 77.
2 Ellen Foley (Billie Young)
The second public defender on Night Court and also a potential love interest for Harry in season 2 was Billie Young, played by Ellen Foley. After she was replaced by Markie Post, Foley focused on her music career. She has released four solo albums with her latest being About Time, released in 2013.
Foley has several Broadway and film credits to her name, including roles in Hair, Fatal Attraction, Married to theMob, 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.
1 Florence Halop (Florence “Flo” Kleiner)
Night Court had a bit of a rough start when it came to hiring bailiffs. 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 due to cancer 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.
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