Birthday: June 20, 1952 (Gemini)
Born In: Affton, Missouri, United States
American film, television and stage actor and a recipient of the Golden Globe Award, John Goodman paved his way to success with the successful and one of the most watched television series, ‘Roseanne’. He has proved himself to be one of Hollywood’s most skilled and talented character actors who can play any role with ease and comfort. An enthusiastic football player, during his school and teenage years, he even won a football scholarship to study at the Missouri State University. Unfortunately due to his injuries, Goodman was not able to continue playing football and he instead moved to New York City in search of acting opportunities. After a period of struggle in New York, doing odd jobs and embarrassing commercials, he finally made his first appearance in films with ‘Eddie Macon's Run’, in which he played a minor role. He has appeared in over 50 films, including numerous Disney films and the films directed by the Coen brothers. Some of his films include, ‘Argo, The Flintstones’, ‘Coyote Ugly’ and The Artist’. He speaks openly about his struggles with alcoholism which he has since overcome.
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Also Known As: John Stephen Goodman
Age: 70 Years, 70 Year Old Males
Spouse/Ex-: Annabeth Goodman (m.1989)
father: Leslie F. Goodman
mother: Virginia Roos (née Loosmore)
siblings: Elisabeth Horvath, Leslie
children: Molly Evangeline Goodman
Born Country: United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm), 6'2" Males
Notable Alumni: Southwest Missouri State University
U.S. State: Missouri
education: Southwest Missouri State University
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John Goodman Movies
(Comedy, Crime)
(Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Music)
(Drama, Comedy, Thriller)
(Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama)
(Drama, Thriller, History, Biography)
(Romance, Comedy, Drama)
(Biography, Drama)
(Drama, History, Crime, Thriller)
(Mystery, Action, Thriller, Fantasy, Crime, Drama)
(Thriller, Drama)
Awards
1993 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Roseanne (1988) |
2007 | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) |
2001 | Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series | Normal, Ohio (2000) |
1989 | Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Program | Winner |
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