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John Glover Biography

Birth Name:John Soursby Glover

Birth Place:Kingston, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Actively works with the Alzheimer's Association, inspired by his father's experience with the disease
  • Received an honorary Master's degree from his alma mater, Towson State Teacher's College
  • Worked at a small theater in southwestern Virginia for three summers during college
  • Quote: "I think the reason I'm an actor is the joy I find from escaping and going to be somebody else․ That's what I have fun doing․"
  • Many of his characters have been of the villainous persuasion
  • Has been in three productions associated with DC comics, "Batman" in 1992, "Batman & Robin" in 1997 ad "Smallville" starting in 2001
  • Works with the drama students at Towson University's Fine Arts College

Awards

  • 1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
  • 1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
  • 1991Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2003Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2004Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2024CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner