John Goodman
Birth Name:
John Stephen Goodman
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- As a resident of New Orleans, he has appeared in several commercials advocating for recovery following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
- Received the 1990 American Comedy Award for his role in "Roseanne․"
- Earned a football scholarship to Southwest Missouri State University, where he graduated with a degree in fine arts in 1975, and received an honorary doctorate degree in 2013
- Got his start in acting by appearing in a McDonald's commercial alongside actress Megan Mullally
- Quote: "I know what it's like to not get a job, so I'm grateful they still let me work․ You take the jobs you can, because you can't take anything for granted․"
- Quote: "[on not getting call backs] "There's no real rhyme or reason to it․ Things will be going great, then, all of a sudden, the phone stops ringing․""
- Frequently collaborates with the Coen Brothers on film projects
- Often portrays characters who are leaders or authority figures
- Studied acting alongside Kathleen Turner and Tess Harper in college
- Was in contention for the role of Paul Hennessy on "8 Simple Rules․"
Awards
- 1989American Comedy Award - Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Winner
- 1989Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1989Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1989Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1990American Comedy Award - Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Winner
- 1990CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1990Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1990Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1991Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1991American Comedy Award - Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
- 1991ACCA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
- 1991Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1991NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1992American Comedy Award - Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
- 1992CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1992DFWFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 1992Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1992Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1992Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Winner
- 1993American Comedy Award - Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
- 1993Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Winner
- 1993Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1993TV Guide Award - Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1993Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1994American Comedy Award - Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
- 1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1994Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1995Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1995American Comedy Award - Funniest Male Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
- 1995CableACE - Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 1995CableACE - Actor in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 1995Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1995Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
- 1995Q Award - Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
- 1996Golden FIPA - Fiction: Actor:Winner
- 1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
- 1998ACCA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
- 1999OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
- 1999Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2001People's Choice Award - Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series:Winner
- 2002World Soundtrack Award - Best Original Song Written for a Film:Winner
- 2003OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2004Blimp Award - Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie:Nominated
- 2007Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
- 2007TV Land Award - Favorite Elvis Impersonation:Nominated
- 2008Innovator AwardWinner
- 2010OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Winner
- 2010OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2010Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie:Nominated
- 2011Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2011Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2011SLFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2011SLFCA Award - Special Merit (for best scene, cinematic technique or other memorable aspect or moment):Nominated
- 2012Felix - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2012Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2012ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
- 2012CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
- 2012Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2012Hollywood Film Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
- 2012Spotlight AwardWinner
- 2012PFCS Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Nominated
- 2012SDFCS Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
- 2012Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 2012SLFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2013Movies for Grownups Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2013Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2013COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
- 2013Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2013Ensemble Cast AwardWinner
- 2013VVFP Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2014Movies for Grownups Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
- 2014GAFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2014NCFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2014Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Winner
- 2015Odyssey Award - Best Support Actor:Winner
- 2015Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 2016Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2016BloodGuts UK Horror Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2016Fright Meter Award - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
- 2016IFJA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2016ICP Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2016Halfway Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2016PCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2016UFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2017Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2017COFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2017CinEuphoria - Best Supporting Actor - International Competition:Nominated
- 2017DFCS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2017Chainsaw Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2017GAFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2017Gold Derby Film Award - Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2017SFCS Award - Best Villain:Winner
- 2017SFCS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2017iHorror Award - Best Actor - Horror Film:Winner
- 2019IGN Award - Best TV Ensemble:Nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2025Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated