John Goodman

• Actor

John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is a highly prolific and versatile American actor, known for his imposing physical presence, distinctive voice, and remarkable range in both comedic and dramatic roles across film, television, and stage.Born in Affton, Missouri, Goodman's early life saw him playing football before an injury shifted his focus to drama at Southwest Missouri State University. After graduating in 1975, he moved to New York City to pursue acting. His early career involved stage work, including Broadway productions like "Big River" (1985), and numerous commercials, before he began to land film roles in the early 1980s, such as "Revenge of the Nerds" (1984) and the Coen Brothers' "Raising Arizona" (1987).Goodman became a household name with his iconic role as Dan Conner on the groundbreaking ABC sitcom "Roseanne" (1988-1997). His portrayal of the working-class, loving, yet often exasperated patriarch earned him immense popularity, numerous Emmy nominations, and a Golden Globe Award in 1993. He later reprised the role for the successful revival of "Roseanne" in 2018 and its subsequent spin-off, "The Conners."Parallel to his television success, Goodman built an extensive and acclaimed film career. He is a frequent collaborator with the Coen Brothers, starring in many of their most celebrated films, including "Barton Fink" (1991), "The Big Lebowski" (1998) as the unforgettable Walter Sobchak, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000), and "Inside Llewyn Davis" (2013). His other notable film roles include playing Fred Flintstone in "The Flintstones" (1994), providing the voice of Pacha in Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove" (2000), and starring as the terrifying landlord in "10 Cloverfield Lane" (2016). He also delivered critically praised performances in films like "The Artist" (2011), "Argo" (2012), and "Flight" (2012), demonstrating his dramatic prowess.In animation, Goodman is widely recognized as the voice of the lovable, big blue monster James P. "Sulley" Sullivan in Pixar's "Monsters, Inc." (2001) and its prequel "Monsters University" (2013), a role he continues in the Disney+ series "Monsters at Work." He has also lent his voice to characters in "The Princess and the Frog" (2009), "The Jungle Book 2" (2003), and "Transformers: Age of Extinction" (2014) as Hound.More recently, Goodman has starred in the HBO comedy series "The Righteous Gemstones" (2019-present), earning further critical acclaim for his performance. Throughout his illustrious career, John Goodman has proven to be one of Hollywood's most reliable and cherished actors, capable of delivering powerful performances that resonate with audiences across genres.

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Monsters, Inc. (2001)

2001

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

2001