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My Take
For my money, John Goodman is one of the great American character actors, the rare performer who can anchor a sitcom, voice a beloved animated monster, and turn terrifying on a dime. His physical presence reads as warmth in one film and menace in the next, and that ambiguity is precisely his genius. The Emmy, the Disney Legends honor, the Walk of Fame star all confirm what Vanity Fair already said: he is among our very finest. What moves me most is the Missouri work ethic underneath it all; he never chased stardom, he just kept being undeniable in role after role for four decades.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Goodman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・グッドマン
- Reading
- じょん・ぐっどまん
- Born
- June 20, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- Affton, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / television actor / film actor / comedian / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Affton High School
- University
- Missouri State University
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Disney Legends
- 2006 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Roseanne | — | |
| Notable work | Monsters, Inc. | — | |
| Notable work | The Flintstones | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Goodman born?
Born June 20, 1952 (age 74).
Where is John Goodman from?
John Goodman is from Affton, Missouri, United States.
What does John Goodman do?
John Goodman works as film producer, television actor, film actor, comedian, voice actor.
What is John Goodman known for?
Notable works include Roseanne, Monsters, Inc., The Flintstones.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.