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John Michael Higgins

ジョン・マイケル・ヒギンズ / じょん・まいける・ひぎんず

American actor and comedian

February 12, 1963 (age 63) ・ Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Born in Massachusetts
  • Actor
  • Voice actor
  • Television actor

My Take

John Michael Higgins is a secret weapon in any comedy he joins. Whether he's the flamboyant dog-show commentator in Best in Show or the deadpan commentator alongside Elizabeth Banks in Pitch Perfect, he has this gift for delivering absurd lines with total, oblivious conviction. I love that he came up through Christopher Guest's improv troupe, because that quick-witted, character-first instinct runs through everything he does. He's the kind of supporting player who can steal a whole scene with one perfectly timed pause. A genuinely versatile comic actor who deserves more leading-man recognition than he gets.

Overview

John Michael Higgins is an American actor, comedian and voice actor born in Boston, Massachusetts, and a graduate of Amherst College. He is widely recognized for his comedic work in Christopher Guest's improvised ensemble films such as Best in Show and A Mighty Wind, and for roles in Pitch Perfect and the television series Great News. He has also worked extensively as a voice actor and game show host.

1. Profile

Name (English)
John Michael Higgins
Name (Japanese)
ジョン・マイケル・ヒギンズ
Reading
じょん・まいける・ひぎんず
Born
February 12, 1963 (age 63)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Aquarius / Rabbit
Origin
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Blood type
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Height
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Agency
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Occupation
Actor / Voice actor / Television actor / Film actor / Comedian

2. Background

Elementary school
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Junior high
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High school
La Jolla High School
University
Amherst College

3. Relationships

Spouse
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Children
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Parents
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Siblings
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4. Personality

Motto

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • Born in Massachusetts
  • Actor
  • Voice actor
  • Television actor
Last updated
2026-06-02

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