J.J. Johnston
Biography
J.J. Johnston was born on October 24, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as James William Johnston. He is an actor, known for Fatal Attraction (1987), Spartan (2004) and JFK (1991).
89years old at death
- Born Chicago
- Died
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
- James William Johnston (birth name)Also credited as James Johnston
Movie Career
- Films
- 11
- Career span
- 29 years1972 to 2001
First and latest
Share
J.J. Johnston movies on Netflix
The Prime Gigas Lloyd
K-911as Fat Tommy
The Spanish Prisoneras Doorman
Above Suspicionas Hank
Mad Dog and Gloryas Shanlon
Homicideas Jilly Curran
Queens Logicas Joey Clams
976-EVILas Virgil
Things Changeas Frankie
Fatal Attractionas O'Rourke
Beware! The Blobas Deputy Kelly Davis
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
David Mamet directed three of these films. Two actors appear in four of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.








Films together
Joe Mantegna4 films together, 1988 to 1995
Joe Mantegna's page Above Suspicion1995IMDb rating 6.8Johnston as HankMantegna as Alan Rhinehart
Homicide1991IMDb rating 6.9Johnston as Jilly CurranMantegna as Bobby Gold
Queens Logic1991IMDb rating 5.7Johnston as Joey ClamsMantegna as Al
Things Change1988IMDb rating 7.0Johnston as FrankieMantegna as Jerry
Jack Wallace4 films together, 1988 to 1997
Jack Wallace's page The Spanish Prisoner1997IMDb rating 7.1Johnston as DoormanWallace as Sanitation Man
Mad Dog and Glory1993IMDb rating 6.3Johnston as ShanlonWallace as Tommy the Bartender
Homicide1991IMDb rating 6.9Johnston as Jilly CurranWallace as Frank
Things Change1988IMDb rating 7.0Johnston as FrankieWallace as Repair Shop Owner
William H. Macy3 films together, 1988 to 1995
William H. Macy's page Above Suspicion1995IMDb rating 6.8Johnston as HankMacy as Pros. Atty. Schultz
Homicide1991IMDb rating 6.9Johnston as Jilly CurranMacy as Tim Sullivan
Things Change1988IMDb rating 7.0Johnston as FrankieMacy as Billy Drake
Clark Gregg2 films together, 1995 to 1997
Clark Gregg's page The Spanish Prisoner1997IMDb rating 7.1Johnston as DoormanGregg as FBI Sniper
Above Suspicion1995IMDb rating 6.8Johnston as HankGregg as Randy
Felicity Huffman2 films together, 1988 to 1997
Felicity Huffman's page The Spanish Prisoner1997IMDb rating 7.1Johnston as DoormanHuffman as Pat McCune
Things Change1988IMDb rating 7.0Johnston as FrankieHuffman as Wheel of Fortune Girl
Ricky Jay2 films together, 1988 to 1997
Ricky Jay's page The Spanish Prisoner1997IMDb rating 7.1Johnston as DoormanJay as George Lang
Things Change1988IMDb rating 7.0Johnston as FrankieJay as Mr. Silver
David MametDirector, 3 films, 1988 to 1997
All films by David Mamet The Spanish Prisoner1997IMDb rating 7.1Johnston as Doorman
Homicide1991IMDb rating 6.9Johnston as Jilly Curran
Things Change1988IMDb rating 7.0Johnston as Frankie
Also two films together6 more actors
- Natalija NogulichAbove Suspicion (1995) and Homicide (1991)
- Rebecca PidgeonThe Spanish Prisoner (1997) and Homicide (1991)
- Lionel Mark SmithHomicide (1991) and Things Change (1988)
- Mike NussbaumThings Change (1988) and Fatal Attraction (1987)
- Charles StranskyHomicide (1991) and Things Change (1988)
- Christopher KaldorThe Spanish Prisoner (1997) and Homicide (1991)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 1984 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.


