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John Goodman

96 movies on Netflix

Biography

John Goodman is an American actor who began in theater and became known for television and film work. Born in Affton, Missouri, he started at The Public Theater and made his Broadway debut in Big River, earning a Drama Desk nomination. He gained wide recognition as Dan Conner on Roseanne, a role that brought seven Primetime Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe. That success led to leading film roles, including The Flintstones (1994), King Ralph (1991), and The Babe (1992). He is also known for repeated work with the Coen brothers, among them The Big Lebowski (1998), Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), and O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000). His voice roles include The Emperor's New Groove (2000) and the Monsters, Inc. franchise. He appeared in Argo (2012), The Artist (2011), and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016). He won a Primetime Emmy for Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

74years old

Turns 75 on June 20in 221 days

  • Born Affton
  • Star sign: GeminiLast day of the sign, on the Cancer cusp
  • John Stephen Goodman (birth name)Also credited as Jonathan Goodman

Movie Career

Films
96
Career span
43 years1983 to 2026

Genres

First and latest

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  1. A role that slipped away

    Goodman was once set to play Ignatius Reilly, the lead in John Kennedy Toole's A Confederacy of Dunces, a story set mostly in New Orleans. The movie, however, was never put into production.

  2. Early training

    Goodman found the drama program at his university and studied alongside Kathleen Turner and Tess Harper, who later became Hollywood stars. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1975.

  3. A first

    Goodman appeared in back-to-back Academy Award winners for Best Picture, The Artist and Argo, a rare feat for a supporting actor.

  4. Beyond film

    At the Kodak Theatre in 2008, Goodman took the role of the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol, while Christopher Lloyd appeared as Ebenezer Scrooge.

John Goodman movies on Netflix

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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  1. Monsters, Inc.2001 Adventure, Animation, Comedyas James P. "Sulley" Sullivanvoice

    IMDb rating 8.11.1M votes

  2. The Big Lebowski1998 Comedy, Crimeas Walter Sobchak

    IMDb rating 8.1925K votes

  3. 10 Cloverfield Lane2016as Howard

    IMDb rating 7.2390K votes

  4. Monsters University2013as Sullivanvoice

    IMDb rating 7.2431K votes

  5. Argo2012as John Chambers

    IMDb rating 7.7673K votes

  6. Kong: Skull Island2017as Bill Randa

    IMDb rating 6.7379K votes

  7. The Emperor's New Groove2000as Pachavoice

    IMDb rating 7.4253K votes

  8. Flight2012as Harling Mays

    IMDb rating 7.3401K votes

Most often with

Ethan Coen and Joel Coen directed five of these films together. Jessica Lange appears in five of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Jessica Lange, 5 films togetherSee the 5 films with Jessica LangeSteve Buscemi, 4 films togetherSee the 4 films with Steve BuscemiRichard Jenkins, 4 films togetherSee the 4 films with Richard JenkinsMark Wahlberg, 4 films togetherSee the 4 films with Mark WahlbergJeff Bennett, 3 films togetherSee the 3 films with Jeff BennettJim Cummings, 3 films togetherSee the 3 films with Jim CummingsEthan CoenDirector, 5 filmsSee the 5 films by Ethan CoenJoel CoenDirector, 5 filmsSee the 5 films by Joel CoenRupert WyattDirector, 2 filmsSee the 2 films by Rupert Wyatt

Films together

  • Jessica Lange5 films together, 1985 to 2014
    Jessica Lange's page
  • Steve Buscemi4 films together, 1991 to 2013
    Steve Buscemi's page
    • Monsters University2013IMDb rating 7.2Goodman as SullivanvoiceBuscemi as Randyvoice
    • Monsters, Inc.2001IMDb rating 8.1Goodman as James P. "Sulley" SullivanvoiceBuscemi as Randall Boggsvoice
    • The Big Lebowski1998IMDb rating 8.1Goodman as Walter SobchakBuscemi as Theodore Donald 'Donny' Kerabatsos
    • Barton Fink1991IMDb rating 7.6Goodman as Charlie MeadowsBuscemi as Chet
  • Richard Jenkins4 films together, 1989 to 2017
    Richard Jenkins's page
  • Mark Wahlberg4 films together, 2003 to 2016
    Mark Wahlberg's page
    • Patriots Day2016IMDb rating 7.3Goodman as Commissioner Ed DavisWahlberg as Tommy Saunders
    • The Gambler2014IMDb rating 6.0Goodman as FrankWahlberg as Jim Bennett
    • Transformers: Age of Extinction2014IMDb rating 5.6Goodman as HoundvoiceWahlberg as Cade Yeager
    • Overnight2003IMDb rating 7.1Goodman as HimselfWahlberg as Himself
  • Jeff Bennett3 films together, 2003 to 2015
    Jeff Bennett's page
  • Jim Cummings3 films together, 2003 to 2009
    Jim Cummings's page
    • The Princess and the Frog2009IMDb rating 7.2Goodman as 'Big Daddy' La BouffvoiceCummings as Rayvoice
    • Bee Movie2007IMDb rating 6.1Goodman as Layton T. MontgomeryvoiceCummings as Title Narrator / Graduation Announcervoice
    • The Jungle Book 22003IMDb rating 5.4Goodman as BaloovoiceCummings as Kaa / Colonel Hathi / M.C. Monkeyvoice
  • Ethan CoenDirector, 5 films, 1987 to 2013
    All films by Ethan Coen
  • Joel CoenDirector, 5 films, 1987 to 2013
    All films by Joel Coen
  • Rupert WyattDirector, 2 films, 2014 to 2019
    All films by Rupert Wyatt
  • Also three films together17 more actors
    • John TurturroO Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Big Lebowski (1998) and Barton Fink (1991)
    • Alan ArkinLove the Coopers (2015), Argo (2012) and Mother Night (1996)
    • Kevin BaconPatriots Day (2016), National Lampoon: Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015) and Death Sentence (2007)
    • James CromwellThe Artist (2011), The Babe (1992) and Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
    • Ernie HudsonMarilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2005), Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004) and The Wrong Guys (1988)
    • Octavia SpencerSmurfs (2025), Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2005) and What Planet Are You From? (2000)
    • Patrick WarburtonBee Movie (2007), Kronk's New Groove (2005) and The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
    • Jess HarnellParty Central (2014), Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004) and The Jungle Book 2 (2003)
    • Holly HunterO Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Always (1989) and Raising Arizona (1987)
    • Wendie MalickConfessions of a Shopaholic (2009), Kronk's New Groove (2005) and The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
    • Billy CrystalParty Central (2014), Monsters University (2013) and Monsters, Inc. (2001)
    • Bob BergenKronk's New Groove (2005), Monsters, Inc. (2001) and The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
    • Ed HelmsLove the Coopers (2015), The Hangover Part III (2013) and Evan Almighty (2007)
    • J.C. QuinnThe Babe (1992), C.H.U.D. (1984) and Eddie Macon's Run (1983)
    • Joel MurrayParty Central (2014), Monsters University (2013) and The Artist (2011)
    • Jonathan WintersThe Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000), The Flintstones (1994) and Frosty Returns (1992)
    • Patti DeutschKronk's New Groove (2005), Monsters, Inc. (2001) and The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

    When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.

Box office

What John Goodman's films earned in cinemas worldwide.

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Combined worldwide box office

$7.5 billion

72 of the 95 films have a worldwide figure.

Of the 95 films: 72 worldwide figure; 7 us gross only; 6 never in cinemas; 10 figure not found.

  • 72Worldwide figure
  • 7US gross only
  • 6Never in cinemas
  • 10Figure not found

Top grosser

Transformers: Age of Extinction2014as Hound (voice)$1.1 billion

Highest grossing

The eight biggest films earned 57% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.

  1. 1
    Transformers: Age of Extinction2014as Hound (voice)
    $1.1B14.7% of the total
  2. 2
    Monsters University2013as Sullivan (voice)
    $744M9.9% of the total
  3. 3
    Monsters, Inc.2001as James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (voice)
    $580M7.7% of the total
  4. 4
    Kong: Skull Island2017as Bill Randa
    $567M7.5% of the total
  5. 5
    The Hangover Part III2013as Marshall
    $362M4.8% of the total
  6. 6
    The Flintstones1994as Fred Flintstone
    $342M4.5% of the total
  7. 7
    Bee Movie2007as Layton T. Montgomery (voice)
    $288M3.8% of the total
  8. 8
    The Princess and the Frog2009as 'Big Daddy' La Bouff (voice)
    $271M3.6% of the total
Argo (2012), $232 millionValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), $226 millionEvan Almighty (2007), $174 millionThe Emperor's New Groove (2000), $169 millionFlight (2012), $162 millionThe Monuments Men (2014), $155 millionThe Jungle Book 2 (2003), $136 millionThe Artist (2011), $133 millionSmurfs (2025), $124 millionCoyote Ugly (2000), $114 millionSea of Love (1989), $111 million10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), $110 millionConfessions of a Shopaholic (2009), $108 millionParaNorman (2012), $107 millionAtomic Blonde (2017), $100 millionSpeed Racer (2008), $93.9 million

$3.3 billionfrom the other 64 films with a worldwide figure, 43% of the total

Awards

Three awards and honors from 2006 to 2013, one of them major.

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John Goodman's awards and nominations, grouped by award
YearAwardFilmResult
Emmy Awards
2006Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama SeriesStudio 60 on the Sunset StripWon
Other honors
2013Disney LegendsHonored
Star on Hollywood Walk of FameHonored

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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