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John Goodman
John Stephen Goodman is an American actor. He rose to prominence in television before becoming an acclaimed and popular film actor, with Vanity Fair calling him "among our very finest actors".
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Born 20 June 1952 · Q215072
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t grill anymore - having grown to associate the activity with drinking. Goodman was once known for being overweight, at one point weighing close to 400 lb (180 kg). However, by August 2010, he had lost 100 lb (45 kg) through a program of exercise and food journaling. His new figure attracted attention at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2015 and the BFI London Film Festival the following month. In 2016, Goodman said of his weight loss journey:
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Awarded Disney Legends (2013).
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2026· 7 entries
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The Guardian: ‘They slammed their M16s against his skull’: inside the film about Amy Goodman’s fearless reporting
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Had a supporting role as Blake Jr, the CEO of a fast-food restaurant chain, in the dark comedy crime film Chili Finger
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In 2026, Goodman stated he doesn't grill anymore - having grown to associate the activity with drinking.
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Goodman stated he doesn't grill anymore - having grown to associate the activity with drinking
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“t grill anymore - having grown to associate the activity with drinking. Goodman was once known for being overweight, at one point weighing close to 400 lb (180 kg). However, by August 2010, he had lost 100 lb (45 kg) through a program of exercise and food journaling. His new figure attracted attention at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2015 and the BFI London Film Festival the following month. In 2016, Goodman said of his weight loss journey:”
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2025· 1 entry
That the two of them had not spoken in "seven or eight years," with Goodman doubting Barr would even want to talk to him
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2024· 1 entry
Goodman narrated campaign ads for Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce in the 2024 United States Senate election in Missouri against incumbent Republican Senator Josh Hawley
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2023· 1 entry
Goodman appeared in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters as the older Bill Randa, reprising his role from Kong: Skull Island (2017)
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2020· 1 entry
Goodman served as the conductor narrator for the virtual train ride welcome video at the St
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2018· 3 entries
In the wake of controversial remarks made by Barr on Twitter regarding Valerie Jarrett (an advisor of former president Barack Obama), ABC canceled the revival after a single season
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For the revived, 10th season, where he said "Roseanne and I just went back to having a ball", and then stayed on for the show's subsequent spin-off The Conners
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Goodman reprised his role as Dan Conner in Roseanne, and continued to play the character in its spin-off The Conners (2018–2025)
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2017· 3 entries
It was confirmed that eight episodes would air mid-season in 2018 on ABC
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It was announced that a revival of Roseanne was in the works and that Goodman along with most of the original cast and some of the producers would return for the limited series that was being shopped around with ABC and
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Goodman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in motion pictures, located at 6767 Hollywood Boulevard
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2016· 2 entries
Goodman said of his weight loss journey: "I just stopped eating all the time
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In 2016, Goodman said of his weight loss journey: "I just stopped eating all the time.
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2013· 2 entries
Goodman was inducted as a Disney Legend
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Awarded Disney Legends (2013).
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2012· 1 entry
Said, "If I'd picture in my mind a drink—usually straight out of the bottle—I couldn't not do it
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2011· 2 entries
Goodman starred in Kevin Smith's Red State playing ATF Agent Joseph Keenan
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Goodman was a guest star on the third season of Community
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2010· 1 entry
Goodman appeared in a commercial to raise awareness for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
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2009· 2 entries
Said of his struggle with alcoholism, "I don't know how much the old Jackie Daniel's franchise ruined my memory, which is going anyway, because of my advancing decrepitude
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Goodman reprised the role of Pozzo at the Roundabout Theatre Company
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2007· 1 entry
Has been the voiceover in Dunkin' Donuts commercials
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2006· 1 entry
Awarded Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006).
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2000· 1 entry
Goodman provided the voice of Pacha in Disney's The Emperor's New Groove and, a year later, the voice of James P
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1993· 1 entry
Starred as a William Castle-type filmmaker in Matinee opposite Cathy Moriarty, and in 1994 as Fred Flintstone in The Flintstones
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1992· 3 entries
“Oops! Sorry! I heard someone say “Roar” so it’s kinda went for it.”
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“Kids are at my level. I like goofing around with them.”
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“Pardon me for loitering in front of an orchestra.”
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1990· 1 entry
Their daughter, Molly Evangeline Goodman (born 1990), has worked as a production assistant.
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1989· 1 entry
Goodman married Annabeth Hartzog from Bogalusa, Louisiana
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1986· 1 entry
With a significant comedic role in True Stories, he starred in the movie Revenge of the Nerds, and later had a brief cameo as Otis in Sweet Dreams
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1982· 1 entry
Goodman made his film debut with a small role in Eddie Macon's Run
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1975· 1 entry
And in 2013, the university presented him with an honorary doctorate degree in humane letters
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1952· 1 entry
Born 1952-06-20.
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