John Slattery

John M. Slattery Jr. is an American actor and director whose career spans over three decades, from his first screen appearance in the late 1980s to ongoing roles in television and film. Born on August 13, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts, he grew up as one of six children in a family of Irish descent, the son of Joan, a retired accountant, and John "Jack" Slattery, a leather merchant. He attended Saint Sebastian's School and earned a BFA from The Catholic University of America in 1984, laying a solid foundation for his craft. Slattery first gained wide recognition for his portrayal of the charismatic ad executive Roger Sterling on the AMC series Mad Men (2007‑2015), a performance that earned him four Emmy nominations and multiple SAG and Critics' Choice awards. His film work includes memorable roles such as Ben Bradlee Jr. in the Best Picture‑winning Spotlight (2015) and Howard Stark in several Marvel Cinematic Universe entries, including Iron Man 2, Ant‑Man, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Endgame. In addition to acting, he made his directorial debut with God's Pocket (2014), showcasing his talent behind the camera. Slattery's television résumé also features lead roles in Homefront, Jack & Bobby, and neXt, as well as recurring appearances on Desperate Housewives, 30 Rock, Arrested Development, and Veep. He has lent his voice to audiobooks by Don DeLillo, Stephen King, and Ernest Hemingway, further demonstrating his versatile storytelling abilities. Beyond the screen, Slattery has cultivated a stable personal life, marrying actress Talia Balsam in 1998; the couple shares a son and resides in SoHo, Manhattan, where he continues to balance family, acting, and occasional directing projects.