Actor

John Goodman: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 93
on screen: 1983–2025
box office: $3.82B
nomination: 1
average score: 51

Born: June 20, 1952 (age 74)
Birthplace: Affton, Missouri, U.S.
Full name: John Stephen Goodman
Citizenship: USA
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1975-present
Spouses: Anna Beth Hartzog
Children: 1

Known for

The Best John Goodman Movies

The highest-rated films John Goodman is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Atomic Blonde (2017) scores highest, at 65. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

John Goodman's Career in Numbers

John Goodman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Goodman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Survivors (1983) to Smurfs (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

John Goodman Movies by Decade

1980s 13
1990s 20
2000s 19
2010s 25
2020s 3

The 2010s were John Goodman's busiest decade, with 25 films.

John Goodman Movies by Genre

Drama 19
Comedy 9
Action 9
Adventure 7
Family 7
Animation 5
Tv movie 5
Crime 4
Documentary 3
Romance 2

Drama is the genre John Goodman has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of comedy (9).

John Goodman Career Milestones

First film: The Survivors 1983
Biggest box office hit: Monsters University $744M worldwide
Best-rated film: Atomic Blonde Movie Echo Score 65
Newest film: Smurfs 2025

93 credits

John Goodman Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Goodman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 51. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

John Goodman Movies as an Actor

John Goodman in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

John Goodman: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

49th Golden Globe Awards
- John Goodman: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) Barton Fink

Biography

Who Is John Goodman?

John Goodman was born in Affton, Missouri, U.S. in 1952 and is 74 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is an influential American actor who gained notability in television before transitioning to a successful and acclaimed film career. Within the entertainment industry, Goodman has received many accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. His reputation is so esteemed that Vanity Fair once referred to Goodman as 'among our very finest actors'.

Goodman's cinematic repertoire includes notable collaborations with the Coen brothers, starring in films such as 'Raising Arizona' and 'The Big Lebowski'. He also took on leading roles in 'King Ralph' and 'The Babe', among others, and had memorable supporting roles in 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Bringing Out the Dead'. Additionally, Goodman has lent his distinctive voice to animated classics in the 'Monsters, Inc.' franchise and 'The Emperor's New Groove'. On the small screen, he is recognized for his portrayal of family patriarch Dan Conner in the ABC comedy series 'Roseanne', and its spin-off 'The Conners'. His acting career extends to the stage where he has performed in numerous productions at The Public Theatre, and made his Broadway and West End debuts.

Works with

Who John Goodman Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Goodman shares the most films with. Billy Crystal comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Jeff Bridges (5).

FAQ

John Goodman: Questions & Answers

How many movies John Goodman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has John Goodman been in?

John Goodman is credited on 93 films, from 1983 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Goodman's highest-grossing movie?

Monsters University (2013) is John Goodman's biggest box office hit, with $744M worldwide, ahead of Monsters, Inc. (2001) ($580M). Across every film with box office figures, John Goodman's movies have made $3.82B.

John Goodman's biggest hits

What is the best John Goodman movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Goodman's best-rated film is Atomic Blonde (2017) with a score of 65, followed by Captive State (2019) (63).

Best John Goodman movies, ranked

Has John Goodman won an Oscar?

John Goodman has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, John Goodman has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is John Goodman?

John Goodman is 74 years old, born on June 20, 1952 in Affton, Missouri, U.S..

What is John Goodman's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Goodman's filmography is Smurfs (2025), in the role of Papa Smurf.

Who does John Goodman work with most often?

John Goodman shares the most films with Billy Crystal (6 films), Jeff Bridges (5 films) and Ethan Coen (5 films).

The Best John Goodman Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 93 credits.

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