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John Slattery, actor
Actor

John Slattery: Movies & Box Office

films
19
on screen
1996–2026
box office
$179M
average score
64
Born
August 13, 1962 (age 64)
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Full name
John M. Slattery Jr.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Director
Years active
1988-present
Spouses
Talia Balsam
Children
1
Known for

The Best John Slattery Movies

The highest-rated films John Slattery is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Nuremberg (2025) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

John Slattery's Career in Numbers

John Slattery's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Slattery works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Lily Dale (1996) to Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

John Slattery Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 5
  2. 2000s 3
  3. 2010s 4
  4. 2020s 4

The 1990s were John Slattery's busiest decade, with 5 films.

John Slattery Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 6
  • Drama 5
  • Biography 3
  • Tv movie 1
  • Thriller 1

Comedy is the genre John Slattery has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of drama (5).

John Slattery Career Milestones

First film
Lily Dale 1996
Biggest box office hit
Spotlight $98.7M worldwide
Best-rated film
Nuremberg Movie Echo Score 78
19 credits

John Slattery Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Slattery is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is John Slattery?

John Slattery was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. in 1962 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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.

Works with

Who John Slattery Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Slattery shares the most films with. Janeane Garofalo comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Ken Marino (2).

FAQ

John Slattery: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has John Slattery been in?

John Slattery is credited on 19 films, from 1996 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Slattery's highest-grossing movie?

Spotlight (2015) is John Slattery's biggest box office hit, with $98.7M worldwide, ahead of Nuremberg (2025) ($71.1M). Across every film with box office figures, John Slattery's movies have made $179M.

John Slattery's biggest hits

What is the best John Slattery movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Slattery's best-rated film is Nuremberg (2025) with a score of 78, followed by Churchill (2017) (62).

Best John Slattery movies, ranked

How old is John Slattery?

John Slattery is 64 years old, born on August 13, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S..

What is John Slattery's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Slattery's filmography is Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (2026), in the role of John Slattery.

Who does John Slattery work with most often?

John Slattery shares the most films with Janeane Garofalo (2 films), Ken Marino (2 films) and Elizabeth Banks (2 films).

The Best John Slattery Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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