Acting

John Goodman

Titles: 151movies51TV shows

Career: Active from 1980 to 2025, busiest in 2000 with 6 main titles.

Leading roles: 73
top three billing

Average score: 62/100

Highest rated: The Book of Manning
80/100

What stands out

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John Goodman Catalog average

Rarely in their work

Psychological
4.5, average 5.6
Violence
3.2, average 4.3
Melancholy
3.8, average 4.7
Tension
5.2, average 6.1

Main genres

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Recurring tags

Character-Driven 10
Family-Friendly 8
Wholesome Entertainment 7
Nostalgic 6
Social Commentary 5
Family Adventure 5
Heartwarming 5
Psychological Thriller 4
Romantic Drama 4
Gritty Realism 4
Quirky Characters 4
Eccentric Characters 4

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

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2020s

3 titles · average score 67

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2010s

7 titles · average score 73

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2000s

11 titles · average score 69

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TV show · as Vice Dean Laybourne

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TV show · as Howard Erickson

Poster for Boulevard of Broken Dreams

TV show · as (archive footage)

Poster for The Emperor's New School

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1990s

12 titles · average score 70

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1980s

6 titles · average score 72

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