John Goodman

Biography

John Stephen Goodman, born on June 20, 1952, is a prominent American actor celebrated for his work in both television and film. He gained initial fame through his television roles, later transitioning to a successful film career. His impressive body of work has earned him several prestigious awards, including a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Vanity Fair has hailed him as "among our very finest actors."

Goodman is particularly recognized for his collaborations with the Coen brothers, featuring in films like Raising Arizona (1987), Barton Fink (1991), and The Big Lebowski (1998). His filmography also includes leading roles in King Ralph (1991) and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), along with notable supporting performances in works such as The Artist (2011) and Flight (2012).

On television, he is best known as Dan Conner in the hit series Roseanne (1988–1997; 2018) and its spin-off The Conners (2018–present). Goodman’s career also encompasses regular roles in Treme (2010–2011) and The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present), and he has frequently guest-star