John Goodman then and now #johngoodman #theconners #thebiglebowski
Channel: BEFORE AND AFTER
Date: 2023-03-19

John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is an American actor. He rose to prominence in television before transitioning his career into film becoming an acclaimed and popular character actor. He's received numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Vanity Fair has called him "among our very finest actors." IndieWire named him one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.

He is known as a character actor and regular collaborator with the Coen brothers, starring in such films as Raising Arizona (1987), Barton Fink (1991), The Big Lebowski (1998), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), and Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). He also had voice roles in numerous animated films, appearing as Pacha in The Emperor's New Groove franchise (2000–2008), James P. "Sulley" Sullivan in Disney/Pixar's Monsters, Inc. franchise (2001–2021), Baloo in The Jungle Book 2 (2003), George Wolfsbottom in Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004), Layton T. Montgomery in Bee Movie (2007), Eli "Big Daddy" LaBouff in The Princess and the Frog (2009), and Mr. Prendergast in ParaNorman (2012).

Goodman's other film performances include lead roles in Always (1989), King Ralph (1991), The Babe (1992), The Flintstones (1994), Blues Brothers 2000 (1998), and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016), and supporting roles in True Stories (1986), Storytelling (2001), Beyond the Sea (2004), Evan Almighty (2007), Speed Racer (2008), Pope Joan (2009), The Artist (2011), Argo (2012), The Hangover Part III (2013), The Monuments Men (2014), Trumbo (2015), Patriots Day (2016), and Atomic Blonde (2017).

On television, he gained national fame for his role as the family patriarch Dan Conner in the ABC comedy series Roseanne (1988–1997; 2018), for which he received a Golden Globe Award, and its sequel series The Conners (2018–present). Goodman had regular roles in the HBO drama series Treme (2010–2011), the Audience Network legal drama series Damages (2011), the Prime Video comedy series Alpha House (2013–2014), and the HBO comedy series The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present). He has been a frequent host of Saturday Night Live (1989–2013), as well as playing guest roles in series such as The West Wing (2003–2004), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006), and Community (2011–2012).

In 2019, Goodman starred in the role of Southern megachurch preacher and family patriarch Eli Gemstone on the HBO comedy The Righteous Gemstones, created by and co-starring Danny McBride. Goodman accepted the role right after the revived Roseanne series had been cancelled and before its spin-off The Conners was announced, which led to Goodman doing both shows. The Righteous Gemstones was renewed for a second season in September 2019.

John Goodman best works:
"The Big Lebowski" (1998) - In this cult classic film directed by the Coen brothers, Goodman plays Walter Sobchak, a Vietnam War veteran and loyal friend to Jeff Bridges' character, The Dude. Goodman's performance as Walter is both hilarious and heartbreaking, making him a standout in the film.

"Roseanne" (1988-1997) - Goodman played the lovable and sarcastic Dan Conner in this popular sitcom. His chemistry with Roseanne Barr's character made the show a hit, and his portrayal of a blue-collar family man earned him critical acclaim.

"Monsters, Inc." (2001) - Goodman provided the voice for Sulley, a lovable monster who works at a company that collects children's screams to power their world. Goodman's voice acting brought Sulley to life and helped make the film a beloved classic.

"Barton Fink" (1991) - In another Coen brothers film, Goodman played Charlie Meadows, a friendly neighbor who may not be who he seems. His performance earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes.

"10 Cloverfield Lane" (2016) - In this suspenseful thriller, Goodman plays Howard Stambler, a man who claims to have saved a young woman from a catastrophic attack, but may be hiding a darker secret. Goodman's performance as the unhinged and paranoid Howard was chilling and unforgettable.

"The Artist" (2011) - Although Goodman only had a small role in this Oscar-winning film, his performance as studio executive Al Zimmer was a standout. His charisma and energy helped bring the film's Hollywood setting to life.

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