John Goodman

American actor
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John Goodman was born on June 20, 1952, in Affton.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

John Goodman

Summary

John Goodman is a human[1]. Born in Affton[2], he… he was born on June 20, 1952[3]. He worked as a film producer[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], comedian[7], and voice actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,919 views/month, #1,175 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Goodman was born in Affton[2].
  • John Goodman was born on June 20, 1952[3].
  • John Goodman held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Goodman worked as a film producer[4].
  • John Goodman worked as a television actor[5].
  • John Goodman worked as a film actor[6].
  • John Goodman worked as a comedian[7].
  • John Goodman's professions included voice actor[8].
  • John Goodman worked as a stage actor[11].
  • John Goodman was educated at Missouri State University[12].
  • John Goodman's education included a stint at St. Louis Community College[13].
  • John Goodman was educated at Affton High School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to John Goodman is Roseanne[15].
  • A notable work attributed to John Goodman is Monsters, Inc.[16].
  • A notable work attributed to John Goodman is The Flintstones[17].
  • John Goodman received the Primetime Emmy Award[18].
  • John Goodman received the Disney Legends[19].
  • John Goodman received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series[20].
  • John Goodman received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
  • John Goodman was a member of SAG-AFTRA[22].
  • John Goodman was a member of Screen Actors Guild[23].
  • John Goodman is recorded as male[24].
  • John Goodman's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John Goodman's member of sports team is recorded as Missouri State Bears football[26].
  • John Goodman was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Goodman was born in Affton[2]. He was born on June 20, 1952[3].

Education

Educated at Missouri State University[12], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1905[30], headquartered in Springfield[31]; St. Louis Community College[13], a community college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1962[34]; and Affton High School[14], a Comprehensive high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1930[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], comedian[7], voice actor[8], and stage actor[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Roseanne[15], a television series[38]; Monsters, Inc.[16], an animated film[39], directed by Pete Docter[40]; and The Flintstones[17], a film[41], directed by Brian Levant[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award[18], a group of awards[43], in United States[44], founded in 1949[45]; Disney Legends[19], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1987[48]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series[20], a class of award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1975[51]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[52], in United States[53].

Personal Life

John Goodman was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

Why It Matters

John Goodman ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,919 views/month, #1,175 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

He has been cited as an influence by Brett Kelly[56], an actor[57], b. 1993[58], of Canada[59].

FAQs

Where was John Goodman born?

John Goodman was born in Affton[2].

What did John Goodman do for work?

John Goodman worked as film producer[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], comedian[7], and voice actor[8].

Where did John Goodman go to school?

John Goodman was educated at Missouri State University[12], St. Louis Community College[13], and Affton High School[14].

What awards did John Goodman receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award[18], Disney Legends[19], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series[20], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].

Who did John Goodman influence?

John Goodman has been cited as an influence by Brett Kelly[56].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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