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United States John Goodman is a distinguished American actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage, consistently delivering impactful roles to a wide audience.
Goodman has partnered with Coors Light to promote their products and services.
Goodman has partnered with M&M's to promote their products and services. He was the original voice of the yellow M&M in 1995.
Goodman has partnered with Aflac to promote their products and services.
Early in his career, Goodman did commercials for Levi's jeans.
Goodman appeared in early commercials for Mennen aftershave, notably for Skin Bracer with the tagline "Thanks... I needed that!".
Goodman also appeared in early commercials for Diet 7Up.
Goodman was featured in commercials for Nestle early in his career.
Starting in 2007, John Goodman has been the voiceover in Dunkin' Donuts commercials.
John Stephen Goodman, born on June 20, 1952, in Affton, Missouri, has established a prolific career in acting spanning several decades. His early life was marked by the loss of his father at age two, leading to a childhood often described as withdrawn. After graduating from Affton High School and attending Southwest Missouri State University on a football scholarship, a knee injury shifted his focus to the university’s drama program. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1975 and then moved to New York City to pursue acting. He initially found work in voice-overs, commercials, and off-Broadway plays, notably appearing in a Skin Bracer television ad with the tagline “Thanks… I needed that!”
Goodman’s career breakthrough came with his role as Dan Conner on the highly popular ABC sitcom “Roseanne” from 1988 to 1997, a role for which he earned a Best Actor Golden Globe in 1993. His collaborative relationship with the Coen brothers began with “Raising Arizona” (1987) and continued with prominent roles in films like “Barton Fink” (1991), “The Big Lebowski” (1998), and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (2000). He has also lent his voice to numerous animated films, including his iconic portrayal of Sulley in Disney/Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” (2001) and subsequent franchise entries. Beyond his extensive filmography (over 50 films), Goodman has won two American Comedy Awards and has hosted “Saturday Night Live” 14 times, demonstrating his range and enduring appeal in comedy.
More recently, Goodman reprised his role as Dan Conner in the 2018 revival of “Roseanne” and its spin-off “The Conners” (2018–2025). He also gained critical acclaim for his role as a televangelist in the HBO series “The Righteous Gemstones” (2019–2025). Recognized for his contributions to entertainment, he was inducted as a Disney Legend in 2013 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017. Goodman has been open about his personal struggles with alcoholism, achieving sobriety in 2007, and his significant weight loss journey. His career is characterized by a blend of comedic and dramatic performances, establishing him as a highly respected and versatile actor.
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