John Goodman

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Born: 6/20/1952

Biography: With a talent as large as his girth, John Goodman proved himself both a distinguished character actor and engaging leading man. A native of St. Louis, MO, Goodman went to Southwest Missouri State University on a football scholarship, but an injury compelled him to seek out a …

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ActorAll Actor Credits

Confessions of a Shopaholic [Movie] as Graham Bloomwood

2009

In the Electric Mist [Movie] as Baby Feet Balboni

2009

Bunyan & Babe [Movie] as Paul Bunyan

2009

The Princess and the Frog [Movie]

2009

Gigantic [Movie] as Al Lolly

2008

Speed Racer [Movie] as Pops

2008

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Father of the Pride [Animated TV Series] [TV Series]

2004

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DVD Review: Confessions of a Shopaholic (Two Disc Edition with Digital Copy)

07/09/09 People didn't buy much of Jerry Bruckheimer's relatable romantic comedy when it first released in theaters, but it's certainly not regulated to the bargain bins for the home video release. | Blogcritics.org Video
Top 10 (so far) for 2008

07/06/09 The first six months of the year rarely offer movie nirvana, but there are always several films worth watching and remembering. | The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ
Favorites of kids, teens on film

07/05/09 As Voldemort grows stronger, more mysteries are solved and new ones revealed. | The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ
Read the book before the movie's out

07/04/09 As Voldemort grows stronger, more mysteries are solved and new ones revealed. | Akron Beacon Journal - Akron OH
Discuss: When Spider-Man and Hollywood Hit The Stage

06/29/09 We're one cast member away from seeing how Spider-Man fares in a true live-action world. | Cinematical.com
SLAPSTICK EXISTENTIALISM ON BROADWAY

06/29/09 In the 1980s heyday of disco, when Gordon Gekko ruled Wall Street and brash young bond traders ran Manhattan's night-life, Studio 54 was the world's most famous night-club: the epicentre of decadent materialism in the most decadent, materialistic city on earth. | More Intelligent Life
Armstrong: A reality check for B-Marsh

06/19/09 Would-be Nugget (if they had gotten the second pick in the '03 draft) Darko Milicic (24); Astros bopper Carlos Lee (33); and John Goodman, whose swing in that movie looked more like Mrs. Ruth's than the Babe's (57). | The Denver Post - Denver CO
Today in History - June 20

06/19/09 On June 20, 1893, a jury in New Bedford, Mass., found Lizzie Borden not guilty of the ax murders of her father and stepmother. | San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco CA
We want Billy! When will the hot shows get to Chicago?

06/18/09 And unlike me, you may even have liked Neil Patrick Harris as the host. | The Theater Loop - Chicago Tribune
Heat Index: Who has a shot at the U.S. Open?

06/17/09 Golf's fickle, though, and often does not give us what we expect. | azcentral.com
Northwest suburban adult social calendar

06/14/09 Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. | Daily Herald - Arlington Heights IL
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20

06/10/09 Singer Rod Argent of The Zombies and Argent is 64. | The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville FL
New GI Bill ups benefits, but some vets prefer old

06/09/09 Since the end of World War II, generations of veterans have gotten help transitioning into the private sector through the Montgomery GI Bill. Starting Aug. 1, a new option is available -- the Post-9/11 GI Bill. | The Daytona Beach News-Journal - Daytona Beach FL
Pixar Doesn?t Quite Confirm Pete Doctor To Direct ?Monsters Inc. 2?

06/08/09 Instead of kudos, Docter and his next project are making headlines today: a sequel to his first Pixar feature, "Monsters Inc." Speculative rumors of a "Monsters Inc. 2" have been floating around for awhile, but we're now one step closer to official confirmation thanks to Disney expert Jim Hill. In his coverage of Licensing International Expo 2009, Hill reports that licensing buyers were told of the sequel , though they were also apparently supposed to keep the news a secret. | MTV Movies Blog
"Billy Elliot" Named Best Musical

06/07/09 (CBS) "Billy Elliot" has won the Tony as Broadway's best musical. | TheShowBuzz
Obama Date Night: Broadway Edition! [The Theeatah!]

05/30/09 Well, Wicked 's running in Chicago, and I'm willing to bet they've already seen that and The Lion King (both of which are amazing , and I hate musicals, especially CATS. Blegh.). | Gawker
Review - UP

05/28/09 What struck me while watching it was that at its end, we would inevitably find out that Carl, the lead character, was imagining the entire adventure from a near-catatonic state in his rest home room. | The Hot Blog - Movie City News
John Goodman Opens Up About His Alcohol Battle

05/18/09 Actor John Goodman has opened up about his 30-year alcoholism battle, admitting, at his lowest point; hangovers were a "luxury." | Starpulse News Blog
Exclusive: 'The Princess and the Frog' Poster Premiere!

05/11/09 Cinematical has just received this beautiful exclusive teaser poster for Disney's The Princess and the Frog , which marks the studio's triumphant return to 2D hand-drawn animation. | Cinematical.com
?The Princess And The Frog? Trailer (Full VIDEO)

05/09/09 Disney's first animated feature fronted by an African-American princess ? hits theaters with a limited run in New York and Los Angeles beginning November 25, followed by a wide release on December 11. | Hip Hop PopCrunch

Year
Result
Award
Movie

2007
Won
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip [TV Series]

1991
Won
New York Film Critics Circle
Best Supporting Actor
Barton Fink

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