John Stephen Goodman is an American film, television, and stage actor. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he is best known for his role as Dan Conner on the television series Roseanne (1988-1997), for which he won a Best Actor Golden Globe award in 1993. Goodman is also noted for appearances in the films of the Coen brothers...See full bio »
1998Blues Brothers 2000
(performer: "Lookin' For A Fox", "Riders In The Sky A Cowboy Legend", "Funky Nassau", "Turn On Your Love Light", "Please, Please, Please")
1995The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series &Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
1992The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture & Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy/Musical
1991The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1989The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Winner: Favourite Male Performer in New Television Series and Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Series
We'll shoot in Los Angeles, on the same lot where we shot Roseanne. It'll be difficult because I live in New Orleans. But I really enjoy doing sitcoms. You've got 22 minutes a week to put on a new play. It keeps me off the street. [about his role as a gay construction worker]
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Trivia:
He was in the original Broadway cast of the 1985 musical "Big River", which is based on The Adventures of Huckelberry Finn. He played Pap Finn and can be heard on the cast recording singing "Guv'ment".
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Trademark:
Frequently appears in films by The Coen Brothers
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