John Goodman

**John Stephen Goodman** (born June 20, 1952) is an influential American actor who gained notability in television before transitioning to a successful and acclaimed film career. Within the entertainment industry, Goodman has received many accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. His reputation is so esteemed that Vanity Fair once referred to Goodman as 'among our very finest actors'. Goodman's cinematic repertoire includes notable collaborations with the Coen brothers, starring in films such as 'Raising Arizona' and 'The Big Lebowski'. He also took on leading roles in 'King Ralph' and 'The Babe', among others, and had memorable supporting roles in 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Bringing Out the Dead'. Additionally, Goodman has lent his distinctive voice to animated classics in the 'Monsters, Inc.' franchise and 'The Emperor's New Groove'. On the small screen, he is recognized for his portrayal of family patriarch Dan Conner in the ABC comedy series 'Roseanne', and its spin-off 'The Conners'. His acting career extends to the stage where he has performed in numerous productions at The Public Theatre, and made his Broadway and West End debuts.