John Michael Higgins

Biography

John Michael Higgins (born February 12, 1963) is an American comic actor whose film credits include Christopher Guest's mockumentaries, the role of David Letterman in HBO's The Late Shift, and a starring role in the American version of Kath & Kim. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Michael Higgins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Overview

John Michael Higgins has 118 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Pitch Perfect with 3 titles. Signature works include Planes: Fire & Rescue, Yes Man, Fun with Dick and Jane. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

118

Birth Date

1963-02-12 00:00:00

Birth Place

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

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  Planes: Fire & Rescue
• 

  Yes Man
• 

  Fun with Dick and Jane
• 

  The Ugly Truth
• 

  Fred Claus
• 

  Blade: Trinity

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

• Pitch Perfect (3 titles)
• This Is Spinal Tap Collection (1 titles)
• Scooby-Doo! Zombie Island Collection (1 titles)
• Jesse Stone Collection (1 titles)
• Princess Sofia Collection (1 titles)
• Cars (1 titles)
• Planes Collection (1 titles)
• The Best Man Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Jim Carrey (2 collaborations)
• Kerry Hoyt (2 collaborations)
• Bob Morrisey (2 collaborations)
• Ed Harris (1 collaborations)
• Dane Cook (1 collaborations)
• Julie Bowen (1 collaborations)
• Curtis Armstrong (1 collaborations)
• Hal Holbrook (1 collaborations)
• Teri Hatcher (1 collaborations)
• Brad Garrett (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (118 credits)

  • Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

    Bob Kitness

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Prom Dates

    Lundy

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Classmates

    Dean Cain

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

    Warren Stone (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Pickled

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Curse of Bridge Hollow

    Principal Floyd

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Licorice Pizza

    Jerry Frick

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Ghosts

    - The List (2026) ... Paul actor actors
    2021
  • Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

    - Nia Vardalos, Jodie Sweetin, and John Michael Higgins (2021) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
    2021
  • Monsters at Work

    - The Cover Up (2021) ... Argus Blinks (voice) actor actors
    2021
  • Saved by the Bell

    Principal Toddman

    actor

    actors

    - Let the Games Begin (2021) ... Principal Toddman actor actors

    - Dancing to the Max (2021) ... Principal Toddman actor actors

    - The Gift (2021) ... Principal Toddman actor actors

    - La Guerra de Aisha (2021) ... Principal Toddman actor actors

    - Wrestling With the Future (2021) ... Principal Toddman actor actors
    2020
  • Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island

    Alan Smithee (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Status Update

    Mr. Moody

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold

    The Riddler (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • 25 Words or Less

    - Episode 39 () ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 33 () ... Self actor actors

    - 31 () ... Self actor actors
    2018
  • Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    - The Evil League of Mutants (2019) ... Warren Stone (voice) actor actors
    2018
  • Pitch Perfect 3

    John

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • #realityhigh

    Principal Dixon

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Shimmer Lake

    Brad Dawkins

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Wally's Opening Day

    Announcer (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Dropping The Soap

    Flock Deluge

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Almost Christmas

    Brooks

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?

    Mayor Wally

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Mascots

    Upton French

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Internet Famous

    Dave Larson

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Breaking the Bank

    Richard Grinding

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Sundown

    Kent

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Angie Tribeca

    - Heading to the Legal Beagle (2018) ... Dr. Zaius actor actors

    - If You See Something, Solve Something (2017) ... Dr. Zaius actor actors

    - The Thumb Affair (2016) ... Randy / Dr. Zaius actor actors
    2016
  • Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise

    Evan

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Pitch Perfect 2

    John Smith

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Tell

    Huffman

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy

    Flambeau (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Planes: Fire & Rescue: Cad Spinner

    Cad Spinner (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars

    Additional Voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Planes: Fire & Rescue

    Cad Spinner (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Terry the Tomboy

    Doctor Larry

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • A Million Ways to Die in the West

    Dandy #1

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • All Hail King Julien

    - The End Is Here (2017) ... Barty (voice) actor actors

    - Night Creatures (2017) ... Barty (voice) actor actors

    - Love Gauntlet (2016) ... Barty (voice) actor actors

    - Oh Brother Where Aren't Thou? (2016) ... Barty (voice) actor actors

    - Dance, Dance, Resolution (2016) ... Barty (voice) actor actors
    2014
  • The Best Man Holiday

    Stan

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Super Buddies

    Drex (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Rapture-Palooza

    Mr. Lewis

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Sofia the First

    - The Secret Library: Tale of the Eternal Torch (2017) ... Flambeau (voice) actor actors

    - The Curse of Princess Ivy (2014) ... (voice) actor actors
    2013
  • Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse

    Prince John (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Pitch Perfect

    John Smith

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • My Uncle Rafael

    Damon

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Time Travel Mater

    Stanley (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Big Miracle

    Wes Handrick

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Legend of Korra

    - The Last Stand (2014) ... Varrick (voice) actor actors

    - Day of the Colossus (2014) ... Varrick (voice) actor actors

    - Kuvira's Gambit (2014) ... Varrick (voice) actor actors

    - Operation Beifong (2014) ... Varrick (voice) actor actors

    - Beyond the Wilds (2014) ... Varrick (voice) actor actors
    2012
  • Doc McStuffins

    - Blast Off! (2012) ... Zero (voice) actor actors
    2012
  • We Bought a Zoo

    Walter Ferris

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • 6 Month Rule

    Paul

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Bad Teacher

    Principal Wally Snur

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Bob's Burgers

    - Boogie Days (2024) ... Doug (voice) actor actors

    - Video Killed the Gene-io Star (2022) ... Doug (voice) actor actors

    - Gene's Christmas Break (2021) ... Doug (voice) actor actors

    - Yachty or Nice (2020) ... Glencrest President (voice) actor actors

    - The Gene Mile (2019) ... Doug (voice) actor actors
    2011
  • Awkward.

    - Happy Campers. Happier Trails (2016) ... Garrett Gibson actor actors
    2011
  • 2 Broke Girls

    - And The Pity Party Bus (2016) ... Elliot actor actors
    2011
  • Switched at Birth

    - Borrowing Your Enemy's Arrows (2015) ... Larry Shimingo actor actors
    2011
  • Jessie

    - Between the Swoon and New York City (2014) ... Carlisle actor actors
    2011
  • Wright vs. Wrong

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Human Target

    - The Other Side of the Mall (2010) ... Richard Applebaum actor actors
    2010
  • Couples Retreat

    Therapist

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Ugly Truth

    Larry Freeman

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Fired Up!

    Coach Keith

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Still Waiting...

    Dennis

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Good Wife

    - A More Perfect Union (2013) ... Rodney Jesko actor actors

    - Parenting Made Easy (2011) ... Rodney Jesko actor actors
    2009
  • Community

    - Pascal's Triangle Revisited (2010) ... Professor Whitman actor actors

    - Debate 109 (2009) ... Professor Whitman actor actors

    - Introduction to Film (2009) ... Professor Whitman actor actors
    2009
  • Glee

    - Dream On (2010) ... Russell actor actors
    2009
  • Yes Man

    Nick

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales

    Stanley (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Suite Life on Deck

    - Twister (3) (2011) ... Mr. Tipton actor actors
    2008
  • Batman: The Brave and the Bold

    - The Criss Cross Conspiracy! (2010) ... Riddler (voice) actor actors

    - A Bat Divided! (2010) ... Riddler (voice) actor actors
    2008
  • Cars Toons

    - Time Travel Mater (2012) ... Stanley (voice) actor actors
    2008
  • The Thick of It

    Rep. 'Chad' Alger

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

    Record Producer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Fred Claus

    Willie

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Evan Almighty

    Marty

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • For Your Consideration

    Corey Taft

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Break-Up

    Richard Meyers

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Psych

    - Chivalry Is Not Dead... But Someone Is (2010) ... Clive Prescott actor actors
    2006
  • Fun with Dick and Jane

    Garth

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • ESL: English as a Second Language

    Norman Benjamin

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

    Andre Devine

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Nightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of Blade Trinity

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Numb3rs

    - Dreamland (2009) ... Floyd Mayborne actor actors
    2005
  • Blade: Trinity

    Dr. Edgar Vance

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • After the Sunset

    Hotel Manager (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Killer Diller

    Deermont

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Joey

    - Joey and the Christmas Party (2005) ... Albert actor actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Still Crazy After All These Years (2004) ... Jerry Austin actor actors

    - Head Cases (2004) ... Jerry Austin actor actors
    2004
  • A Mighty Wind

    Terry Bohner

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Monte Walsh

    Robert Slocum

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Arrested Development

    - Exit Strategy (2006) ... Wayne Jarvis actor actors

    - Fakin' It (2006) ... Wayne Jarvis actor actors

    - The Righteous Brothers (2005) ... Wayne Jarvis actor actors

    - Sad Sack (2004) ... Wayne Jarvis actor actors

    - In God We Trust (2003) ... Wayne Jarvis actor actors
    2003
  • The Kronenberg Chronicles

    Julius Kronenberg

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk and the Game Show (2004) ... Roddy Lankman actor actors
    2002
  • George Lopez

    - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Honey (2002) ... Charles actor actors
    2002
  • The Man Who Wasn't There

    Emergency Room Physician (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Cats & Dogs

    Ginger Kitten (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Teddy Bears' Picnic

    Whit Summers

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Best in Show

    Scott Donlan

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • 7 Days to Live

    Social Worker

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Time Of Your Death (2006) ... Anthony Caprice actor actors
    2000
  • Bicentennial Man

    Bill Feingold

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Family Guy

    - Row v. Wade (2025) ... Auctioneer (voice) actor actors

    - Dog Is My Co-Pilot (2025) ... King (voice) actor actors
    1999
  • From the Earth to the Moon

    - The Original Wives' Club (1998) ... Master of Ceremonies actor actors
    1998
  • Wag the Dog

    John Levy

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • G.I. Jane

    Chief of Staff

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show

    - Honey, They Call Me The Space Cowboy (1997) ... actor actors
    1997
  • The Late Shift

    David Letterman

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Cybill

    - Cybill Does Diary (1996) ... Chip actor actors
    1995
  • Weird Science

    - I, Chettus (1997) ... actor actors
    1994
  • Party of Five

    - S'Wunnerful Life (1997) ... Glenn actor actors
    1994
  • Frasier

    - It Takes Two to Tangle (2001) ... William actor actors
    1993
  • Mad About You

    - Paved with Good Intentions (1999) ... Patrick actor actors

    - Breastfeeding (1998) ... Patrick actor actors
    1992
  • Seinfeld

    - The Little Jerry (1997) ... Kurt actor actors
    1989
  • Vampire's Kiss

    Ed

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Class of '86

    Various

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Miami Vice

    - Hell Hath No Fury... (1988) ... Murray Phillips actor actors
    1984
  • The Frog King

    actor

    actors
    1981