John Goodman

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Characters played by John Goodman

Dan Conner — The Conners (2018)

Core member of the working-class Conner family navigating daily struggles in Lanford, Illinois following Roseanne's death.

Sullivan — Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Top scarer at Monsters Inc., large blue furry monster with a heart of gold.

Eli Gemstone — The Righteous Gemstones (2019)

Widowed patriarch and founder of the Gemstone megachurch empire. Scales back his involvement in season three to hand control to his children, enters a relationship with Lori Milsap in season four, and his past as outlaw-turned-preacher Elijah is explored.

Sulley — Monsters at Work (2021)

Large blue furry monster, top scarer at Monsters, Inc.

Marshall — The Hangover Part III (2013)

Ruthless arms dealer who kidnaps Alan in Part III.

Bill Randa — Kong: Skull Island (2017)

Monarch founder who leads the Skull Island expedition.

Pacha — The Emperor's New School (2006)

A peasant whose modest home Kuzco is forced to live in. He acts as a father figure to Kuzco, helping him with school assignments and training him for physical education classes.

Sullivan — Monsters University (2013)

Naturally talented but initially arrogant monster who learns humility.

Pacha — The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

Kind village elder who teaches Kuzco about community and family values.

Al Zimmer — The Artist (2011)

Al Zimmer is the boss of Kinograph Studios and the executive responsible for its production decisions. He initially objects when George Valentin promotes Peppy Miller, later announces the studio's move from silent films to sound, and ultimately permits Peppy to create a musical production that gives George a chance to return.

Hound (voice) — Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

Gruff Autobot heavy weapons specialist.

"Big Daddy" La Bouff — The Princess and the Frog (2009)

"Big Daddy" La Bouff is Charlotte's wealthy father and the host of the masquerade ball held in Prince Naveen's honor. He is crowned king of the Mardi Gras parade, making Charlotte a princess until midnight, while Dr. Facilier schemes to use Lawrence's marriage to her to obtain his fortune.

Career Overview

John Goodman has 182 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 21 cinematic universes — most prominently Transformers with 2 titles. Signature works include Digger, The Conners, Monsters, Inc.. 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
182
Birth Date
1952-06-20
Birth Place
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 21 universes

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