Fan mail address
John Goodman
The Gersh Agency, Inc.
9465 Wilshire Blvd.
6th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2605
USA
Address information
The Gersh Agency, Inc.
(Talent Agency)
9465 Wilshire Blvd.
6th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2605
USA
Phone: (310) 274-6611
Fax: (310) 278-6232
John Goodman is an acclaimed American actor known for his remarkable versatility across television, film, and stage. Born on June 20, 1952, in Affton, Missouri, Goodman grew up in a working-class family. His father, Leslie, passed away when John was just two years old, leaving his mother Virginia to raise him and his siblings on her income as a retail worker. This early hardship and sense of responsibility influenced Goodman’s tenacious work ethic and determination to succeed in life.
Goodman discovered a love for performance while attending Affton High School and went on to study at Missouri State University on a football scholarship. However, an injury ended his athletic dreams, and he refocused his energy on acting, studying drama, and honing his craft. After college, Goodman moved to New York City in the late 1970s to pursue a professional acting career. He worked in commercials, off-Broadway plays, and smaller roles to make ends meet, slowly building his reputation as a powerful stage performer.
Goodman’s breakthrough role came in 1988 with the television series Roseanne, where he starred as Dan Conner, the affable, blue-collar husband of Roseanne Barr’s character. His portrayal of Dan was both heartwarming and humorous, resonating deeply with audiences who connected with the show’s realistic portrayal of family life. His performance earned him widespread acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award in 1993, and established him as one of America’s favorite TV dads. He stayed with Roseanne for nearly a decade and later returned to the role in the reboot The Conners, which began airing in 2018 after Roseanne’s cancellation. Goodman’s work on both series displayed his ability to blend humor with emotional depth, keeping his character relevant and compelling across generations.
