History of John Goodman in Timeline

Share: FB Share X Share Reddit Share Reddit Share
John Goodman

John Goodman is a highly acclaimed American actor who gained initial recognition through television roles before transitioning to a successful film career. He has received several awards, including a Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award, solidifying his position as one of the finest actors, per Vanity Fair.


1989: Marriage to Annabeth Hartzog

In 1989, Goodman married Annabeth Hartzog in New Orleans after meeting at a Halloween party.

1990: Birth of daughter Molly Evangeline Goodman

In 1990, Goodman's daughter, Molly Evangeline Goodman, was born.

2007: Sober since 2007

Goodman has been sober since 2007 and attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings regularly.

August 2010: Lost 100 pounds through exercise and food journaling

By August 2010, Goodman had lost 100 pounds through a program of exercise and food journaling.

2010: Appears in Deepwater Horizon oil spill awareness commercial

In 2010, Goodman appeared in a commercial to raise awareness for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill alongside other celebrities.

October 2012: Discusses struggles with alcoholism

In October 2012, Goodman discussed his past struggles with alcoholism, noting the challenges he faced while acting.

September 2015: New figure at Toronto International Film Festival

In September 2015, Goodman's weight loss attracted attention at the Toronto International Film Festival.

October 2015: New figure at BFI London Film Festival

In October 2015, Goodman's weight loss attracted attention at the BFI London Film Festival.

2017: Appears in Kong: Skull Island

Goodman starred in Kong: Skull Island in 2017

September 2019: Righteous Gemstones renewed for season 2

In September 2019, The Righteous Gemstones, where Goodman played Eli Gemstone, was renewed for a second season.

Loading Video...

2020: Narrates MLB Network documentary

In 2020, Goodman narrated a MLB Network documentary about the St. Louis Cardinals teams of the 1980s.

2020: Narrator for St. Louis Aquarium video

In 2020, Goodman narrated the welcome video for the virtual train ride at the St. Louis Aquarium.

2023: Appears in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

In 2023, Goodman reprised his role as the older Bill Randa in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

June 2024: Weight loss reported over 200 pounds

By June 2024, it was reported that Goodman had lost over 200 pounds.

2024: Narrates ads for Lucas Kunce's campaign

In 2024, Goodman narrated ads for Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce's campaign in the United States Senate election in Missouri.

January 2025: Home destroyed by Palisades Fire

In January 2025, Goodman's second home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.

2025: Starring in The Righteous Gemstones until 2025

From 2019 until 2025, Goodman starred as Eli Gemstone in The Righteous Gemstones.

Loading Video...