History of John Goodman in Timeline
John Goodman is a celebrated American actor who initially gained recognition through television roles and subsequently became a well-regarded and sought-after film actor. Throughout his career, he has been honored with several prestigious awards, including a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Goodman's talent and contributions to the field of acting have earned him high praise, with Vanity Fair acknowledging him as one of the most exceptional actors of our time. He is known for his versatility and ability to embody a wide range of characters, making him a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1989: Married Annabeth Hartzog
In 1989, Goodman married Annabeth Hartzog in New Orleans after they met at a Halloween party.
1990: Daughter Molly Evangeline Goodman Born
In 1990, Goodman's daughter, Molly Evangeline Goodman, was born.
1995: Original Voice of Yellow M&M
In 1995, Goodman was the original voice of the yellow M&M before being replaced the following year.
2000: Featured in The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Coyote Ugly
In 2000, Goodman appeared in the films The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Coyote Ugly.
2000: Voice of Pacha in The Emperor's New Groove
In 2000, John Goodman voiced the character Pacha in Disney's animated film, The Emperor's New Groove.
2001: Appearance in Storytelling
In 2001, Goodman was featured in the film Storytelling.
2004: Appearance in Beyond the Sea
In 2004, Goodman appeared in the film Beyond the Sea.
2007: Appearance in Evan Almighty
In 2007, Goodman had a role in the film Evan Almighty.
2007: Voice of Layton T. Montgomery in Bee Movie
In 2007, Goodman voiced the character Layton T. Montgomery in the animated film Bee Movie, adding to his extensive voice acting credits.
2007: Sobriety
In 2007, John Goodman embarked on his sobriety journey, as revealed in his October 2012 statement. Since then, he has been committed to maintaining his sobriety, attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every morning.
2008: Played Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol
In 2008, Goodman portrayed the Ghost of Christmas Present in the Kodak Theatre production of A Christmas Carol, alongside Christopher Lloyd.
2008: Featured in Speed Racer
In 2008, Goodman was featured in the film Speed Racer.
2009: Cast in In the Electric Mist and role in Pope Joan
In 2009, Goodman was cast in In the Electric Mist as Julie "Baby Feet" Balboni and appeared in Pope Joan.
2009: Reprised Role of Pozzo in Waiting for Godot
In 2009, John Goodman reprised the role of Pozzo in Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot at the Roundabout Theatre Company.
2009: Discussed Struggles with Alcoholism in Interview
In a 2009 interview, Goodman discussed his struggles with alcoholism.
August 2010: Weight Loss
In August 2010, John Goodman had lost 100 lb (45 kg) through exercise and food journaling, marking a significant change in his physical appearance and health.
2010: Appeared in Commercial for Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Awareness
In 2010, Goodman appeared in a commercial to raise awareness for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
2011: Guest star on Community, Voice in Rage, and roles in The Artist and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
In 2011, Goodman guest starred on Community, voiced Dan Hagar in the video game Rage, and appeared in The Artist and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.
February 2012: Reported Reunion with Roseanne Barr for Downwardly Mobile Pilot
In February 2012, reports indicated Goodman's reunion with Roseanne Barr for a new NBC pilot titled Downwardly Mobile, although the series was not picked up.
October 2012: Goodman Discusses Alcoholism
In October 2012, John Goodman discussed his struggles with alcoholism, noting that he had been sober since 2007 and attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings daily. He admitted to drinking to get through performances and feeling fortunate he was never fired. This reveals his challenges with addiction and his commitment to recovery.
August 10, 2013: Inducted as a Disney Legend
On August 10, 2013, John Goodman was inducted as a Disney Legend.
2013: Role in The Hangover Part III
In 2013, Goodman appeared in The Hangover Part III.
2013: Reprising Sulley in Monsters University
In 2013, Goodman reprised his role as James P. "Sulley" Sullivan in the prequel to Monsters, Inc., titled Monsters University.
2014: Roles in The Monuments Men and Transformers: Age of Extinction
In 2014, Goodman starred in The Monuments Men and voiced Hound in Transformers: Age of Extinction.
2014: Alpha House Ended After Two Seasons
In 2014, the show Alpha House, where Goodman played Gil John Biggs, ended after two seasons.
April 2015: West End Debut in American Buffalo
In April 2015, Goodman made his West End debut, starring as Donny in American Buffalo at the Wyndham's Theatre.
September 2015: Appearance at Toronto International Film Festival
In September 2015, John Goodman's new figure, resulting from his weight loss, attracted attention at the Toronto International Film Festival.
October 2015: Appearance at BFI London Film Festival
In October 2015, John Goodman's changed appearance continued to draw attention at the BFI London Film Festival, following his weight loss.
2016: Starred in The Front Page on Broadway
In 2016, Goodman starred as Sheriff Hartman in the Broadway revival of The Front Page.
2016: Roles in 10 Cloverfield Lane and Patriots Day
In 2016, Goodman starred in 10 Cloverfield Lane and Patriots Day.
March 10, 2017: Received Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On March 10, 2017, Goodman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in motion pictures.
April 28, 2017: Roseanne Revival Announced
On April 28, 2017, the announcement of a revival of Roseanne was made, with Goodman returning along with the original cast.
May 16, 2017: Roseanne Revival Confirmed to Air on ABC
On May 16, 2017, it was confirmed that eight episodes of the Roseanne revival would air mid-season in 2018 on ABC.
2017: Reprised Role from Kong: Skull Island
In 2017, Goodman appeared in Kong: Skull Island, as Bill Randa.
2017: Roles in Atomic Blonde and Transformers: The Last Knight
In 2017, Goodman starred in Atomic Blonde and returned as Hound in Transformers: The Last Knight.
May 29, 2018: ABC Canceled Roseanne Revival
On May 29, 2018, ABC canceled the Roseanne revival following controversial remarks made by Roseanne Barr.
October 16, 2018: The Conners Premiered on ABC
On October 16, 2018, The Conners, a Roseanne spin-off, premiered on ABC.
September 2019: The Righteous Gemstones Renewed for a Second Season
In September 2019, The Righteous Gemstones, starring Goodman, was renewed for a second season.
2020: Narrator for St. Louis Aquarium Welcome Video
In 2020, Goodman served as the conductor narrator for the virtual train ride welcome video at the St. Louis Aquarium.
2020: Narrated MLB Network Documentary About St. Louis Cardinals
In 2020, lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan Goodman narrated a MLB Network documentary about the Cardinals teams of the 1980s.
2021: Voice of Sulley in Monsters at Work
In 2021, John Goodman voiced Sulley in the Disney+ series Monsters at Work, continuing his role from Monsters, Inc.
2023: Appeared in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
In 2023, Goodman appeared in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, reprising his role as the older Bill Randa.
June 2024: Reported Weight Loss
In June 2024, it was reported that John Goodman had lost over 200 pounds, highlighting his continued commitment to health and fitness.
2024: Narrated Ads for Lucas Kunce's Senate Campaign
In 2024, Goodman narrated ads for Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce's campaign in the United States Senate election in Missouri.
2024: Voice of Sulley in Disney Dreamlight Valley Update
In 2024, Goodman updated his role as Sulley, lending his voice to the video game Disney Dreamlight Valley.
January 2025: Goodman's second home in Pacific Palisades destroyed by fire
In January 2025, Goodman's second home in Pacific Palisades was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
