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John McConnell

John McConnell

Actor · Born 1958-11-13 · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John McConnell (born November 13, 1958), aka John "Spud" McConnell, is an American actor and radio personality based in New Orleans, Louisiana. McConnell is a character actor who has appeared in more than 40 films, ranging from obscure independent films (mostly filmed locally in New Orleans, or elsewhere set in the Gulf Coast region) to major cinematic release movies (such as the Coen Brothers production O Brother, Where Art Thou?). McConnell has also appeared in numerous plays, including an off-Broadway run in the one-man show The Kingfish, wherein he portrays colorful Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long. He is perhaps best-known for having portrayed Ignatius J. Reilly from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel A Confederacy of Dunces, and in that role was the model for a life-sized bronze statue of the fictitious character on historic Canal Street in downtown New Orleans. On television, McConnell made appearances over three seasons of Roseanne, with good friend and colleague John Goodman. Most recently, McConnell is featured in a recurring role on the FX series The Riches, starring Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver. McConnell is a conservative afternoo…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Django Unchained (2012)
  2. 12 Years a Slave (2013) — Jonus Ray
  3. Interview with the Vampire (1994) — Gambler
  4. Déjà Vu (2006) — Sheriff Reed / Police Chief at Disaster
  5. O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) — Woolworths Manager
  6. 2 Guns (2013) — Officer Dave
  7. The Mechanic (2011) — Vaughn
  8. Instant Family (2018) — Mr. Muskie
  9. Colombiana (2011) — Smith
  10. Killing Them Softly (2012) — Bartender #2
  11. Miller's Crossing (1990) — Cop - Brian
  12. The Ladykillers (2004) — Deputy Sheriff
  13. Jonah Hex (2010) — Stunk Crick Sheriff
  14. Return to Sender (2015) — Choking Man
  15. 13 Sins (2014) — Detective
  16. Stolen (2012) — Drunk Businessman
  17. Seeking Justice (2011) — Liquor Store Clerk
  18. Monster's Ball (2001) — Harvey Shoonmaker
  19. The Reaping (2007) — Mayor Brooks
  20. The Duel (2016) — Saul
  21. Our Friend (2019) — Glenn Hattaway
  22. Black or White (2015) — Vertell
  23. The Baytown Outlaws (2012) — Representative Hawkins
  24. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009) — Vernon Green
  25. Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) — Store Manager
  26. King of the Hill (1993) — Patrolman Burns
  27. Treme (2010) — DJ Jeffy Jeff
  28. Abattoir (2016) — Sheriff McDermott
  29. Darlin' (2019) — Dr. Grant
  30. The Courier (2012) — Detective
  31. Love Liza (2002) — High School Principal #1
  32. Elsa & Fred (2014) — Man in Window
  33. Alabama Moon (2009) — Mr. Mitchell
  34. Cat Run 2 (2014) — Guy Mancini
  35. The Badge (2002) — Ornell
  36. Miracle Run (2004)
  37. Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat (2002) — Detective Dave Loomis
  38. Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou (2009) — Oscar
  39. The Brooke Ellison Story (2004) — Mr. Jacobs
  40. The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006)