John McConnell
Born: 1958-11-13 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Known For: Acting
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 afternoon radio personality, hosting a daily call-in talk show, "The Spud Show", on WWL 870 AM and 105.3 FM. Description above from the Wikipedia article John McConnell (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
2019
- Our Friend as Glenn Hattaway
- Darlin' as Dr. Grant
2018
- Instant Family as Mr. Muskie
2017
- Nigel & Oscar vs. The Sasquatch as Chuck
2015
- Return to Sender as Choking Man
2014
- Elsa & Fred as Man in Window
- Cat Run 2 as Guy Mancini
- 13 Sins as Detective
- Black or White as Vertell
2013
- 12 Years a Slave as Jonus Ray
- 2 Guns as Officer Dave
2012
- Django Unchained
- Killing Them Softly as Bartender #2
- The Baytown Outlaws as Representative Hawkins
- Stolen as Drunk Businessman
- The Courier as Detective
2011
- Colombiana as Smith
- The Mechanic as Vaughn
- Seeking Justice as Liquor Store Clerk
2009
- Alabama Moon as Mr. Mitchell
- Beyond a Reasonable Doubt as Vernon Green
- Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou as Oscar
2007
- The Reaping as Mayor Brooks
- Ruffian as Tony Pappas
2006
- Déjà Vu as Sheriff Reed / Police Chief at Disaster
- Crossroads as Luther
- The Year Without a Santa Claus
2005
- Because of Winn-Dixie as Store Manager
2004
- The Ladykillers as Deputy Sheriff
- Miracle Run
- Pop Rocks as Cop
- The Brooke Ellison Story as Mr. Jacobs
2002
- The Badge as Ornell
- Hometown Legend as Rock Hill Coach
- Love Liza as High School Principal #1
- Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat as Detective Dave Loomis
2001
- Monster's Ball as Harvey Shoonmaker
- Malpractice as Walter
2000
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? as Woolworths Manager
1996
- The Big Easy as Skank
1995
- Running Wild as Sheriff
- Mutant Species as Redneck
- Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long as 'Battlin' Bozman
- Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou as Remmy
1994
- Interview with the Vampire as Gambler
1993
- King of the Hill as Patrolman Burns
1992
- Delta Heat as LaSalle
1991
- Firehead as Computer Man
- This Gun for Hire as Lt. Leoville
1990
- Miller's Crossing as Cop - Brian