Actor · Creator
John Michael Higgins
John Michael Higgins has worked on 71 movies and 62 TV shows, between 1981 and 2026. On Nahoko: 46 movies and 53 TV shows. Best known for Yes Man, The Ugly Truth and Bad Teacher.
- Born
- 12 February 1963 (63 years old)
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Activities
- Actor · Creator
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1981
- Education
- Walter Johnson High School, La Jolla High School, Amherst College
Known for
★ 6.8Rent/BuyYes Man2008
★ 6.4Rent/BuyThe Ugly Truth2009
★ 5.7Rent/BuyBad Teacher2011
★ 5.8
Blade: Trinity2004
★ 5.5Rent/BuyEvan Almighty2007
★ 6.2
Fun with Dick and Jane2005
★ 7.0
We Bought a Zoo2011
★ 5.8Rent/BuyThe Break-Up2006
★ 7.1Rent/BuyWag the Dog1997
★ 6.1Rent/BuyG.I. Jane1997
★ 5.7Rent/BuyFred Claus2007
★ 5.9Planes: Fire & Rescue2014
★ 6.3
Shimmer Lake2017
★ 6.3Rent/BuyFor Your Consideration2006
★ 5.6The Curse of Bridge Hollow2022
★ 5.2
Rapture-Palooza2013
★ 8.0
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law2000
★ 6.2
Almost Christmas2016
★ 7.0Rent/BuyGreat News2017
★ 5.1#Realityhigh2017Where to watch
United States
69 of their 99 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
John Michael Higgins (born February 12, 1963) is an American comic actor whose film credits include Christopher Guest's mockumentaries, the role of David Letterman in HBO's The Late Shift, and a starring role in the American version of Kath & Kim.
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Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1981
- Titles on Nahoko
- 46 movies and 53 TV shows
- Main genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 5.9 IMDb
- Most voted
- Yes Man
- Box office
- $2B, led by The Ugly Truth ($321.7M)
Frequent collaborators
Parker Posey2 titles together
Jim Carrey2 titles together
Vince Vaughn2 titles together
Rob Corddry2 titles togetherFilmography 99
2026
- President CurtisTV showTV show · as Ken Jeffries (voice) · 1 episode
★ 7.2
2025
- Spinal Tap II: The End ContinuesMovieMovie · as Bob Kitness
★ 6.4
2024
- Prom DatesMovieMovie · as Lundy★ 5.2
2022
- The Curse of Bridge HollowMovieMovie · as Principal Floyd★ 5.6
- Super PumpedTV showTV show · as Mike Ovitz · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.3
- Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The MovieMovieMovie · as Warren Stone (voice)★ 6.2
2021
- Licorice PizzaMovieMovie · as Jerry Frick★ 7.1
- GhostsTV showTV show · as Paul · 1 episode
★ 7.9 - Monsters at WorkTV showTV show · as Argus Blinks (voice) · 1 episode★ 7.0
2020
- Saved by the BellTV showTV show · as Principal Toddman · 20 episodes★ 5.7
2018
- Single ParentsTV showTV show · as Bud Cooper · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.2
- Status UpdateMovieMovie · as Mr. Moody
★ 5.8 - Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTV showTV show · as Warren Stone (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.0
2017
- Pitch Perfect 3MovieMovie · as John★ 5.8
- Shimmer LakeMovieMovie · as Brad Dawkins★ 6.3
- Great NewsTV showTV show · as Chuck · 23 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.0
- #RealityhighMovieMovie · as Principal Dixon★ 5.1
2016
- Angie TribecaTV showTV show · as Randy / Dr. Zaius · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.1
- Almost ChristmasMovieMovie · as Brooks★ 6.2
- MascotsMovieMovie · as Upton French
★ 5.8 - SundownMovieMovie · as Kent
★ 5.4 - Internet FamousMovieMovie · as Dave Larson★ 3.5
2015
- Pitch Perfect 2MovieMovie · as John Smith★ 6.4
2014
- A Million Ways to Die in the WestMovieMovie · as Dandy #1Rent/Buy★ 6.1
- Planes: Fire & RescueMovieMovie · as Cad Spinner (voice)★ 5.9
- All Hail King JulienTV showTV show · as Barty (voice) · 7 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.2
- TellMovieMovie · as Huffman★ 5.6
- Breaking the BankMovieMovie · as Richard Grinding
★ 4.9
2013
- The Best Man HolidayMovieMovie · as Stan★ 6.6
- Rapture-PaloozaMovieMovie · as Mr. Lewis★ 5.2
- Turbo FASTTV showTV show · as Pasadena Paul / Trash Fire Snail (voice) · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 6.5
- Instant MomTV showTV show · as Hoyt Ebnetter · 2 episodes★ 6.5
2012
- Pitch PerfectMovieMovie · as John Smith
★ 7.1 - The Legend of KorraTV showTV show · as Varrick (voice) · 22 episodes★ 8.3
- Big MiracleMovieMovie · as Wes HandrickRent/Buy★ 6.5
- Men at WorkTV showTV show · as Lindesy Tucker · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.1
- Sofia the FirstTV showTV show · as Flambeau (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.9
- Doc McStuffinsTV showTV show · as Zero (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.5
- Sullivan & SonTV showTV show★ 6.3
2011
- Bad TeacherMovieMovie · as Principal Wally SnurRent/Buy★ 5.7
- We Bought a ZooMovieMovie · as Walter Ferris★ 7.0
- 2 Broke GirlsTV showTV show · as Elliot · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 6.7
- Bob's BurgersTV showTV show · as Doug / RV Guy / Mr. Perkins / Glencrest President (voice) · 8 episodes
★ 8.2 - Awkward.TV showTV show · as Garrett Gibson · 1 episode★ 7.5
- WilfredTV showTV show · as Dr. Cahill · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.8
- Switched at BirthTV showTV show · as Larry Shimingo · 1 episode★ 7.7
- JessieTV showTV show · as Carlisle · 1 episode★ 6.2
- Franklin & BashTV showTV show · as Dominic · 1 episode★ 7.6
- Happily DivorcedTV showTV show · as Peter Lovett · 34 episodes★ 6.8
2010
- Human TargetTV showTV show · as Richard Applebaum · 1 episode
★ 7.7
2009
- CommunityTV showTV show · as Professor Whitman · 3 episodes★ 8.5
- The Ugly TruthMovieMovie · as Larry FreemanRent/Buy★ 6.4
- GleeTV showTV show · as Russell · 1 episode★ 6.8
- Couples RetreatMovieMovie · as Therapist★ 5.6
- The Good WifeTV showTV show · as Rodney Jesko · 2 episodes★ 8.3
- Fired Up!MovieMovie · as Coach Keith★ 6.1
2008
- Yes ManMovieMovie · as NickRent/Buy★ 6.8
- The Suite Life on DeckTV showTV show · as Mr. Tipton · 1 episode★ 6.4
- Batman: The Brave and the BoldTV showTV show · as Riddler (voice) · 2 episodes★ 7.4
- Kath & KimTV showTV show · as Phil Knight · 17 episodes★ 4.9
- Raising the BarTV showTV show · as Judge Albert Farnsworth · 9 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.3
2007
- Evan AlmightyMovieMovie · as MartyRent/Buy★ 5.5
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryMovieMovie · as Record Producer (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 6.9
- Fred ClausMovieMovie · as WillieRent/Buy★ 5.7
2006
- The Break-UpMovieMovie · as Richard MeyersRent/Buy★ 5.8
- PsychTV showTV show · as Clive Prescott · 1 episode★ 8.4
- For Your ConsiderationMovieMovie · as Corey TaftRent/Buy★ 6.3
2005
- Fun with Dick and JaneMovieMovie · as Garth★ 6.2
- Numb3rsTV showTV show · as Floyd Mayborne · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.0
2004
- Blade: TrinityMovieMovie · as Dr. Edgar Vance★ 5.8
- Boston LegalTV showTV show · as Jerry Austin · 2 episodes★ 8.5
- After the SunsetMovieMovie · as Hotel Manager (uncredited)★ 6.2
- JoeyTV showTV show · as Albert · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 6.1
- Jiminy Glick in LalawoodMovieMovie · as Andre Devine★ 5.1
- Game OverTV showTV show · as Ransom Transom / Sparks / Sully / Frank / Cashier / Sully / Guidance Counselor / Proctor / Deli Guy / Pet #1 (voice) · 1 episode★ 5.8
2003
- Arrested DevelopmentTV showTV show · as Wayne Jarvis · 5 episodes★ 8.6
- A Mighty WindMovieMovie · as Terry Bohner★ 7.2
2002
- MonkTV showTV show · as Roddy Lankman · 1 episode★ 8.1
- George LopezTV showTV show · as Charles · 1 episode★ 6.9
2001
- The Man Who Wasn't ThereMovieMovie · as Emergency Room Physician (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 7.5
- Cats & DogsMovieMovie · as Ginger Kitten (voice)Rent/Buy★ 5.2
2000
- CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV showTV show · as Anthony Caprice · 1 episode★ 7.7
- Best in ShowMovieMovie · as Scott Donlan★ 7.5
- Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawTV showTV show · as Mentok the Mindtaker (voice) · 39 episodes★ 8.0
- Seven Days to LiveMovieMovie · as Social Worker★ 5.1
1999
- Family GuyTV showTV show · as King / Auctioneer (voice) · 1 episode★ 8.1
- Bicentennial ManMovieMovie · as Bill Feingold★ 6.9
1998
- From the Earth to the MoonTV showTV show · as Master of Ceremonies · 1 episode★ 8.5
1997
- Wag the DogMovieMovie · as John LevyRent/Buy★ 7.1
- G.I. JaneMovieMovie · as Chief of StaffRent/Buy★ 6.1
- Ally McBealTV showTV show · as Steven Milter · 13 episodes★ 6.9
1995
- CybillTV showTV show · as Chip · 1 episode★ 6.9
1994
- Party of FiveTV showTV show · as Glenn · 1 episode★ 6.9
- Weird ScienceTV showTV showRent/Buy★ 6.8
1993
- FrasierTV showTV show · as William · 1 episode★ 8.2
1992
- Mad About YouTV showTV show · as Patrick · 2 episodes★ 6.8
1989
- SeinfeldTV showTV show · as Kurt · 1 episode★ 8.8
1988
- Vampire's KissMovieMovie · as Ed★ 6.1
1984
- Miami ViceTV showTV show · as Murray Phillips · 1 episode★ 7.6
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2023
- ClassmatesMovieMovie · as Dean Cain
- Split SecondTV showTV show · as Host · Creator · 168 episodes
2022
- PickledMovieMovie · as themselves
2021
- Celebrity Wheel of FortuneTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode
2019
- Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie IslandMovieMovie · as Alan Smithee (voice)
- SunnysideTV showTV show · as Wallace Furley · 1 episode
2018
- 25 Words or LessTV showTV show · as themselves · 4 episodes
- America SaysTV showTV show · as themselves · 590 episodes
- Fortune RookieTV showTV show · as Mikey · 1 episode
- Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the BoldMovieMovie · as The Riddler (voice)
2017
- Dropping The SoapMovieMovie · as Flock Deluge
- Wally's Opening DayMovieMovie · as Announcer (voice)
2016
- Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?MovieMovie · as Mayor Wally
2015
- Jesse Stone: Lost in ParadiseMovieMovie · as Evan
2014
- Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas SpecialMovieMovie · as themselves
- Phineas and Ferb: Star WarsMovieMovie · as Additional Voices (voice)
- Planes: Fire & Rescue: Cad SpinnerMovieMovie · as Cad Spinner (voice)
- Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess IvyMovieMovie · as Flambeau (voice)
- Terry the TomboyMovieMovie · as Doctor Larry
2013
- Super BuddiesMovieMovie · as Drex (voice)
2012
- My Uncle RafaelMovieMovie · as Damon
- Time Travel MaterMovieMovie · as Stanley (voice)
- Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry MouseMovieMovie · as Prince John (voice)
2011
- 6 Month RuleMovieMovie · as Paul
2010
- Glory DazeTV showTV show · as Brother Jerrod · 2 episodes
- Wright vs. WrongMovieMovie
2009
- Still Waiting...MovieMovie · as Dennis
2008
- Cars Toon Mater's Tall TalesMovieMovie · as Stanley (voice)
2007
- The Thick of ItMovieMovie · as Rep. 'Chad' Alger
2006
- So NoTORIousTV showTV show · as Phillip Walker · 1 episode
2005
- ESL: English as a Second LanguageMovieMovie · as Norman Benjamin
- Nightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of Blade TrinityMovieMovie · as themselves
2004
- Killer DillerMovieMovie · as Deermont
2003
- Monte WalshMovieMovie · as Robert Slocum
2002
- The Kronenberg ChroniclesMovieMovie · as Julius Kronenberg
2001
- Teddy Bears' PicnicMovieMovie · as Whit Summers
1999
- Get RealTV showTV show · as George Clark · 1 episode
1998
- Brother's KeeperTV showTV show · as Mark · 3 episodes
1997
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowTV showTV show
1996
- The Late ShiftMovieMovie · as David Letterman
1995
- The Single GuyTV showTV show · as Reverend Fuller · 1 episode
1986
- Class of '86MovieMovie · as Various
1981
- The Frog KingMovieMovie