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John McConnell

Actor / Radio Personality | * 11/13/1958 (65) | Baton Rouge, Louisiana
John "Spud" McConnell (born November 13, 1958) is an American actor and television/radio personality based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is married to actor/producer Maureen Brennan. 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 O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Django Unchained, 12 Years a Slave, and Interview with the Vampire. 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 has had recurring roles in several series, among them Underground and Hap & Leonard. He also made several appearances over three seasons of Roseanne, wi... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Thriller | Comedies

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Movies with John McConnell as Actor(38)

as Dr. Grant2019 Darlin'
as Mr. Muskie2018 Instant Family
as Chuck2017 Sasq-Watch!
as Sheriff McDermott2016 Abattoir
as Saul2016 The Duel
as Choking Man2015 Return to Sender
as Man in Window2014 Elsa & Fred
as Detective2014 13 Sins
as Vertell2014 Black or White
as Guy Mancini2014 Cat Run 2
as Jonus Ray2013 12 Years a Slave
as Officer Dave2013 2 Guns
as Representative Hawkins2012 The Baytown Outlaws
as Bartender #22012 Killing Them Softly
as Drunk Businessman2012 Stolen
as Vaughn2011 The Mechanic
as Liquor Store Clerk2011 Seeking Justice
as Stunk Crick Sheriff2010 Jonah Hex
as Mr. Mitchell2009 Alabama Moon
as Vernon Green2009 Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
as Mayor Brooks2007 The Reaping
as Sheriff Reed / Police Chief at Disaster2006 Déjà Vu
as Luther2006 Crossroads
as Store Manager2005 Because of Winn-Dixie
as Deputy Sheriff2004 The Ladykillers
as Detective Dave Loomis2002 Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat
as Ornell2002 The Badge
as Walter2001 Malpractice
as Harvey Shoonmaker2001 Monster's Ball
as Sheriff1995 Running Wild
as Patrolman Burns1993 King of the Hill
as LaSalle1992 Delta Heat
as Lt. Leoville1991 This Gun for Hire
as Brian1990 Miller's Crossing

Full Name: John McConnell
Born: Thursday, 11/13 1958 (November) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (current age: 65 years + 136 days)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Dog)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Other names for John McConnell (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"John Spud McConnell"
"Jack McConnell"
"Spuds McConnell"
"Spud McConnell"
"John 'Spud' McConnell"
John McConnell frequently works together with these people:
J.D. Evermore (9x, Actor)
David Jensen (8x, Actor)
Ethan Coen (7x, Crew)
Joel Coen (6x, Crew)
Ritchie Montgomery (6x, Actor)
Lenore Banks (5x, Actress)
Marcus Lyle Brown (5x, Actor)
Danny Cosmo (5x, Crew)
Carol Sutton (5x, Actress)
Joe Chrest (5x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:97006, Added: 05/27/2018, Last updated: 03/23/2024