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John Michael Higgins

Actor | * 02/12/1963 (61) | Boston, Massachusetts (United States of America (USA))
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John Michael Higgins (born February 12, 1963) is an American actor, game show host, and comedian 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. He portrayed Peter Lovett in the TV Land original sitcom Happily Divorced and provided the voice of Iknik Blackstone Varrick in The Legend of Korra and Mini-Max in Big Hero 6: The Series. He also starred in the NBC sitcom Great News as Chuck Pierce for two seasons. Since 2018, he has hosted the game show America Says, which earned him a 2019 Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host, though he lost to Alex Trebek. Higgins attended Amherst College, graduating in 1985 and was a member of the a cappella group the Zumbyes. Starting on April 17, 2023, he has also hosted the new version of the game show ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Kids & Family

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College student Beca knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain we ...

Pitch Perfect

PG-13

2012 | 3.7/5 | 1h 52min
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The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly on ...

Best in Show

PG-13

2000 | 3.5/5 | 1h 30min
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Director Christopher Guest reunites the team from "Best In Show" and "Waiting for Guffman" to tell the story of 60's-era folk musicians, who, inspired by the death of their former manager, get back on ...

A Mighty Wind

PG-13

2003 | 3.4/5 | 1h 31min
Comedy, Music
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A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job and her students is forced to return to her job to make enough money for a boob job after her rich fiancé dumps her. ...

Bad Teacher

R

2011 | 2.8/5 | 1h 32min
Comedy
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Movies with John Michael Higgins as Actor(68)

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as himself2022 Pickled
as Principal Floyd2022 The Curse of Bridge Hollow
as Warren Stone (voice)2022 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
as Jerry Frick2021 Licorice Pizza
as Alan Smithee (voice)2019 Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island
as Mr. Moody2018 Status Update
as The Riddler (voice)2018 Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold
as Mentok the Mindtaker (voice)2018 Harvey Birdman, Attorney General
as Principal Dixon2017 #realityhigh
as John2017 Pitch Perfect 3
as Brad Dawkins2017 Shimmer Lake
as Brooks2016 Almost Christmas
as Kent2016 Sundown
as Dave Larson2016 Internet Famous
as Upton French2016 Mascots
as Richard Grinding2016 Breaking the Bank
as Mayor Wally2016 Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?
as Evan2015 Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
as John2015 Pitch Perfect 2
as Huffman2014 Tell
as himself2014 Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special
as Cad (voice)2014 Planes: Fire & Rescue
as Additional Voices (voice)2014 Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
as Dandy #12014 A Million Ways to Die in the West
as Flambeau (voice)2014 Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy
as Drex (voice)2013 Super Buddies
as Stan2013 The Best Man Holiday
as Damon2012 My Uncle Rafael
as Prince John (voice)2012 Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse
as Paul2012 6 Month Rule
as Stanley (voice)2012 Time Travel Mater
as John2012 Pitch Perfect
as Wes Handrick2012 Big Miracle
as Principal Wally Snur2011 Bad Teacher
as Walter Ferris2011 We Bought a Zoo
as Therapist2009 Couples Retreat
as Dennis2009 Still Waiting...
as Coach Keith2009 Fired Up!
as Larry2009 The Ugly Truth
as Stanley2008 Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
as Nick2008 Yes Man
as Marty2007 Evan Almighty
as Record Producer2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
as Willie2007 Fred Claus
as Richard Meyers2006 The Break-Up
as Corey Taft2006 For Your Consideration
as himself2005 Nightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of 'Blade Trinity'
as Norman Benjamin2005 ESL: English as a Second Language
as Garth2005 Fun with Dick and Jane
as Andre Devine2004 Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
as Deermont2004 Killer Diller
as Dr. Edgar Vance2004 Blade: Trinity
as Terry Bohner2003 A Mighty Wind
as Robert Slocum2003 Monte Walsh
as Whit Summers2002 Teddy Bears' Picnic
as Julius Kronenberg2002 The Kronenberg Chronicles
as Ginger Kitten (voice)2001 Cats & Dogs
as Emergency Room Physician (uncredited)2001 The Man Who Wasn't There
2000 Seven Days to Live
as Scott Donlan2000 Best in Show
as Bill Feingold1999 Bicentennial Man
as Chief of Staff1997 G.I. Jane
as John Levy1997 Wag the Dog
as David Letterman1996 The Late Shift
as Ed1988 Vampire's Kiss
as Various1986 Class of '86
1981 The Frog King

TV Shows/Series with John Michael Higgins as Actor(57)

as himself2023 Split Second
as Mike Ovitz2022 Super Pumped
as himself2022 Celebrity Jeopardy!
as Argus Blinks (voice)2021 Monsters at Work
as Principal Toddman2020 Saved by the Bell
as Bud Cooper2018 Single Parents
as Warren Stone (voice)2018 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
as Self - Host2018 America Says
as Mikey2018 Fortune Rookie
as Chuck2017 Great News
as Randy / Dr. Zaius2016 Angie Tribeca
as Dr. Zaius2016 Angie Tribeca
as himself2015 Lip Sync Battle
as Barty (voice)2014 All Hail King Julien
as Pasadena Paul / Trash Fire Snail (voice)2013 Turbo FAST
2012 Sullivan & Son
as Dr. Cahill2011 Wilfred
as Larry Shimingo2011 Switched at Birth
as Garrett Gibson2011 Awkward.
as Peter Lovett2011 Happily Divorced
as Carlisle2011 Jessie
as Elliot2011 2 Broke Girls
as Glencrest President (voice)2011 Bob's Burgers
as Doug (voice)2011 Bob's Burgers
as RV Guy (voice)2011 Bob's Burgers
as Mr. Perkins (voice)2011 Bob's Burgers
2011 Franklin & Bash
2010 Glory Daze
as Russell2009 Glee
as Professor Whitman2009 Community
as Judge Albert Farnsworth2008 Raising the Bar
as Mr. Tipton2008 The Suite Life on Deck
as Phil Knight2008 Kath & Kim
as Riddler (voice)2008 Batman: The Brave and the Bold
as Clive Prescott2006 Psych
2005 Numb3rs
as Jerry Austin (uncredited)2004 Boston Legal
as Albert2004 Joey
as Ransom Transom / Sparks (voice)2004 Game Over
as Sully / Frank / Cashier (voice)2004 Game Over
as Sully / Guidance Counselor / Proctor (voice)2004 Game Over
as Deli Guy / Pet #1 (voice)2004 Game Over
as Wayne Jarvis2003 Arrested Development
2002 George Lopez
2002 Monk
as Mentok the Mindtaker (voice)2000 Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
as Anthony Caprice2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as George Clark1999 Get Real
as Mark1998 Brother's Keeper
as Master of Ceremonies1998 From the Earth to the Moon
1997 Ally McBeal
1995 The Single Guy
1994 Weird Science
as William1993 Frasier
1992 Mad About You
as Kurt1989 Seinfeld
1984 Miami Vice

Full Name: John Michael Higgins
Born: Tuesday, 02/12 1963 (February) in Boston, Massachusetts (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 61 years + 67 days)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Amherst College, La Jolla High School, Walter Johnson High School
Other names for John Michael Higgins (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Τζον Μίχαελ Χιγκινς"
John Michael Higgins frequently works together with these people:
David Herman (73x, Actor)
Larry Murphy (47x, Actor)
Brooke Dillman (37x, Actress)
Larry David (31x, Actor)
Dee Bradley Baker (24x, Actor)
Melissa Bardin Galsky (24x, Actress)
Norman Brenner (24x, Actor)
John DiMaggio (19x, Actor)
James Arnold Taylor (19x, Actor)
Brian Huskey (19x, Actor)
Jeff Bennett (18x, Actor)
Christopher Guest (12x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:2092, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/10/2024