John McConnell
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 13, 1958
- Birthplace
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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
- Bad Habit
Bad Habit TBA
as The Coroner
Darlin' 2019
as Dr. Grant
Our Friend 2019
as Glenn Hattaway
Instant Family 2018
as Mr. Muskie
Nigel & Oscar vs. The Sasquatch 2017
as Chuck
Abattoir 2016
as Sheriff McDermott
The Duel 2016
as Saul
Return to Sender 2015
as Choking Man
Black or White 2015
as Vertell
Cat Run 2 2014
as Guy Mancini
13 Sins 2014
as Detective
Elsa & Fred 2014
as Man in Window
12 Years a Slave 2013
as Jonus Ray
2 Guns 2013
as Officer Dave
Django Unchained 2012
Actor
Stolen 2012
as Drunk Businessman
The Baytown Outlaws 2012
as Representative Hawkins
Killing Them Softly 2012
as Bartender #2
The Courier 2012
as Detective
Seeking Justice 2011
as Liquor Store Clerk
Colombiana 2011
as Smith
The Mechanic 2011
as Vaughn
Jonah Hex 2010
as Stunk Crick Sheriff
Alabama Moon 2009
as Mr. Mitchell
Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou 2009
as Oscar
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt 2009
as Vernon Green
Ruffian 2007
as Tony Pappas
The Reaping 2007
as Mayor Brooks
The Year Without a Santa Claus 2006
Actor
Déjà Vu 2006
as Sheriff Reed / Police Chief at Disaster
Crossroads 2006
as Luther
Because of Winn-Dixie 2005
as Store Manager
The Brooke Ellison Story 2004
as Mr. Jacobs
Pop Rocks 2004
as Cop
Miracle Run 2004
Actor
The Ladykillers 2004
as Deputy Sheriff
Love Liza 2002
as High School Principal #1
The Badge 2002
as Ornell
Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat 2002
as Detective Dave Loomis
The Scoundrel's Wife 2002
as Dance Hall Owner
Hometown Legend 2002
as Rock Hill Coach
Monster's Ball 2001
as Harvey Shoonmaker
Malpractice 2001
as Walter
O Brother, Where Art Thou? 2000
as Woolworths Manager
Bayou Ghost 1997
as The Mayor
Body Count 1995
as Truck Driver
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long 1995
as 'Battlin' Bozman
Mutant Species 1995
as Redneck
Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou 1995
as Remmy
Running Wild 1995
as Sheriff
Interview with the Vampire 1994
as Gambler
King of the Hill 1993
as Patrolman Burns
Delta Heat 1992
as LaSalle
Firehead 1991
as Computer Man
This Gun for Hire 1991
as Lt. Leoville
Miller's Crossing 1990
as Cop - Brian
Credits from TMDB.