John McConnell
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 13, 1958 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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.
Known For
Filmography
Bad Habit
Movie · as The Coroner
Our Friend
Movie · as Glenn Hattaway
Darlin'
Movie · as Dr. Grant
Instant Family
Movie · as Mr. Muskie
Nigel & Oscar vs. The Sasquatch
Movie · as Chuck
Abattoir
Movie · as Sheriff McDermott
The Duel
Movie · as Saul
Return to Sender
Movie · as Choking Man
Black or White
Movie · as Vertell
Cat Run 2
Movie · as Guy Mancini
Elsa & Fred
Movie · as Man in Window
13 Sins
Movie · as Detective
12 Years a Slave
Movie · as Jonus Ray
2 Guns
Movie · as Officer Dave
The Courier
Movie · as Detective
Django Unchained
Movie
The Baytown Outlaws
Movie · as Representative Hawkins
Killing Them Softly
Movie · as Bartender #2
Stolen
Movie · as Drunk Businessman
The Mechanic
Movie · as Vaughn
Seeking Justice
Movie · as Liquor Store Clerk
Colombiana
Movie · as Smith
Jonah Hex
Movie · as Stunk Crick Sheriff
Treme
TV · as DJ Jeffy Jeff · 1 ep
Alabama Moon
Movie · as Mr. Mitchell
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Movie · as Vernon Green
Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou
Movie · as Oscar
The Reaping
Movie · as Mayor Brooks
Ruffian
Movie · as Tony Pappas
Déjà Vu
Movie · as Sheriff Reed / Police Chief at Disaster
Crossroads
Movie · as Luther
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Movie
Because of Winn-Dixie
Movie · as Store Manager
The Ladykillers
Movie · as Deputy Sheriff
Miracle Run
Movie
Pop Rocks
Movie · as Cop
The Brooke Ellison Story
Movie · as Mr. Jacobs
The Badge
Movie · as Ornell
Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat
Movie · as Detective Dave Loomis
Love Liza
Movie · as High School Principal #1
Hometown Legend
Movie · as Rock Hill Coach
The Scoundrel's Wife
Movie · as Dance Hall Owner
Monster's Ball
Movie · as Harvey Shoonmaker
Malpractice
Movie · as Walter
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Movie · as Woolworths Manager
Bayou Ghost
Movie · as The Mayor
The Big Easy
TV · as Skank · 1 ep
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
Movie · as 'Battlin' Bozman
Mutant Species
Movie · as Redneck
Running Wild
Movie · as Sheriff
Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou
Movie · as Remmy
Body Count
Movie · as Truck Driver
Interview with the Vampire
Movie · as Gambler
King of the Hill
Movie · as Patrolman Burns
Delta Heat
Movie · as LaSalle
This Gun for Hire
Movie · as Lt. Leoville
Firehead
Movie · as Computer Man
Miller's Crossing
Movie · as Cop - Brian