John McConnell
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.
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Movies (48)
Darlin'
as Dr. Grant
2019
Our Friend
as Glenn Hattaway
2019
Instant Family
as Mr. Muskie
2018
Nigel & Oscar vs. The Sasquatch
as Chuck
2017
Abattoir
as Sheriff McDermott
2016
The Duel
as Saul
2016
Return to Sender
as Choking Man
2015
Black or White
as Vertell
2014
Cat Run 2
as Guy Mancini
2014
13 Sins
as Detective
2014
Elsa & Fred
as Man in Window
2014
12 Years a Slave
as Jonus Ray
2013
2 Guns
as Officer Dave
2013
Django Unchained
2012
Stolen
as Drunk Businessman
2012
The Baytown Outlaws
as Representative Hawkins
2012
Killing Them Softly
as Bartender #2
2012
The Courier
as Detective
2012
Seeking Justice
as Liquor Store Clerk
2011
Colombiana
as Smith
2011
The Mechanic
as Vaughn
2011
Jonah Hex
as Stunk Crick Sheriff
2010
Alabama Moon
as Mr. Mitchell
2009
Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou
as Oscar
2009
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
as Vernon Green
2009
Ruffian
as Tony Pappas
2007
The Reaping
as Mayor Brooks
2007
The Year Without a Santa Claus
2006
Déjà Vu
as Sheriff Reed / Police Chief at Disaster
2006
Crossroads
as Luther
2006
Because of Winn-Dixie
as Store Manager
2005
The Brooke Ellison Story
as Mr. Jacobs
2004
Pop Rocks
as Cop
2004
Miracle Run
2004
The Ladykillers
as Deputy Sheriff
2004
Love Liza
as High School Principal #1
2002
The Badge
as Ornell
2002
Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat
as Detective Dave Loomis
2002
Hometown Legend
as Rock Hill Coach
2002
Monster's Ball
as Harvey Shoonmaker
2001
Malpractice
as Walter
2001
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
as Woolworths Manager
2000
Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long
as 'Battlin' Bozman
1995
Mutant Species
as Redneck
1995
Jake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou
as Remmy
1995
Running Wild
as Sheriff
1995
Interview with the Vampire
as Gambler
1994
King of the Hill
as Patrolman Burns
1993
