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John McConnell

John McConnell

Known For Acting
Birthday Nov 13, 1958 (66)
Birthplace Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Popularity 0.6 (history)
Updated Aug 09, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 (mostl ... y 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

Darlin'

Darlin'

2019

as Dr. Grant

Our Friend

Our Friend

2019

as Glenn Hattaway

Instant Family

Instant Family

2018

as Mr. Muskie

Sasq-Watch!

Sasq-Watch!

2017

as Chuck

Abattoir

Abattoir

2016

as Sheriff McDermott

The Duel

The Duel

2016

as Saul

Return to Sender

Return to Sender

2015

as Choking Man

13 Sins

13 Sins

2014

as Detective

Black or White

Black or White

2014

as Vertell

Cat Run 2

Cat Run 2

2014

as Guy Mancini

Elsa & Fred

Elsa & Fred

2014

as Man in Window

2 Guns

2 Guns

2013

as Officer Dave

12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave

2013

as Jonus Ray

The Courier

The Courier

2012

as Detective

Killing Them Softly

Killing Them Softly

2012

as Bartender #2

Stolen

Stolen

2012

as Drunk Businessman

The Baytown Outlaws

The Baytown Outlaws

2012

as Representative Hawkins

The Mechanic

The Mechanic

2011

as Vaughn

Seeking Justice

Seeking Justice

2011

as Liquor Store Clerk

Jonah Hex

Jonah Hex

2010

as Stunk Crick Sheriff

Alabama Moon

Alabama Moon

2009

as Mr. Mitchell

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

2009

as Vernon Green

The Reaping

The Reaping

2007

as Mayor Brooks

Ruffian

Ruffian

2007

as Tony Pappas

Crossroads

Crossroads

2006

as Luther

Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

2006

as Sheriff Reed / Police Chief at Disaster

Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie

2005

as Store Manager

The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

2004

as Deputy Sheriff

Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat

Blood Feast 2: All U Can Eat

2002

as Detective Dave Loomis

The Badge

The Badge

2002

as Ornell

Love Liza

Love Liza

2002

as High School Principal #1

Malpractice

Malpractice

2001

as Walter

Monster's Ball

Monster's Ball

2001

as Harvey Shoonmaker

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

2000

as Woolworths Manager

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long

Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long

1995

as 'Battlin' Bozman

Mutant Species

Mutant Species

1995

as Redneck

Interview with the Vampire

Interview with the Vampire

1994

as Gambler

King of the Hill

King of the Hill

1993

as Patrolman Burns

Delta Heat

Delta Heat

1992

as LaSalle

This Gun for Hire

This Gun for Hire

1991

as Lt. Leoville

Miller's Crossing

Miller's Crossing

1990

as Cop - Brian

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

The Big Easy

as Skank

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 11, 1996

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