John Halligan - Actor Profile

John Halligan

Acting
Freshness: Feb 08, 2026
1Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

About John Halligan

John lost his thirteen-year-old son, Ryan, to suicide on October 7, 2003. At the time of his death, Ryan was a student at a middle school in Essex Junction, Vermont. It was revealed in much greater detail after Ryan’s death that he was ridiculed and humiliated by peers at school and on-line. In memory of his son, John spearheaded the Vermont Bully Prevention bill which was signed into law (ACT117) in May 2004 and only a few months after Ryan’s death. He also successfully led the passage of the law pertaining to mandatory suicide prevention education in public schools (ACT 114) in April 2006. Mr. Halligan has been outspoken about the need for more education and prevention of bullying, cyberbullying and teen suicide throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America. He has appeared on several national TV programs including Primetime with Diane Sawyer, PBS Frontline, and Oprah. John also spoke at the United Nations Cyberhate Seminar in 2009.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Halligan reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of John Halligan's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Halligan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Halligan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Halligan's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Halligan.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide Self Super Hit Similar →

John Halligan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Halligan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Halligan is "Stories of Strength and Hope: Preventing Youth Suicide" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has John Halligan acted in?

John Halligan has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.