John Howard
ActingAbout John Howard
Has a sister, Jan. Grew up in Warrawee, NSW Australia and went to Knox Grammar School. Dropped out of medicine and law at university. Graduated in 1978 from NIDA with Penny Cook, Robert Grubb. Played leading roles from 1981 to 2012 in various plays. Won a Critics Circle award in 1992 for "The Crucible" and "Mongrels". Twice won Variety Entertainer of the Year (1992,2006). Nominated for an AFI award for "Joh's Jury" and nine times since.Silver logie winner for "Seachange" (2001) . Associate Director of the Sydney Theatre Company from 1992 to 1995. Launched the Australian People's Theatre (associated with the Sydney Theatre Company). Has a daughter born in 1996 and a son from a previous marriage. He is most famous for SeaChange (1998) and All Saints (2008). Ambassador for Variety (The Children's Charity) and Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation ( AMDF ).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Howard reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Howard's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Howard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mad Max: Fury Road, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Howard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Howard's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Howard.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Riley | Sports Broadcaster | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | The People Eater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Matter Of Principle | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Merger | Bull Barlow | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Frontier | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Last Cab to Darwin | Simmo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mad Max: Fury Road | The People Eater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Grace Under Water | Ken | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Jindabyne | Carl | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Man's Gotta Do | Eddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Japanese Story | Richards | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Take Away | Burgies CEO | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Road from Coorain | Angus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Man Who Sued God | Edward Piggott | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | In a Savage Land | Rev Macgregor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Never Tell Me Never | Uncle Darryl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Blackrock | Len Kirby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dating the Enemy | Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Joh's Jury | Hedley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Young Einstein | Preston Preston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Evil Angels | Lyle Morris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Around the World in Eighty Ways | Dr. Proctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Strikebound | Bashed Scab | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Razorback | Danny | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Bush Christmas | Sly | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Gary's Story | Gary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Highest Honour | Captain R. C. Page | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Club | Geoff Hayward | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Capone | Warden J. Johnston | Average | Similar → |
John Howard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Howard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Howard is "Mad Max: Fury Road" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has John Howard acted in?
John Howard has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Howard?
Other notable films include "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", "The Road from Coorain", and "Joh's Jury".