John Michael Higgins

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 12, 1963

Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

About John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins (born February 12, 1963) is an American comic actor whose film credits include Christopher Guest's mockumentaries, the role of David Letterman in HBO's The Late Shift, and a starring role in the American version of Kath & Kim. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Michael Higgins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Michael Higgins reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of John Michael Higgins's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Michael Higgins remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sofia The First: The Curse Of Princess Ivy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Michael Higgins Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

Sofia The First: The Curse Of Princess Ivy (2014) movie poster

★10.0

Sofia The First: The Curse Of Princess Ivy — Princess Ivy has turned the whole kingdom of Enchancia black and white! It's up to Sofia and Amber to save the day.

Sofia The First: The Curse Of Princess Ivy

2014•Animation

★8.5

★8.5

Classmates — A computer mixup gives two college freshmen the chance to swap places but things take a turn when the switch puts them b

Classmates

2023•Comedy

★8.5

Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy — The revelation of a spellbinding secret sets in motion the most thrilling adventure in the history of SOFIA THE FIRST! A

Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy

2014•Family

★8.0

★8.0

The Thick of It — A put-upon member of Congress is harassed by inept politicians. Based on the BBC series, "The Thick of It."

The Thick of It

2007

★7.5

The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) movie poster

★7.5

The Man Who Wasn't There — A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is diss

The Man Who Wasn't There

2001•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Michael Higgins.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Spinal Tap II: The End Continues	Bob Kitness	Average	Similar →
2023	Classmates	Dean Cain	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie	Warren Stone (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2022	Pickled	Self	Hit	Similar →
2022	The Curse of Bridge Hollow	Principal Floyd	Hit	Similar →
2021	Licorice Pizza	Jerry Frick	Hit	Similar →
2019	Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island	Alan Smithee (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2018	Status Update	Mr. Moody	Hit	Similar →
2018	Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold	The Riddler (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2017	Pitch Perfect 3	John	Hit	Similar →
2017	#realityhigh	Principal Dixon	Average	Similar →
2017	Shimmer Lake	Brad Dawkins	Average	Similar →
2017	Dropping The Soap	Flock Deluge	Average	Similar →
2016	Almost Christmas	Brooks	Average	Similar →
2016	Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?	Mayor Wally	Average	Similar →
2016	Sundown	Kent	Average	Similar →
2015	Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise	Evan	Hit	Similar →
2015	Pitch Perfect 2	John Smith	Hit	Similar →
2014	Sofia The First: The Curse Of Princess Ivy	Flambeau (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy	Flambeau (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars	Additional Voices (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2014	Planes: Fire & Rescue	Cad (voice)	Average	Similar →
2014	A Million Ways to Die in the West	Dandy #1	Average	Similar →
2013	The Best Man Holiday	Stan	Hit	Similar →
2013	Super Buddies	Drex (voice)	Average	Similar →
2012	Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse	Prince John (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2012	Pitch Perfect	John Smith	Hit	Similar →
2012	Time Travel Mater	Stanley (voice)	Average	Similar →
2012	Big Miracle	Wes Handrick	Hit	Similar →
2011	We Bought a Zoo	Walter Ferris	Hit	Similar →
2009	The Ugly Truth	Larry Freeman	Hit	Similar →
2009	Fired Up!	Coach Keith	Average	Similar →
2008	Yes Man	Nick	Hit	Similar →
2008	Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales	Stanley (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2007	Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story	Record Producer (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2007	Fred Claus	Willie	Average	Similar →
2007	The Thick of It	Albert Alger	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	The Break-Up	Richard Meyers	Average	Similar →
2005	Fun with Dick and Jane	Garth	Average	Similar →
2004	Blade: Trinity	Dr. Edgar Vance	Average	Similar →
2004	After the Sunset	Hotel Manager (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
2003	A Mighty Wind	Terry Bohner	Hit	Similar →
2003	Monte Walsh	Robert Slocum	Average	Similar →
2001	The Man Who Wasn't There	Emergency Room Physician (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	Best in Show	Scott Donlan	Hit	Similar →
1999	Bicentennial Man	Bill Feingold	Hit	Similar →
1997	Wag the Dog	John Levy	Hit	Similar →
1997	G.I. Jane	Chief of Staff	Hit	Similar →
1996	The Late Shift	David Letterman	Average	Similar →
1989	Vampire's Kiss	Ed	Average	Similar →

John Michael Higgins - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Michael Higgins?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Michael Higgins is "Sofia The First: The Curse Of Princess Ivy" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has John Michael Higgins acted in?

John Michael Higgins has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Michael Higgins?

Other notable films include "Classmates", "Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy", and "The Thick of It".