John Slattery
ActingAbout John Slattery
John M. Slattery, Jr. (born August 13, 1962) is an American actor and director, best known for his roles as Roger Sterling on AMC's series Mad Men, Frank Jaffe in Confess, Fletch, Howard Stark (Tony Stark's father) in the Marvel movie series, Paul LeBlanc on FOX's NEXT, Dwight Eisenhower in Churchill, Lyle Bettencourt on CBS's The Good Fight, Richardson in The Adjustment Bureau, Cravely in Charlie Wilson's War, Bud Gerber in Flags of Our Fathers, Peter Benedict on WB's Jack & Bobby, Roland Yates in Bad Company, Dr. Richard Meyers on Lifetime's sitcom Maggie, FBI Agent Corman in Eraser, and Al Kahn on ABC's Homefront. He has been married to actress Talia Balsam since 1998 and they have a son, Henry.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Slattery reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Slattery'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Slattery remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Showing Up, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Slattery Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Slattery's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Slattery.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Nuremberg | Colonel Burton Andrus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Unfrosted | Ad Man #2 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Confess, Fletch | Frank Jaffe | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Howard Stark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Every Act of Life | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Churchill | Dwight Eisenhower | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War | Howard Stark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Spotlight | Ben Bradlee, Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ant-Man | Howard Stark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ted 2 | Shep Wild | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Center Of Attention: The Unreal Life Of Derek Sanderson | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Power’s War | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bluebird | Richard | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Showing Up | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | In Our Nature | Gil | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God | Arthur (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Adjustment Bureau | Richardson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Return | Bud | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Iron Man 2 | Howard Stark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Charlie Wilson's War | Cravely | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Reservation Road | Steve | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Underdog | Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Situation | Colonel Carrick | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flags of Our Fathers | Bud Gerber | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Brooke Ellison Story | Ed Ellison | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights | Bert Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Noise | Detective Rutherford | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mona Lisa Smile | Paul Moore | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Station Agent | David | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bad Company | Roland Yates | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | A Death in the Family | Jay Follet | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Sam the Man | Maxwell Slade | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Traffic | ADA Dan Collier | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Catch a Falling Star | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Harvest | Sheriff Bill Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Where's Marlowe? | Kevin Murphy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Naked Man | Burns | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | My Brother's War | Devlin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Red Meat | Stefan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sleepers | Carlson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Eraser | FBI Agent Corman | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Lily Dale | Will Kidder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | City Hall | Intel Detective - George | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Before the Storm | Graham Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Under Cover | Graham Parker | Flop | Similar → |
John Slattery - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Slattery?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Slattery is "Showing Up" with a rating of 9.2/10.
How many movies has John Slattery acted in?
John Slattery has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Slattery?
Other notable films include "Avengers: Endgame", "Spotlight", and "Sleepers".