John Yost

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

9Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 21, 1966

Birth Place: Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, USA

About John Yost

John Andrew Yost was an actor, writer, and producer.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Yost reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of John Yost'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Yost remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dumb and Dumber, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Yost Movies Ranked

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

★6.6

★6.6

Dumb and Dumber: Lloyd and Harry are two men whose stupidity is really indescribable. When Mary, a beautiful woman, loses an important su

Dumb and Dumber

1994•Comedy

★5.8

★5.8

The Clearing: When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife

The Clearing

2004•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

Unsinkable: The true story of rushed investigations, political interference, and the grasp for corporate accountability woven amongs

Unsinkable

2024•Drama

★3.7

★3.7

Biophage: Through the tattered remains of a post-apocalyptic civilization, Sgt. Cain and Dr. Bell make their way back from the Cen

Biophage

2010•Horror

★3.3

★3.3

Not Cool: Former prom king Scott returns home for Thanksgiving break and gets dumped by his long-term girlfriend. With his world t

Not Cool

2014•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Unsinkable	Major Puechen	Average	Similar →
2022	Alien Abduction: Answers	Self	Flop	Similar →
2014	Not Cool	Lou	Flop	Similar →
2010	Biophage	Dr. Miller	Flop	Similar →
2007	Pain Within	Jerry	Flop	Similar →
2004	The Clearing	FBI Agent (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
2003	Playhouse	Tom Kichosniakowski	Flop	Similar →
2003	Why We Had to Kill Bitch	Stanley	Flop	Similar →
1994	Dumb and Dumber	Guy in Restaurant (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

John Yost - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Yost?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Yost is "Dumb and Dumber" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has John Yost acted in?

John Yost has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Yost?

Other notable films include "The Clearing", "Unsinkable", and "Biophage".