John Francis Daley - Actor Profile

John Francis Daley

Writing
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
12Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 20, 1985
Birth Place: Wheeling, Illinois, USA

About John Francis Daley

John Francis Daley (born July 20, 1985) is an American filmmaker and actor. He is best known for playing high school freshman Sam Weir on the NBC comedy-drama Freaks and Geeks and FBI criminal profiler Dr. Lance Sweets on the crime drama series Bones, for which he was nominated for a 2014 PRISM Award. He plays keyboards and sings for the band Dayplayer. Daley is also known for his collaborative work with fellow writer and director Jonathan Goldstein, working on various films together. Daley and Goldstein's first work together was co-writing the comedy Horrible Bosses (2011), co-writing The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013), co-story writing for Horrible Bosses 2 (2014), and co-writing/co-directing (in their directing debuts) the fifth film in the National Lampoon's Vacation film series, Vacation (2015). The duo were co-writers for Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) with Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers, and they co-directed the 2018 comedy Game Night and the 2023 fantasy Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Francis Daley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

John Francis Daley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Francis Daley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of John Francis Daley's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of John Francis Daley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Francis Daley Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie John Francis Daley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Special Creature Voice (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary Self Hit Similar →
2018 Game Night Carter Hit Similar →
2016 Bottom's Butte Scott/Cabana Boy Flop Similar →
2015 Vacation Ride Operator Average Similar →
2015 Dude Bro Party Massacre III Ernest Average Similar →
2013 Rapture-Palooza Ben House Flop Similar →
2013 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Paramedic 1 Average Similar →
2011 Horrible Bosses Carter Hit Similar →
2008 5-25-77 Pat Johnson Average Similar →
2005 Waiting... Mitch Average Similar →
2003 View from the Top Rodney Average Similar →

John Francis Daley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Francis Daley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Francis Daley is "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has John Francis Daley acted in?

John Francis Daley has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Francis Daley?

Other notable films include "Game Night", "Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary", and "Horrible Bosses".

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