John Herman Shaner

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Freshness: Jan 31, 2026

7Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Herman Shaner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of John Herman Shaner'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Herman Shaner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Howard, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Herman Shaner Movies Ranked

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

★6.8

★6.8

Howard: Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large wer

Howard

2018•Documentary

★6.6

★6.6

A Bucket of Blood: Nerdy Walter Paisley, a maladroit busboy at a beatnik café who doesn't fit in with the cool scene around him, attempts t

A Bucket of Blood

1959•Comedy

★6.3

The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) movie poster

★6.3

The Little Shop of Horrors: Seymour works in a skid row florist shop and is in love with his beautiful co-worker, Audrey. He creates a new plant tha

The Little Shop of Horrors

1960•Horror

★6.3

The Darker Side of Terror (1979) movie poster

★6.3

The Darker Side of Terror: A psychological thriller about a research biologist who, angered when an associate is given a position over him based on

The Darker Side of Terror

1979•Sci-Fi

★6.0

★6.0

The Two Jakes: Real estate developer Jake Berman hires private investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes for some run-of-the-mill matrim

The Two Jakes

1990•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Herman Shaner.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2018	Howard	Dr. Phoebus Farb (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2004	Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild	Self	Flop	Similar →
1990	The Two Jakes	Saul	Average	Similar →
1987	The Garbage Pail Kids Movie	Police Officer	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Darker Side of Terror	Fire Captain (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1960	The Little Shop of Horrors	Dr. Phoebus Farb	Average	Similar →
1959	A Bucket of Blood	Oscar	Hit	Similar →

John Herman Shaner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Herman Shaner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Herman Shaner is "Howard" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has John Herman Shaner acted in?

John Herman Shaner has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Herman Shaner?

Other notable films include "A Bucket of Blood", "The Little Shop of Horrors", and "The Darker Side of Terror".