John Howard
ActingAbout John Howard
Has a sister, Jan. Grew up in Warrawee, NSW Australia and went to Knox Grammar School. Dropped out of medicine and law at university. Graduated in 1978 from NIDA with Penny Cook, Robert Grubb. Played leading roles from 1981 to 2012 in various plays. Won a Critics Circle award in 1992 for "The Crucible" and "Mongrels". Twice won Variety Entertainer of the Year (1992,2006). Nominated for an AFI award for "Joh's Jury" and nine times since.Silver logie winner for "Seachange" (2001) . Associate Director of the Sydney Theatre Company from 1992 to 1995. Launched the Australian People's Theatre (associated with the Sydney Theatre Company). Has a daughter born in 1996 and a son from a previous marriage. He is most famous for SeaChange (1998) and All Saints (2008). Ambassador for Variety (The Children's Charity) and Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation ( AMDF ).
John Howard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Howard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Howard's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 21% of John Howard'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 Mad Max: Fury Road, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Howard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Howard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Howard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Riley | Sports Broadcaster | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | The People Eater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | A Matter Of Principle | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Merger | Bull Barlow | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Frontier | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Last Cab to Darwin | Simmo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mad Max: Fury Road | The People Eater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Grace Under Water | Ken | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Jindabyne | Carl | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Man's Gotta Do | Eddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Japanese Story | Richards | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Take Away | Burgies CEO | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Road from Coorain | Angus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Man Who Sued God | Edward Piggott | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | In a Savage Land | Rev Macgregor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Never Tell Me Never | Uncle Darryl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Blackrock | Len Kirby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dating the Enemy | Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Joh's Jury | Hedley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Young Einstein | Preston Preston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Evil Angels | Lyle Morris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Around the World in Eighty Ways | Dr. Proctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Strikebound | Bashed Scab | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Razorback | Danny | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Bush Christmas | Sly | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Gary's Story | Gary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Highest Honour | Captain R. C. Page | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Club | Geoff Hayward | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Capone | Warden J. Johnston | Average | Similar → |
John Howard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Howard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Howard is "Mad Max: Fury Road" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has John Howard acted in?
John Howard has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Howard?
Other notable films include "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", "The Road from Coorain", and "Joh's Jury".