John Magaro
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John Robert Magaro (born February 16, 1983) is an American actor. He has acted in the films Not Fade Away (2012), The Big Short (2015), Carol (2015), Overlord (2018), First Cow (2019), Showing Up (2022), The Mistress (2022), and Past Lives (2023). He has also acted in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black (2015–2019), The Umbrella Academy (2019) and the Amazon series Crisis in Six Scenes (2016). He made his Broadway debut as Earl Williams, the escaped convict, in the revival of The Front Page in 2016 Description above from the Wikipedia article John Magaro, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John Magaro Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Magaro reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Magaro's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of John Magaro'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 Omaha, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Magaro Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Magaro's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Magaro has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Bride! | Clyde | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Omaha | Dad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Mastermind | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Materialists | Mark P. (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer | Keane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Köln 75 | Keith Jarrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Day of the Fight | Patrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | September 5 | Geoffrey Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | LaRoy, Texas | Ray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Under the Boardwalk | Manny (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Mistress | Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Past Lives | Arthur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Big George Foreman | Desmond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Showing Up | Sean | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Call Jane | Detective Chilmark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | 18½ | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Many Saints of Newark | Silvio Dante | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Lansky | Young Meyer Lansky | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Birthday Cake | Cousin Joey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | First Cow: A Place in This World | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | First Cow | Cookie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sylvie's Love | Sid | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Gone Hollywood | Eli Zeller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Overlord | Private First Class Lyle Tibbet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Marshall | Irwin Friedman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | War Machine | Cory Staggart | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Don't Worry Baby | Robert Lang | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Finest Hours | Ervin Maske | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Big Short | Charlie Geller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Carol | Dannie McElroy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Unbroken | Frank A. Tinker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Deep Powder | Cota | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Not Fade Away | Douglas Damiano | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Liberal Arts | Dean | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Down the Shore | Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | My Soul to Take | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Box | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Taking Chance | Rich Brewer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Assassination of a High School President | Cipriato | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Brave One | Ethan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Life Before Her Eyes | Michael Patrick | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bomb | - | Flop | Similar → |
John Magaro - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Magaro?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Magaro is "Omaha" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has John Magaro acted in?
John Magaro has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Magaro?
Other notable films include "Past Lives", "Big George Foreman", and "Carol".