John Mahon

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

19Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 2, 1938

Birth Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

About John Mahon

John Patrick Mahon (February 2, 1938 - May 3, 2020) was an American film, stage and television actor. He was known for Armageddon (1998), L.A. Confidential (1997) and Zodiac (2007).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Mahon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Mahon's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 47% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Mahon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in L.A. Confidential, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Mahon Movies Ranked

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

★7.8

★7.8

L.A. Confidential: Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy

L.A. Confidential

1997•Crime

★7.7

★7.7

The Exorcist: When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.

The Exorcist

1973•Horror

★7.5

Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story (1984) movie poster

★7.5

Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story: Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A drifter from the U.K., Art

Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story

1984•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Zodiac: Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Kille

Zodiac

2007•Crime

★6.8

★6.8

Armageddon: When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill

Armageddon

1998•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2009	A Call to Arms	Major General Cosgrove USMC	Average	Similar →
2007	Zodiac	Riverside Captain	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Just Ask My Children	Judge Ferguson	Hit	Similar →
1999	Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me	NATO Colonel	Average	Similar →
1998	Armageddon	Karl	Hit	Similar →
1997	L.A. Confidential	Police Chief	Super Hit	Similar →
1995	The American President	Chairman of the Joint Chiefs	Hit	Similar →
1994	Roswell	Red Hat Vet	Average	Similar →
1992	Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story	LMU Coach	Flop	Similar →
1991	The People Under the Stairs	Police Sergeant	Hit	Similar →
1991	One False Move	Chief Jenkins	Hit	Similar →
1988	The Couch Trip	Police Captain	Flop	Similar →
1987	Six Against the Rock	Officer Bill Miller	Flop	Similar →
1986	Betrayed by Innocence	Bailiff	Flop	Similar →
1984	Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	Someone's Watching Me!	Frimsin	Average	Similar →
1977	A Killing Affair	Det. Shoup	Flop	Similar →
1976	Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur	Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Exorcist	Language Lab Director	Super Hit	Similar →

John Mahon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Mahon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Mahon is "L.A. Confidential" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has John Mahon acted in?

John Mahon has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Mahon?

Other notable films include "The Exorcist", "Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story", and "Zodiac".