What is John Short's latest movie?

John Short's most recent film is "Love, Gloria" (2012).

Is John Short a good actor?

John Short has an average audience rating of 5.1/10 across 14 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Apollo 13, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Ransom.

John Short

Q: What is the best movie of John Short?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring John Short is "Apollo 13" with a rating of 7.5/10.

Q: How many movies has John Short acted in?

John Short has been featured in at least 14 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

14Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

John Short Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Short reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of John Short'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 Apollo 13, which stands out as a key performance.

Best John Short Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

★7.5

Apollo 13: The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Ji

Apollo 13

1995•Drama

★6.8

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) movie poster

★6.8

How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

2000•Family

★6.7

★6.7

Ransom: When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the cr

Ransom

1996•Action

★6.3

★6.3

Diggstown: Gabriel Caine has just been released from prison when he sets up a bet with a business man who owns most of Diggstown, a

Diggstown

1992•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

The Associate: Laurel Ayres is a businesswoman trying to make it but unfortunately she works at a investment firm where she does all th

The Associate

1996•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2012	Love, Gloria	Mr. Maddox	Flop	Similar →
2004	Christmas with the Kranks	Ned Becker	Average	Similar →
2000	How the Grinch Stole Christmas	Tiny Who Man	Hit	Similar →
1999	Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season	Mr. Howard	Average	Similar →
1996	Ransom	Agent Dewey	Hit	Similar →
1996	The Associate	Harley's Associate	Average	Similar →
1995	Apollo 13	INCO White	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Diggstown	Corny 'Buster' Robbins	Average	Similar →
1990	Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael	Ronald Reems	Average	Similar →
1989	Brenda Starr	Cub Reporter Pesky Miller	Flop	Similar →
1986	A Fine Mess	Assistant Director	Flop	Similar →
1986	Maximum Overdrive	Curt	Average	Similar →
1985	The Other Lover	Tour Guide	Flop	Similar →
N/A	The Music Store	Gene	Flop	Similar →

John Short - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Short?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Short is "Apollo 13" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has John Short acted in?

John Short has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Short?

Other notable films include "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "Ransom", and "Diggstown".