John Finnegan
John Finnegan has spent over 54 years in front of the camera, with more than 30 film and TV credits. his Speaker of the House in 'Mars Attacks!' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
John Finnegan
22 Movies
8 Series
John Finnegan has spent over 54 years in front of the camera, with more than 30 film and TV credits. his Speaker of the House in 'Mars Attacks!' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
Movies
Plays Speaker of the House
Mars Attacks!
1996
Plays Watch Commander
Last Action Hero
1993
Plays Warren T. Rat (voice)
An American Tail
1986
Plays Hoover Dam Guide
Vegas Vacation
1997
Plays Sam Simpson
The Natural
1984
Plays Clancy
A Woman Under the Influence
1974
Plays Casino Clerk
Little Miss Marker
1980
Plays Frank
Gloria
1980
Plays Logging Boss
The Journey of Natty Gann
1985
Plays Deliveryman #1
The In-Laws
1979
Plays Brennan
Come See the Paradise
1990
Plays N.Y. Police Lt.
Capone
1975
Plays Taxi Driver
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
1976
Plays Bobby
Opening Night
1977
Plays Taxi Driver (Animals)
Love Streams
1984
Plays Tommy Grogan
The Last of the Finest
1990
Plays Mr. Munro
Heroes
1977
Plays Guard
The Independent
2000
Plays Det. Murphy
Big Trouble
1986
Plays Bartender
Bloodbrothers
1978
Plays Frank
Play It as It Lays
1972
Latest Trailers
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Vegas Vacation
Full Filmography
The Independent
Guard
2000
Film
Vegas Vacation
Hoover Dam Guide
1997
Film
Mars Attacks!
Speaker of the House
1996
Film
ER
Mitchell · 1 episode
1995
TV
Last Action Hero
Watch Commander
1993
Film
Murder, She Wrote
Uncle Charlie · 1 episode
1990
TV
Come See the Paradise
Brennan
1990
Film
The Last of the Finest
Tommy Grogan
1990
Film
Matlock
Mr. Gillespie · 2 episodes
1988
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Finnegan still alive?
John Finnegan passed away on July 29, 2012 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of John Finnegan?
John Finnegan is best known for roles in Mars Attacks!, Last Action Hero, JFK.
How many movies has John Finnegan been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1972), John Finnegan has appeared in 22 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was John Finnegan's first movie?
The career of John Finnegan began with Play It as It Lays (1972).
What is John Finnegan's most recent movie or series?
John Finnegan's most recent release is The Independent, which premiered on November 10, 2000.
What TV shows has John Finnegan appeared in?
On television, John Finnegan has appeared in ER, Columbo, Murder, She Wrote, Matlock.
John Finnegan
1926-08-18 · New York City, New York, USA
John P. "J.P." Finnegan was an American film and television actor, mostly known for his recurrent role on the American crime fiction series Columbo. He voiced the villainous character Warren T. Rat in the 1986 Don Bluth film An American Tail.