John Laughlin
Known for
John Laughlin is a working actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Rock'. 'Footloose' is another title that gets mentioned. He started at 25. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 38 titles.
John Laughlin
28 Movies
10 Series
John Laughlin is a working actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. If one title has to stand in for the rest, it is 'The Rock'. 'Footloose' is another title that gets mentioned. He started at 25. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 38 titles.
Movies
Plays General Peterson
The Rock
1996
Plays Woody
Footloose
1984
Plays Troy
An Officer and a Gentleman
1982
Plays Jake Simpson
The Lawnmower Man
1992
Plays Bobby Grady
Crimes of Passion
1984
Plays Hulk
The Hills Have Eyes Part 2
1985
Plays Det. Kay
Gacy
2003
Plays Sheriff Clay
Ghost Rock
2004
Plays Base Commander
Fortress
2012
Plays Richard Morgan
Weaponized
2016
Plays White Cop
The Man Who Wasn't There
1983
Plays Barry
Night Fire
1994
Plays Howard
4Got10
2015
Plays Michael Miller
Improper Conduct
1994
Plays Garcia
Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault
1999
Plays Man at Wagon Wheel
Motorama
1991
Plays Jeremiah Bryan
God's Country Song
2023
Plays Jack
The Other Man
1994
Plays Jeff Schubb
Midnight Crossing
1988
Plays Codie Branch
Longarm
1988
Plays Steve (as John McLaughlin)
Mag Wheels
1978
Plays Walker
Space Rage
1985
Plays Stark
Storm Trooper
1998
Plays Matt
Summer Camp
1979
TV Shows
Plays Robert Simons
Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac
1997
Plays Paddy Falahey
The White Shadow
1978
Plays Bill Ainsley
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Charles Stanhope
If Tomorrow Comes
1986
Plays Johnny
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Jake Hughes
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Detective Troy Pharr
Web of Lies
2014
Plays Tom Wolenski
Strong Medicine
2000
Plays Lance Cahill
The Defenders
2010
Plays Navy Captain Alan Redding
NCIS
2003
Latest Trailers
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God's Country Song
Full Filmography
God's Country Song
Jeremiah Bryan
2023
Film
Weaponized
Richard Morgan
2016
Film
4Got10
Howard
2015
Film
Web of Lies
Detective Troy Pharr · 1 episode
2014–
TV
Fortress
Base Commander
2012
Film
The Defenders
Lance Cahill · 1 episode
2010–
TV
Ghost Rock
Sheriff Clay
2004
Film
NCIS
Navy Captain Alan Redding · 1 episode
2003–
TV
Gacy
Det. Kay
2003
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Laughlin and where are they from?
John Laughlin is 73 years old, born on April 3, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Laughlin?
John Laughlin is best known for roles in The Rock, Footloose, An Officer and a Gentleman.
How many movies has John Laughlin been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), John Laughlin has appeared in 28 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was John Laughlin's first movie?
The career of John Laughlin began with Mag Wheels (1978).
What is John Laughlin's most recent movie or series?
John Laughlin's most recent release is God's Country Song, which premiered on June 16, 2023.
What TV shows has John Laughlin appeared in?
On television, John Laughlin has appeared in NCIS, Tales from the Crypt, Murder, She Wrote, Dharma & Greg.
John Laughlin
1953-04-03 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA
John Laughlin (born April 3, 1953), sometimes credited as John C. McLaughlin or John McLaughlin, is an American film and television actor.