John Michael Higgins
Known for
For decades now, John Michael Higgins has been an American actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Playing Nick in 'Yes Man' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Pitch Perfect' is the other credit that tends to come up.
John Michael Higgins
66 Movies
59 Series
For decades now, John Michael Higgins has been an American actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Playing Nick in 'Yes Man' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. 'Pitch Perfect' is the other credit that tends to come up.
Movies
Plays Dr. Edgar Vance
Blade: Trinity
2004
Plays Larry Freeman
The Ugly Truth
2009
Plays Principal Wally Snur
Bad Teacher
2011
Plays John Smith
Pitch Perfect 2
2015
Plays John Smith
Pitch Perfect
2012
Plays Marty
Evan Almighty
2007
Plays Nick
Yes Man
2008
Plays Walter Ferris
We Bought a Zoo
2011
Plays Richard Meyers
The Break-Up
2006
Plays Cad Spinner (voice)
Planes: Fire & Rescue
2014
Plays Jerry Frick
Licorice Pizza
2021
Plays Bill Feingold
Bicentennial Man
1999
Plays Dandy #1
A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014
Plays Ginger Kitten (voice)
Cats & Dogs
2001
Plays Coach Keith
Fired Up!
2009
Plays John
Pitch Perfect 3
2017
Plays Therapist
Couples Retreat
2009
Plays Garth
Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
Plays Chief of Staff
G.I. Jane
1997
Plays Mr. Moody
Status Update
2018
Plays Wes Handrick
Big Miracle
2012
Plays Willie
Fred Claus
2007
Plays John Levy
Wag the Dog
1997
Plays Brooks
Almost Christmas
2016
Plays Ed
Vampire's Kiss
1989
Plays Warren Stone (voice)
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
2022
Plays Scott Donlan
Best in Show
2000
Plays Stanley (voice)
Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
2008
Plays Drex (voice)
Super Buddies
2013
Plays The Riddler (voice)
Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold
2018
Plays Alan Smithee (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island
2019
Plays Bob Kitness
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
2025
Plays Principal Floyd
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
2022
Plays Prince John (voice)
Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse
2012
Plays Terry Bohner
A Mighty Wind
2003
Plays Brad Dawkins
Shimmer Lake
2017
Plays Stanley (voice)
Time Travel Mater
2012
Plays Lundy
Prom Dates
2024
Plays Stan
The Best Man Holiday
2013
Plays Principal Dixon
#realityhigh
2017
Plays Dennis
Still Waiting...
2009
Plays Corey Taft
For Your Consideration
2006
Plays Andre Devine
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005
Plays Robert Slocum
Monte Walsh
2003
Plays Upton French
Mascots
2016
Plays Mr. Lewis
Rapture-Palooza
2013
Plays Dave Larson
Internet Famous
2016
Plays Kent
Sundown
2016
Plays Social Worker
7 Days to Live
2000
Plays Richard Grinding
Breaking the Bank
2016
TV Shows
Creator
Plays Host
Split Second
2023
Plays Mentok the Mindtaker (voice)
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
2000
Plays Peter Lovett
Happily Divorced
2011
Plays Chuck
Great News
2017
Plays Varrick (voice)
The Legend of Korra
2012
Plays Principal Toddman
Saved by the Bell
2020
Plays Phil Knight
Kath & Kim
2008
Plays Steven Milter
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Judge Albert Farnsworth
Raising the Bar
2008
Plays Doug (voice)
Bob's Burgers
2011
Plays Barty (voice)
All Hail King Julien
2014
Plays Wayne Jarvis
Arrested Development
2003
Plays Professor Whitman
Community
2009
Plays Mark
Brother's Keeper
1998
Plays Patrick
Mad About You
1992
Plays Jerry Austin
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Brother Jerrod
Glory Daze
2010
Plays Rodney Jesko
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Dr. Zaius
Angie Tribeca
2016
Plays Riddler (voice)
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
2008
Plays Hoyt Ebnetter
Instant Mom
2013
Plays Kurt
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Russell
Glee
2009
Plays Floyd Mayborne
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Anthony Caprice
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Reverend Fuller
The Single Guy
1995
Plays Roddy Lankman
Monk
2002
Plays Murray Phillips
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Charles
George Lopez
2002
Plays William
Frasier
1993
Latest Trailers
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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Full Filmography
President Curtis
(voice) · 1 episode
2026–
TV
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Bob Kitness
2025
Film
Prom Dates
Lundy
2024
Film
Split Second
Host · 168 episodes
2023–
TV
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Warren Stone (voice)
2022
Film
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
Principal Floyd
2022
Film
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
Mike Ovitz · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Licorice Pizza
Jerry Frick
2021
Film
Ghosts
Paul · 1 episode
2021–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Michael Higgins and where are they from?
John Michael Higgins is 63 years old, born on February 12, 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Michael Higgins?
John Michael Higgins is best known for roles in Yes Man, Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2.
How many movies has John Michael Higgins been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), John Michael Higgins has appeared in 66 movies and 56 TV shows.
What was John Michael Higgins's first movie?
The career of John Michael Higgins began with The Frog King (1981).
What is John Michael Higgins's most recent movie or series?
John Michael Higgins's most recent release is President Curtis, which premiered on July 26, 2026.
What TV shows has John Michael Higgins appeared in?
On television, John Michael Higgins has appeared in Family Guy, Seinfeld, The Legend of Korra, Community.
John Michael Higgins
1963-02-12 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
John Michael Higgins (born February 12, 1963) is an American comic actor whose film credits include Christopher Guest's mockumentaries, the role of David Letterman in HBO's The Late Shift, and a starring role in the American version of Kath & Kim.John Michael Higgins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.