John Short
Known for
John Short has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list. 26 credits sit on the filmography. Playing Tiny Who Man in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Viewers may also know him from 'Apollo 13'. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
John Short
12 Movies
14 Series
John Short has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list. 26 credits sit on the filmography. Playing Tiny Who Man in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Viewers may also know him from 'Apollo 13'. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
Movies
Plays INCO White
Apollo 13
1995
Plays Tiny Who Man
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2000
Plays Curt
Maximum Overdrive
1986
Plays Agent Dewey
Ransom
1996
Plays Ned Becker
Christmas with the Kranks
2004
Plays Harley's Associate
The Associate
1996
Plays Ronald Reems
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
1990
Plays Corny 'Buster' Robbins
Diggstown
1992
Plays Assistant Director
A Fine Mess
1986
Plays Cub Reporter Pesky Miller
Brenda Starr
1989
Plays Mr. Howard
Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season
1999
TV Shows
Plays Larry
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Phil Spivey
Angel
1999
Plays Drake
Star Trek: Enterprise
2001
Plays Dr. Schlansky
ER
1994
Plays Technician
JAG
1995
Plays Riley Sheets
The West Wing
1999
Plays Commercial Director
Strong Medicine
2000
Plays Stephen Riley
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Steve Bannister
Coach
1989
Plays Warren Snail
The Practice
1997
Plays Coach Braddock
Close to Home
2005
Plays Dr. Raymond Young
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Brandon Falsey
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Dusty Peterson
21 Jump Street
1987
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Christmas with the Kranks
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Love, Gloria
Mr. Maddox
2012
Film
Without a Trace
Stephen Riley · 1 episode
2008
TV
Close to Home
Coach Braddock · 1 episode
2006
TV
ER
Dr. Schlansky · 1 episode
2005
TV
Boston Legal
Dr. Raymond Young · 1 episode
2005
TV
The West Wing
Riley Sheets · 1 episode
2004
TV
Christmas with the Kranks
Ned Becker
2004
Film
Star Trek: Enterprise
Drake · 1 episode
2002–2003
TV
Angel
Phil Spivey · 1 episode
2001–2002
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous roles of John Short?
John Short is best known for roles in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Apollo 13, Ransom.
How many movies has John Short been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), John Short has appeared in 12 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was John Short's first movie?
The career of John Short began with The Other Lover (1985).
What is John Short's most recent movie or series?
John Short's most recent release is Love, Gloria, which premiered on June 7, 2012.
What TV shows has John Short appeared in?
On television, John Short has appeared in Angel, Star Trek: Enterprise, ER, The West Wing.
John Short
John Short has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list. 26 credits sit on the filmography. Playing Tiny Who Man in 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' put him in front of the widest audience of the career. Viewers may also know him from 'Apollo 13'. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.