John William Young
Known for
John William Young has the profile of a jobbing American actor, working steadily below the marquee. Casting has favored comedy above the rest. The credit list stands at 14 titles. For a lot of viewers the association starts and ends with 'Road House' and Tinker. The filmography also carries 'House'. From 1976 onwards the name keeps reappearing in cast lists.
John William Young
12 Movies
2 Series
John William Young has the profile of a jobbing American actor, working steadily below the marquee. Casting has favored comedy above the rest. The credit list stands at 14 titles. For a lot of viewers the association starts and ends with 'Road House' and Tinker. The filmography also carries 'House'. From 1976 onwards the name keeps reappearing in cast lists.
Movies
Plays Tinker
Road House
1989
Plays Would be Writer
House
1985
Plays Executive #2
Back to School
1986
Plays Santa Claus
Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas
2015
Plays Norm
National Lampoon's Last Resort
1994
Plays Prestopopnick
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986
Plays Detective Dyer
Blue Call
2021
Plays Dr. Alex Hoover
Frankenstein General Hospital
1988
Plays Mike
Hollywood High
1976
Plays Tech #1
Flicks
1983
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Full Filmography
Blue Call
Detective Dyer
2021
Film
Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas
Santa Claus
2015
Film
Night Vet
Papa
2014
Film
National Lampoon's Last Resort
Norm
1994
Film
Family Matters
Hot Dog Guy · 1 episode
1989–
TV
The Runnin' Kind
Steve The Engineer
1989
Film
Road House
Tinker
1989
Film
Frankenstein General Hospital
Dr. Alex Hoover
1988
Film
Back to School
Executive #2
1986
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John William Young and where are they from?
John William Young is 75 years old, born on March 23, 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John William Young?
John William Young is best known for roles in Road House, House, Back to School.
How many movies has John William Young been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), John William Young has appeared in 12 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was John William Young's first movie?
The career of John William Young began with Hollywood High (1976).
What is John William Young's most recent movie or series?
John William Young's most recent release is Blue Call, which premiered on May 4, 2021.
What TV shows has John William Young appeared in?
On television, John William Young has appeared in Columbo, Family Matters.
John William Young
1951-03-23 · Hamilton, Ohio, USA
John William Young is an actor, writer, director and teacher who hails from Richmond, KY and Venice, CA. His first television show was with Lucille Ball and Steve Allen, but he is best remembered for his role of "Tinker" in the Patrick Swayze starrer Road House (1989) and "Prestopopnick" in Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986).