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- Birth date: February 12, 1963TV Guide: John Michael Higgins
- Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
- Spouse: Actress Margaret Welsh
- Children: Daughter, Maisie and son, Walter Lloyd Higgins
- First film: Class of '86 (1986)
- Played David Letterman in the HBO TV movie The Late Shift (1996)
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John Michael Higgins is an American film, television, stage and voice actor. In addition to his many acting talents, Higgins is also an accomplished A Capella singer and was part of the all male group The Zumbyes, while attending Amherst College in Massachusetts.
John Michael Higgins joins the cast of the NBC sitcom Kath and Kim as the husband of actress Molly Shannon.
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Career Highlights
Higgins is the type of actor that many know by sight, yet most do not know his name. He has appeared in many well known films such as G.I. Jane, Best in Show, Trinity, Fun with Dick and Jane, The Break Up, Fred Claus and Evan Almighty. Higgins had recurring roles in hit television shows including Ally McBeal and Arrested Development. His starring breakout role was in the HBO television film The Late Shift where he starred as David Letterman.Fans of the mockumentary film maker Christopher Guest have gotten to know Higgin's work well. The actor appeared in the Guest films Best in Show, A Mighty Wind and For Your Consideration.
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John Michael Higgins Questions
What is your favorite mystery book author? I am looking for some new authors. 5 AnswersSome authors that I like that you might like too: 1) Ellis Peters, real name Edith Pargeter. Especially her Cadfael novels, which are delightful tales of crime-... read more -
John Michael Higgins Timeline
- Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- February 12, 1963: Born
- 1996: The Late Shift - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 1997: G.I. Jane - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 1997: Wag the Dog - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 1999: Bicentennial Man - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 2000: Best in Show - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 2000-2002: Ally McBeal - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2002-2007: Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2003: A Mighty Wind - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 2003-2006: Arrested Development - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2004: Game Over - IMDb Listing
- 2004: Trinity - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 2005: Fun with Dick and Jane - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 2006: The Break-Up - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 2006: For Your Consideration - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 2007: Evan Almighty - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
- 2007: Fred Claus - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia

