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.
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, Blade: 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 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: Blade: 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
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Fast Facts
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Birth date
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Birthplace
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Spouse
Actress Margaret Welsh
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Children
Daughter, Maisie and son, Walter Lloyd Higgins
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First film
Class of '86 (1986)
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Fact:
Played David Letterman in the HBO TV movie The Late Shift (1996)
