Personal Info
Birth date
1963-02-12 (62 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Also known as
Τζον Μίχαελ Χιγκινς
John Michael Higgins
Biography
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Michael Higgins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Bob's Burgers
7.819
Overview:
Bob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob's Burgers "grand re-re-re-opening" a success.Family Guy
7.4
Overview:
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.2 Broke Girls
7.198
Overview:
Comedy about the unlikely friendship that develops between two very different young women who meet waitressing at a diner in trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and form a bond over one day owning their own successful cupcake business. Only one thing stands in their way – they’re broke.Seinfeld
8.261
Overview:
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.6
Overview:
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.Sofia the First
7.186
Overview:
Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, this is the story of Princess Sofia, an adventurous little girl who is learning how to adjust to royal life after her mom marries the king and she becomes a princess overnight.Switched at Birth
7.466
Overview:
The story of two teenage girls who discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, while Daphne Vasquez, who lost her hearing at an early age due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a working-class neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.Frasier
7.7
Overview:
After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.The Good Wife
7.6
Overview:
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.Monk
8
Overview:
Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.Glee
6.777
Overview:
In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.Psych
7.9
Overview:
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.The Legend of Korra
8.2
Overview:
Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.Community
7.996
Overview:
Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.America Says
4.4
Overview:
In this family-friendly game show, two teams face off to guess Americans' responses to questions covering a variety of topics.The $100,000 Pyramid
7.4
Overview:
In $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess an answer, by listing items that would be included in said answer, or synonymous. For instance, if the answer is “Things That Bounce”, clues would be “Po-Go Sticks”, “Kangaroos”, “Basketballs”, etc. To add to the challenge, the contestant who is giving the clues has their hands strapped to their chair, so they’re unable to gesture in order to help the guessing process.Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
7.262
Overview:
Rise up! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get an all-new look, new weapons, and awesome new powers! Join the legendary heroes, Raph, Leo, Donnie and Mikey as these brothers discover a Hidden City beneath New York, learn amazing mystic ninja skills, battle absurd mutants… and always find time for a slice of their favorite pizza! Cowabunga!Franklin & Bash
7.2
Overview:
When they're not hanging out at their favorite hot dog stand pontificating on what they'd go through to enjoy a night with their favorite female celebrities, Jared Franklin and Peter Bash are chasing down their latest clients...sometimes literally. With business cards in hand, they're ready to nab a client within seconds after a car accident, arrest for solicitation or any other incident where their legal services may be needed. Once in the courtroom, they show their flair for the dramatic and the shocking.Miami Vice
7.5
Overview:
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.Numb3rs
7.047
Overview:
Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles from a very different perspective.Arrested Development
7.923
Overview:
The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.Mad About You
6.7
Overview:
Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in the '90s.Boston Legal
7.9
Overview:
Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.Awkward.
7.4
Overview:
An irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton whose life begins to change when a simple accident becomes an epic misunderstanding and is blown way out of proportion. Narration in the first-person voice of Jenna's blog posts captures the humor within the struggles and experiences everyone can relate to from their formative years.Batman: The Brave and the Bold
7.563
Overview:
The Caped Crusader is teamed up with Blue Beetle, Green Arrow, Aquaman and countless others in his quest to uphold justice.All Hail King Julien
6.83
Overview:
King Julien is back and shaking his booty harder than ever! Discover the wild world of Madagascar as the king takes on the jungle’s craziest adventures in this comedy series. With his loyal sidekicks Maurice and Mort, they meet a whole new cast of colorful animals, including ambitious head of security Clover and the villainous Foosa. No one can stop this king from ruling with an iron fist...in the air...wavin' like he just doesn't care.Monsters at Work
7.2
Overview:
Ever since he was a kid, Tylor Tuskmon has dreamed of becoming a Scarer just like his idol James P. Sullivan, and now that dream is about to come true... or not. The day he arrives at Monsters Incorporated to begin his dream job as a Scarer, he learns that scaring is out and laughter is in! After being reassigned to the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team, Tylor sets his sights on a new goal: figuring out how to be funny and becoming a Jokester.Turbo FAST
7.517
Overview:
After Turbo the Snail's improbable win at the Indianapolis 500, the superfast racer finds his life forever changed after he returns from his victory tour. Namely, Tito, his human companion, has built Starlite City, a massive miniature city with an elaborate adjoining race track for Turbo and his fellow snails to live and race in. However, Turbo finds his new life no less hectic as he and his friends face new rivals of all varieties eager to take the champion on. Regardless of the danger, Turbo and his colleagues of the Fast Action Stunt Team are ready for the challenge.Acting
2024Prom Dates as Lundy
2023Classmates as Dean Cain
2023Split Second (168 Episodes) as Host
2022Pickled as Self
2022The Curse of Bridge Hollow as Principal Floyd
2022Celebrity Jeopardy! (2 Episodes) as Self
2022Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie as Warren Stone (voice)
2022Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber (1 Episode) as Mike Ovitz
2021Licorice Pizza as Jerry Frick
2021Monsters at Work (1 Episode) as Argus Blinks (voice)
2021Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (1 Episode) as Self - Contestant
2020Saved by the Bell (20 Episodes) as Principal Toddman
2019Sunnyside (1 Episode) as Wallace Furley
2019Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island as Alan Smithee (voice)
2018Fortune Rookie (1 Episode) as Mikey
2018Single Parents (1 Episode) as Bud Cooper
201825 Words or Less (3 Episodes) as Unknown
2018Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1 Episode) as Warren Stone (voice)
2018America Says (495 Episodes) as Self - Host
2018Status Update as Mr. Moody
2018Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold as The Riddler (voice)
2017Pitch Perfect 3 as John
2017#realityhigh as Principal Dixon
2017Shimmer Lake as Brad Dawkins
2017Great News (23 Episodes) as Chuck
2017Wally's Opening Day as Announcer (voice)
2017Dropping The Soap as Flock Deluge
2016Almost Christmas as Brooks
2016Mascots as Upton French
2016Is That a Gun in Your Pocket? as Mayor Wally
2016The $100,000 Pyramid (1 Episode) as Self
2016Internet Famous as Dave Larson
2016Breaking the Bank as Richard Grinding
2016Sundown as Kent
2016Angie Tribeca (1, 2 Episode) as Randy / Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zaius
2015Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise as Evan
2015Pitch Perfect 2 as John Smith
2015Lip Sync Battle (1 Episode) as Self
2014All Hail King Julien (7 Episodes) as Barty (voice)
2014Tell as Huffman
2014Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special as Self
2014Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy as Flambeau (voice)
2014Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars as Additional Voices (voice)
2014Planes: Fire & Rescue as Cad (voice)
2014A Million Ways to Die in the West as Dandy #1
2013Turbo FAST (1 Episode) as Pasadena Paul / Trash Fire Snail (voice)
2013The Best Man Holiday as Stan
2013Super Buddies as Drex (voice)
2013Rapture-Palooza as Mr. Lewis
2013Sofia the First (1, 1 Episode) as Flambeau (voice), (voice)
2012Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse as Prince John (voice)
2012Pitch Perfect as John Smith
2012My Uncle Rafael as Damon
2012Sullivan & Son (1 Episode) as Unknown
2012Time Travel Mater as Stanley (voice)
2012Men At Work (1 Episode) as Lindesy Tucker
2012The Legend of Korra (22 Episodes) as Varrick (voice)
2012Doc McStuffins (1 Episode) as Zero (voice)
2012Big Miracle as Wes Handrick
2011We Bought a Zoo as Walter Ferris
20116 Month Rule as Paul
2011Jessie (1 Episode) as Carlisle
20112 Broke Girls (1 Episode) as Elliot
2011Awkward. (1 Episode) as Garrett Gibson
2011Wilfred (1 Episode) as Dr. Cahill
2011Happily Divorced (34 Episodes) as Peter Lovett
2011Switched at Birth (1 Episode) as Larry Shimingo
2011Franklin & Bash (1 Episode) as Unknown
2011Bad Teacher as Principal Wally Snur
2011Bob's Burgers (7, 1, 1, 2 Episode) as Doug (voice), RV Guy (voice), Mr. Perkins (voice), Glencrest President (voice)
2010Glory Daze (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2010Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales as Stanley
2010Human Target (1 Episode) as Richard Applebaum
2009The Good Wife (2 Episodes) as Rodney Jesko
2009Couples Retreat as Therapist
2009Community (3 Episodes) as Professor Whitman
2009The Ugly Truth as Larry
2009Glee (1 Episode) as Russell
2009Fired Up! as Coach Keith
2009Still Waiting... as Dennis
2008Yes Man as Nick
2008Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2 Episodes) as Riddler (voice)
2008Kath & Kim (17 Episodes) as Phil Knight
2008The Suite Life on Deck (1 Episode) as Mr. Tipton
2008Raising the Bar (9 Episodes) as Judge Albert Farnsworth
2007Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story as Record Producer (uncredited)
2007Fred Claus as Willie
2007Evan Almighty as Marty
2007The Thick Of It as Albert Alger
2006For Your Consideration as Corey Taft
2006Psych (1 Episode) as Clive Prescott
2006The Break-Up as Richard Meyers
2005Fun with Dick and Jane as Garth
2005ESL: English as a Second Language as Norman Benjamin
2005Nightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of 'Blade: Trinity' as Self
2005Jiminy Glick in Lalawood as Andre Devine
2005Numb3rs (1 Episode) as Floyd Mayborne
2004Blade: Trinity as Dr. Edgar Vance
2004After the Sunset as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
2004Boston Legal (2 Episodes) as Jerry Austin (uncredited)
2004Joey (1 Episode) as Albert
2004Game Over (1, 1, 1, 1 Episode) as Ransom Transom / Sparks (voice), Sully / Frank / Cashier (voice), Sully / Guidance Counselor / Proctor (voice), Deli Guy / Pet #1 (voice)
2004Killer Diller as Deermont
2003Arrested Development (5 Episodes) as Wayne Jarvis
2003A Mighty Wind as Terry Bohner
2003Monte Walsh as Robert Slocum
2002Monk (1 Episode) as Roddy Lankman
2002George Lopez (1 Episode) as Charles
2002The Kronenberg Chronicles as Julius Kronenberg
2001The Man Who Wasn't There as Emergency Room Physician (uncredited)
2001Cats & Dogs as Ginger Kitten (voice)
2001Teddy Bears' Picnic as Whit Summers
2000Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (39 Episodes) as Mentok the Mindtaker (voice)
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (1 Episode) as Anthony Caprice
2000Best in Show as Scott Donlan
2000Seven Days to Live as Social Worker
1999Bicentennial Man as Bill Feingold
1999Get Real (1 Episode) as George Clark
1999Family Guy (1, 1 Episode) as King (voice), Auctioneer (voice)
1998Brother's Keeper (3 Episodes) as Mark
1998From the Earth to the Moon (1 Episode) as Master of Ceremonies
1997Wag the Dog as John Levy
1997Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1 Episode) as Unknown
1997Ally McBeal (13 Episodes) as Steven Milter
1997G.I. Jane as Chief of Staff
1996The Late Shift as David Letterman
1995The Single Guy (1 Episode) as Reverend Fuller
1994Weird Science (1 Episode) as Unknown
1993Frasier (1 Episode) as William
1992Mad About You (2 Episodes) as Patrick
1989Seinfeld (1 Episode) as Kurt
1989Vampire's Kiss as Ed
1986Class of '86 as Various
1984Miami Vice (1 Episode) as Murray Phillips
1981The Frog King as Unknown
Creator
2023Split Second ... Creator