John Farley
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John Patrick Farley (born October 29, 1968) is an American actor and comedian. He is the youngest brother of actor and comedian Chris Farley.
John Farley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Farley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Farley's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of John Farley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Just the Two of Us, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Farley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Farley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Farley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 | Nate | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Leo | Golfer #3 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Meet Me Where I am | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Genie's Tail | Genie Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Home Team | Championship Game Referee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Christmas vs The Walters | Chuck | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Courting Mom and Dad | Donovan Marshall | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Wrong Missy | Calvin Sr. | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sandy Wexler | Miceli’s Singing Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Pitching Tents | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Ridiculous 6 | Roscoe (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hell and Back | Demon (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | I Am Chris Farley | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Walk of Shame | John | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Paranormal Movie | Jack Goff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Jack and Jill | Mort the Hot Dog Vendor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Boy Toy | Stu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Farewell Mr. Kringle | Lloyd | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | House Broken | Nate the Store Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Gold & the Beautiful | Erik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Extreme Movie | Mr. Matthews | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Dog Gone | Dad | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Get Smart | Agent 38 | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | You Don't Mess with the Zohan | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Wieners | Cornelius | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Final Approach | Jimbo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Strange Wilderness | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Blonde and Blonder | Swan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry | Criminal (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Believers | Glasses | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Loving Annabelle | Male Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | LA Blues | Cop #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Benchwarmers | Swimmer Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Just the Two of Us | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo | Naked Bike Cop (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | Referee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Eight Crazy Nights | Cop #2 (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Corky Romano | Ice Cream Vendor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Animal | Other Mob | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Joe Dirt | Security Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Little Nicky | Human Dartboard | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Big Wind on Campus | Scooter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Straight Story | Thorvald | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Breaks | Police Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Waterboy | Tony Dodd | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Almost Heroes | Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Beverly Hills Ninja | Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Black Sheep | Bouncer | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tommy Boy | Roy | Hit | Similar → |
John Farley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Farley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Farley is "Just the Two of Us" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has John Farley acted in?
John Farley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Farley?
Other notable films include "The Straight Story", "Leo", and "Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh".