John Glover
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Soursby Glover Jr. (born August 7, 1944) is an American actor, perhaps best known for a range of villainous roles in films and television, including Lionel Luthor on the Superman-inspired television series Smallville.
John Glover Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Glover 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 Glover's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of John Glover'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 Tricks, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Glover Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Glover's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Glover has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Home | Lou | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Fatal Influence: Like. Follow. Survive. | The Grand Zel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Shazam! | Mr. Sivana | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Every Act of Life | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Lost Wife of Robert Durst | Seymour Durst | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | We Go On | Dr. Ellison | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Reality | Zog | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sweet Talk | Professor / Count | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Tricks | Ralph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Smallville | Lionel Luthor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Payback | Phil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Tempest | Anthony Prosper | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dead Broke | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Medusa's Child | Rogers Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Love! Valour! Compassion! | John & James Jeckyll | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | In the Mouth of Madness | Saperstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Night of the Running Man | Derek Mills | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker | Maj. Asa Bird Gardiner | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ed and His Dead Mother | A.J. Pattle | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Majority Rule | Bradley Mackin | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Grass Roots | Harold Perkerson / Jason Ross | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dead on the Money | Russell Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | El Diablo | The Preacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | RoboCop 2 | Magnavolt Salesman | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Daniel Clamp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | An Enemy of the People | Dr. Thomas Stockman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Home | Eric Hochmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Meet the Hollowheads | Henry Hollowhead | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Breaking Point | Dr. Gerber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Scrooged | Bryce Cummings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Chocolate War | Brother Leon | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | David | Charles Rothenberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Rocket Gibraltar | Rolo Rockwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hot Paint | Algernon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Masquerade | Tony Gateworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Moving Target | Dobbins | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Willy/Milly | Fred Niceman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | 52 Pick-Up | Alan Raimy | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | White Nights | Wynn Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Killing Affair | Sheb Sheppard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | An Early Frost | Victor DiMato | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Evil That Men Do | Paul Briggs, U.S. Embassy | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Incredible Shrinking Woman | Tom Keller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Melvin and Howard | 2nd Attorney (Freese) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Mountain Men | Nathan Wyeth | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Last Embrace | Richard Peabody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Julia | Sammy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Annie Hall | Actor Boy Friend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shamus | Johnnie Brosten | Average | Similar → |
John Glover - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Glover?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Glover is "Tricks" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Glover acted in?
John Glover has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Glover?
Other notable films include "Dead Broke", "A Killing Affair", and "Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim".