John Matuszak
ActingAbout John Matuszak
John Daniel Tooz Matuszak was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League and also an actor. Matuszak was born in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Tampa and played for their football team. Matuszak also played for the Houston Oilers of the NFL and joined the Houston Texans of the World Football League, but never played for them. His first major role as an actor was in the 1979 movie "North Dallas Forty" as a football player. He also appeared in the movies "Caveman", "The Ice Pirates", and "One Crazy Summer" but is known for his role in "The Goonies". He also had guest appearances on popular TV shows "Perfect Strangers", "M*A*S*H", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Hunter", "Silver Spoons", "The A-Team", "1st & Ten", "Miami Vice" and "Cheers". He died on June 17, 1989 aged 38 due to a heart failure.
John Matuszak Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Matuszak reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Matuszak's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 29% of John Matuszak'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 The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Matuszak Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Matuszak's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Matuszak has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Down the Drain | Jed Stewart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Ghost Writer | Chuck Aaron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | One Man Force | Jake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission | Fred Collins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | One Crazy Summer | Stain | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment | TV Spokesman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Darlin' Clementine | Mountain Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Command 5 | Kowalski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Goonies | Sloth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Half Nelson | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Ice Pirates | Killjoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Caveman | Tonda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | North Dallas Forty | O. W. Shaddock | Hit | Similar → |
John Matuszak - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Matuszak?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Matuszak is "The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has John Matuszak acted in?
John Matuszak has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Matuszak?
Other notable films include "The Goonies", "North Dallas Forty", and "Caveman".