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John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins

Acting·1963·77 films

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.

Filmography

Yes Man
Yes Man (2008)Nick
Pitch Perfect
Pitch Perfect (2012)John Smith
Pitch Perfect 2
Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)John Smith
Bad Teacher
Bad Teacher (2011)Principal Wally Snur
Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty (2007)Marty
A Million Ways to Die in the West
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)Dandy #1
Blade: Trinity
Blade: Trinity (2004)Dr. Edgar Vance
Bicentennial Man
Bicentennial Man (1999)Bill Feingold
The Ugly Truth
The Ugly Truth (2009)Larry Freeman
Pitch Perfect 3
Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)John
We Bought a Zoo
We Bought a Zoo (2011)Walter Ferris
The Break-Up
The Break-Up (2006)Richard Meyers
Fun with Dick and Jane
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)Garth
Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza (2021)Jerry Frick
Couples Retreat
Couples Retreat (2009)Therapist
G.I. Jane
G.I. Jane (1997)Chief of Staff
The Man Who Wasn't There
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)Emergency Room Physician (uncredited)
Cats & Dogs
Cats & Dogs (2001)Ginger Kitten (voice)
Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog (1997)John Levy
#realityhigh
#realityhigh (2017)Principal Dixon
Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island
Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island (2019)Alan Smithee (voice)
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)Cad Spinner (voice)
Fred Claus
Fred Claus (2007)Willie
After the Sunset
After the Sunset (2004)Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)Record Producer (uncredited)
Fired Up!
Fired Up! (2009)Coach Keith
Best in Show
Best in Show (2000)Scott Donlan
Status Update
Status Update (2018)Mr. Moody
Big Miracle
Big Miracle (2012)Wes Handrick
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022)Principal Floyd
Vampire's Kiss
Vampire's Kiss (1989)Ed
Shimmer Lake
Shimmer Lake (2017)Brad Dawkins
Almost Christmas
Almost Christmas (2016)Brooks
The Best Man Holiday
The Best Man Holiday (2013)Stan
Rapture-Palooza
Rapture-Palooza (2013)Mr. Lewis
A Mighty Wind
A Mighty Wind (2003)Terry Bohner
Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2018)The Riddler (voice)
Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars
Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars (2014)Additional Voices (voice)
Mascots
Mascots (2016)Upton French
Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales (2008)Stanley (voice)
For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration (2006)Corey Taft
Super Buddies
Super Buddies (2013)Drex (voice)
Time Travel Mater
Time Travel Mater (2012)Stanley (voice)
Still Waiting...
Still Waiting... (2009)Dennis
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (2022)Warren Stone (voice)
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise (2015)Evan
Sundown
Sundown (2016)Kent
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025)Bob Kitness
Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse
Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse (2012)Prince John (voice)
The Late Shift
The Late Shift (1996)David Letterman
Internet Famous
Internet Famous (2016)Dave Larson
Tell
Tell (2014)Huffman
Monte Walsh
Monte Walsh (2003)Robert Slocum
7 Days to Live
7 Days to Live (2000)Social Worker
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005)Andre Devine
Prom Dates
Prom Dates (2024)Lundy
Breaking the Bank
Breaking the Bank (2016)Richard Grinding
Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?
Is That a Gun in Your Pocket? (2016)Mayor Wally
6 Month Rule
6 Month Rule (2011)Paul
Killer Diller
Killer Diller (2004)Deermont
Terry the Tomboy
Terry the Tomboy (2014)Doctor Larry
Pickled
Pickled (2022)Self
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001)Whit Summers
Dropping The Soap
Dropping The Soap (2017)Flock Deluge
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special (2014)Self
Class of '86
Class of '86 (1986)Various
Classmates
Classmates (2023)Dean Cain
My Uncle Rafael
My Uncle Rafael (2012)Damon
Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy
Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy (2014)Flambeau (voice)
The Thick of It
The Thick of It (2007)Rep. 'Chad' Alger
The Frog King
The Frog King (1981)
Wright vs. Wrong
Wright vs. Wrong (2010)
Wally's Opening Day
Wally's Opening Day (2017)Announcer (voice)
ESL: English as a Second Language
ESL: English as a Second Language (2005)Norman Benjamin
Nightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of Blade Trinity
Nightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of Blade Trinity (2005)Self
The Kronenberg Chronicles
The Kronenberg Chronicles (2002)Julius Kronenberg
Planes: Fire & Rescue: Cad Spinner
Planes: Fire & Rescue: Cad Spinner (2014)Cad Spinner (voice)