---
name: "Glenn Shadix"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/glenn-shadix"
fi1m_id: "glenn-shadix"
imdb_id: "nm0787187"
tmdb_id: 13243
wikidata_id: "Q720553"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "15 April 1952"
died: "7 September 2010"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 7
average_fi1m_score: 74
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 7
updated: "2026-10-04T23:11:37.046391+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Glenn Shadix

## Identity

Glenn Shadix

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/glenn-shadix
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** glenn-shadix
- **IMDb ID:** nm0787187
- **TMDB ID:** 13243
- **Wikidata ID:** Q720553
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Shadix, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q720553, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0787187/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/13243

Actor. Born 15 April 1952 in Bessemer, Alabama, USA. Died 7 September 2010.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 15 April 1952, Bessemer, Alabama, USA
- **Died:** 7 September 2010
- **Active:** 1988–2003
- **Also known as:** Glen Shadix
- **Frequently works with:** [Catherine O'Hara](https://film.one/person/catherine-ohara.md), [Daniel Waters](https://film.one/person/daniel-waters.md), [Denise Di Novi](https://film.one/person/denise-di-novi.md), [Tim Burton](https://film.one/person/tim-burton.md), [Winona Ryder](https://film.one/person/winona-ryder.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 74, as actor, over 7 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 84 (3), 1990s 75 (2), 2000s 58 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 67 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 3, Action 2, Crime 2, Fantasy 2, Science Fiction 2, Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 8 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $683m across 5 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Shadix, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q720553, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0787187/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/13243

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*Beetlejuice*](https://film.one/film/beetlejuice.md) (83)
- **Disney+:** [*The Nightmare Before Christmas*](https://film.one/film/the-nightmare-before-christmas.md) (82)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Heathers*](https://film.one/film/heathers.md) (80)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Glenn Shadix

> Glenn Shadix made pretentious supporting characters funny without treating them as disposable. We value him most in *Beetlejuice*, where Otho’s self-importance gives the ghost comedy another kind of nuisance to deal with.

Otho, the interior decorator in *Beetlejuice* (1988), has the sort of self-importance that can survive almost any company. Glenn Shadix makes that pretension worth watching, rather than merely giving us permission to laugh at it. We laughed because Otho takes himself so seriously; Shadix allows him the dignity of not knowing how ridiculous he is. In Tim Burton’s ghost comedy, he is a good reason to look beyond Michael Keaton’s bad behaviour.

The part was his screen breakthrough, and it remains the sensible place to begin with his work. Father Ripper in *Heathers* (1989) followed, while *Demolition Man* (1993) gave him the supporting role of Associate Bob. These were supporting parts, and his later work included television appearances and animation. There is no need to turn that career into a story of a leading man overlooked: giving a small character a particular kind of foolishness is worthwhile work.

*The Nightmare Before Christmas* (1993) makes the case for listening to him as well. As the voice of Halloween Town’s two-faced Mayor, Shadix belongs comfortably among characters whose grotesqueness does not prevent them being funny or deserving affection. Henry Selick directs, and Danny Elfman’s music supplies much of the pleasure; Shadix is one contributor to a film whose animation and songs deserve most of the praise. We recommend it readily, with the reservation that the story becomes thin between those songs.

Burton returned to him for Senator Nado in *Planet of the Apes* (2001), continuing an association established with Otho. The limitation is that the eccentric supporting character can become a narrow assignment, however well an actor fulfils it. Nor does Shadix’s presence repair the wandering story in *Beetlejuice*, which we forgive for its humour and warmth towards the dead. Start there, and do not spend the whole evening waiting for Keaton to return.

## Biography

Glenn Shadix (1952–2010) was an American actor. Born William Glenn Shadix in Bessemer, Alabama, he attended Birmingham-Southern College for two years before moving to New York and then Hollywood in the late 1970s. He worked as a stage actor for nearly twenty years.

Shadix gained prominence with his role as Otho in Tim Burton's *Beetlejuice* (1988). Burton subsequently cast him as the voice of the Mayor of Halloween Town in *The Nightmare Before Christmas* (1993) and as Senator Nado in *Planet of the Apes* (2001). Other film credits include *Heathers* (1989), *Demolition Man* (1993) and *Sleepwalkers* (1992). Television work encompassed *Seinfeld*, *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* and voice roles in *Teen Titans* and *Dinosaurs*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (7)

- *Carnivàle* (2003), Fi1m 76, as Councilman Val Templeton — [page](https://film.one/tv/carnivale.md)
- *Planet of the Apes* (2001), Fi1m 40, as Senator Nado — [page](https://film.one/film/planet-of-the-apes-2001.md)
- *Demolition Man* (1993), Fi1m 68, as Associate Bob — [page](https://film.one/film/demolition-man.md)
- *The Nightmare Before Christmas* (1993), Fi1m 82, as Mayor (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-nightmare-before-christmas.md)
- *Heathers* (1989), Fi1m 80, as Father Ripper — [page](https://film.one/film/heathers.md)
- *Seinfeld* (1989), Fi1m 90, as Harold — [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md)
- *Beetlejuice* (1988), Fi1m 83, as Otho — [page](https://film.one/film/beetlejuice.md)

## Complete filmography (66)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Acts of Death* (2007), as Jack Strong
- *Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula* (2005), as Claudius
- *The Batman* (2004), series, as Cluemaster (voice)
- *Justice League Unlimited* (2004), series, as Mondragora (voice)
- *To Kill a Mockumentary* (2004), as Karl
- *Lilo & Stitch: The Series* (2003), series, as 'Look At This' Producer (voice)
- *Carnivàle* (2003), series, as Councilman Val Templeton — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/carnivale.md)
- *Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales* (2003), as Garland Madden
- *Teen Titans* (2003), series, as The Brain / Monsieur Mallah (voice), Monsieur Mallah (voice)
- *All Grown Up!* (2003), series, Actor
- *Sol Goode* (2003), as Casting Director
- *Shut Yer Dirty Little Mouth* (2002), as Peter
- *Planet of the Apes* (2001), as Senator Nado — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/planet-of-the-apes-2001.md)
- *Fast Sofa* (2001), as Apartment Manager
- *Time Squad* (2001), series, Actor
- *The World of Stainboy* (2000), series, as Sgt. Glen Dale
- *The World of Stainboy* (2000), as Sgt. Glen Dale / Charity Home Matron / TV Announcer #2
- *Jackie Chan Adventures* (2000), series, as Tso Lan (voice), Xiao Fung / Tso Lan (voice), Xiao Fung (voice)
- *More Dogs Than Bones* (2000), as Geoff
- *Red Dirt* (2000), as Virgil Cunningham
- *Ladies Man* (1999), series, as Mr. Rook
- *Storm* (1999), as Nate
- *Bartok the Magnificent* (1999), as Townspeople (voice)
- *Thanks* (1999), series, Actor
- *Providence* (1999), series, Actor
- *Confession of a Florist* (1999), as Sheriff Winslow
- *Chairman of the Board* (1998), as Larry
- *Men* (1997), as Neil, poster
- *Sparkler* (1997), as Announcer
- *Cow and Chicken* (1997), series, as Poopy the Clown / Gate Guard / Prisoner (voice)
- *Extreme Ghostbusters* (1997), series, Actor
- *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch* (1996), series, as Caligula
- *Quack Pack* (1996), series, as Dr. Emil (voice), Police Officer (voice)
- *Multiplicity* (1996), as Building Inspector
- *The Empty Mirror* (1996), Actor
- *Dunston Checks In* (1996), as Lionel Spalding
- *Life with Louie* (1995), series, Actor
- *Hercules: The Legendary Journeys* (1995), series, as Typhoon, Typhon
- *Love Affair* (1994), as Anthony Rotundo
- *Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills* (1994), series, as Nimbar (voice)
- *It Runs in the Family* (1994), as Leopold Doppler
- *ER* (1994), series, as Eldon — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *Dark Side of Genius* (1994), as Leon Bennini
- *Duckman* (1994), series, as Army Leader Guest (voice)
- *The Nightmare Before Christmas* (1993), as Mayor (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-nightmare-before-christmas.md)
- *Demolition Man* (1993), as Associate Bob — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/demolition-man.md)
- *Dave's World* (1993), series, as Leslie Loret
- *The John Larroquette Show* (1993), series, as Walker
- *Sleepwalkers* (1992), as Mr. Fallows
- *Bingo* (1991), as Duke
- *Dinosaurs* (1991), series, as Monster (voice), Ray (voice)
- *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* (1990), series, as Ralph Scorpius
- *Meet the Applegates* (1990), as Greg Samson
- *Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon* (1989), as Chet
- *Nightlife* (1989), Actor
- *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Harold — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md)
- *Heathers* (1989), as Father Ripper — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/heathers.md)
- *Sunset* (1988), as Roscoe Arbuckle
- *Beetlejuice* (1988), as Otho — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/beetlejuice.md)
- *Student Exchange* (1987), as Mr. Barton
- *The Golden Girls* (1985), series, as Musician — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-golden-girls.md)
- *They Saved Gidget's Brain* (1984), as Bobo · Writer
- *Night Court* (1984), series, as Dermot Drake
- *Conan The Waitress* (1984), as Conan The Waitress
- *Cheers* (1982), series, as Bernard — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md)
- *The Postman Always Rings Twice* (1981), as Twin Oaks Customer

## Gallery

- ![Glenn Shadix](https://film.one/media/person/83269/gallery-0f21c83c4327.jpg) Glenn Shadix — Carlos Hernandez, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Glenn_Shadix_DragonCon_2004-_cropped.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Glenn Shadix at Dragon-Con 2004, located at Hyatt Regency Atlanta](https://film.one/media/person/83269/gallery-ff806c24a621.jpg) Glenn Shadix at Dragon-Con 2004, located at Hyatt Regency Atlanta — Carlos Hernandez, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2b/Glenn_Shadix_DragonCon_2004.jpg/1280px-Glenn_Shadix_DragonCon_2004.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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