--- name: "John Hodgman" canonical: "https://film.one/person/john-hodgman" fi1m_id: "john-hodgman" imdb_id: "nm1894655" tmdb_id: 77344 wikidata_id: "Q329372" roles: ["Actor"] born: "3 June 1971" reviewed_on_fi1m: 8 average_fi1m_score: 72 average_as: "actor" average_over: 8 updated: "2026-09-23T23:42:43.678160+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." --- # John Hodgman ## Identity John Hodgman - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/john-hodgman - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** john-hodgman - **IMDb ID:** nm1894655 - **TMDB ID:** 77344 - **Wikidata ID:** Q329372 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hodgman, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329372, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1894655/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/77344 Actor. Born 3 June 1971 in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 3 June 1971, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA - **Active:** 2004–present - **Also known as:** John K. Hodgman, John Kellogg Hodgman , John Hodgeman - **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 8 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 77 (5), 2010s 53 (2), 2020s 82 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 72 to 65 across 8 titles - **Score spread:** 6 at 80+, 0 at 60–79, 2 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 4, Drama 3, Crime 2, Mystery 2, Action & Adventure 1, Animation 1 - **Screen time:** 3 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $218m across 2 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hodgman, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329372, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1894655/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/77344 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*Coraline*](https://film.one/film/coraline.md) (85) - **Peacock:** [*Poker Face*](https://film.one/tv/poker-face.md) (82) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on John Hodgman > John Hodgman makes awkward, clever people funny without insisting on the joke. We like his restraint, but the character voices in *Coraline* are a stronger reason to seek him out than another small part built around eccentricity. Hodgman tends to make an eccentric line sound as though it needs no explanation. His understated delivery lets a supporting character be funny without asking for attention at every pause. He began appearing as the PC in Apple's advertising in 2006, before recurring as Louis Greene in the ensemble comedy *Bored to Death* (2009). That transition suits a humorist whose timing works well in small parts. We rate the restraint, though the succession of awkward characters can begin to feel like a casting habit. *Coraline* (2009) is the stronger reason to seek him out: he voices Charlie Jones and the Other Father for director Henry Selick. We were frightened by the button-eyed parents because the film takes a child's dissatisfaction seriously and makes the alternative alarming. Hodgman's own explanation of his voice work is useful: “The Other Father character works [because] I found this dumb Dean Martin impression that is bigger than John Hodgman, and more alive than John Hodgman.” That larger voice is the part of his acting we would like to hear more often. *Poker Face* (2023) is excellent company, with a caveat about cases that dawdle, but it is chiefly Natasha Lyonne's warmth and humour that make it so. Hodgman's guest role is a smaller reason to watch, and we would not pretend it tells us as much about him as *Coraline* does. Small appearances make good use of his timing, but do not always give him enough to develop beyond the initial oddness. Creating *Dicktown* (2020–) marks a move towards making the material himself. His work with co-creator and co-star David Rees offers a reason to be curious about what they make together, rather than merely where he turns up next. We would welcome fewer assignments that ask only for another awkward intellectual. For the clearest reason to listen to him, start with *Coraline*, preferably before any children in the house are due in bed. ## Biography John Hodgman is an American actor, author and humorist. Born on 3 June 1971 in Brookline, Massachusetts, he attended Yale University and began his career as a literary agent before turning to writing and performance. He is the author of the satirical books *The Areas of My Expertise* (2005), *More Information Than You Require* (2008) and *That Is All* (2011). Hodgman appeared as the PC in Apple’s “Get a Mac” advertising campaign and contributed to Comedy Central’s *The Daily Show with Jon Stewart*. His acting credits include voice roles in *Coraline* (2009) and *Rick and Morty* (2013–), and live-action appearances in series such as *Bored to Death* (2009–2011) and *Poker Face* (2023). Hodgman has also created and starred in the podcast *Judge John Hodgman* and performed at events including the 2009 Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association dinner. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, themoviedb.org.* ## On Fi1m (8) - *Poker Face* (2023), Fi1m 82, as Narc / Dockers — [page](https://film.one/tv/poker-face.md) - *The Knick* (2014), Fi1m 82, as Doctor Entrusted with Eleanor — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-knick.md) - *Movie 43* (2013), Fi1m 24, as Fake Penguin (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating") — [page](https://film.one/film/movie-43.md) - *Bored to Death* (2009), Fi1m 50, as Louis Greene — [page](https://film.one/tv/bored-to-death.md) - *Coraline* (2009), Fi1m 85, as Charlie Jones / Other Father (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/coraline.md) - *Parks and Recreation* (2009), Fi1m 83, as August Clementine — [page](https://film.one/tv/parks-and-recreation.md) - *Flight of the Conchords* (2007), Fi1m 84, as David Armstrong — [page](https://film.one/tv/flight-of-the-conchords.md) - *Battlestar Galactica* (2004), Fi1m 83, as Dr. Gerard — [page](https://film.one/tv/battlestar-galactica.md) ## Complete filmography (46) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *The Dinner Plan* (2025), as Nate - *The Muppets Take Scripthatten* (2025), as Pete - *Star Wars: Skeleton Crew* (2024), series, as Snobbius Snee (voice) - *The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart* (2023), as Snoopy (voice) - *Frog and Toad* (2023), series, as Mouse (voice) - *Up Here* (2023), series, as Tom - *Poker Face* (2023), series, as Narc / Dockers — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/poker-face.md) - *Hamster & Gretel* (2022), series, as Micromanager (voice) - *Ghosts* (2021), series, as Minister Nathaniel - *Class Action Park* (2020), as Narrator - *Dicktown* (2020), series, as John Hunchman · Writer, Director, Creator - *Adventure Time: Distant Lands* (2020), series, as Shafter (voice) - *Minecraft: Story Mode* (2018), series, as Soren (voice) - *Summer Camp Island* (2018), series, as Bartholomole (voice) - *DuckTales* (2017), series, as John Rockerduck (voice) - *The Tick* (2016), series, as Hobbes - *HarmonQuest* (2016), series, as Hon Jodgman - *Blindspot* (2015), series, as Jonas Fischer - *3rd Street Blackout* (2015), as Gary Voonerjab - *Pitch Perfect 2* (2015), as Tone Hangers - *Red Oaks* (2014), series, as Travis - *Learning to Drive* (2014), as Car Salesman - *The Knick* (2014), series, as Doctor Entrusted with Eleanor — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-knick.md) - *Mozart in the Jungle* (2014), series, as Marlon - *Rick and Morty* (2013), series, as (voice) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/rick-and-morty.md) - *Wander Over Yonder* (2013), series, as Lord of Illumination (voice) - *CODEFELLAS* (2013), series, as Agent Topple - *John Hodgman: RAGNAROK* (2013), as John Hodgman - *Movie 43* (2013), as Fake Penguin (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating") — Fi1m 24, [page](https://film.one/film/movie-43.md) - *Treatment* (2011), as Graham - *Arthur* (2011), as Peter · Candy Store Manager, Candy Store Manager - *The Best and the Brightest* (2010), as Henry - *Adventure Time* (2010), series, as Elder Plops (voice), DJ Plop Drops (voice) - *Fantasia in Best Show Minor* (2010), Actor - *The Invention of Lying* (2009), as Wedding Overseer - *Bored to Death* (2009), series, as Louis Greene — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/tv/bored-to-death.md) - *Community* (2009), series, as Dr. Heidi — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/community.md) - *Archer* (2009), series, as Gary (voice) - *Parks and Recreation* (2009), series, as August Clementine — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/parks-and-recreation.md) - *Coraline* (2009), as Charlie Jones / Other Father (voice) — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/coraline.md) - *Baby Mama* (2008), as Fertility Specialist - *Flight of the Conchords* (2007), series, as David Armstrong — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/flight-of-the-conchords.md) - *30 Rock* (2006), series, as Terry — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md) - *They Might Be Giants: Venue Songs* (2005), as The Deranged Millionaire - *Battlestar Galactica* (2004), series, as Dr. Gerard — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/battlestar-galactica.md) - *The Venture Bros.* (2004), series, as Dale Hale (voice), Snoopy (voice), Guard / Maybe Man / Cop 2 (voice), Corporal Snoopy (voice) ## Gallery - ![Donna with John Hodgman (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/46460/gallery-f17cb696cba6.jpg) Donna with John Hodgman (2017) — Terry Ballard from Merrick, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/BookExpo_2017_%2835111670055%29.jpg/1280px-BookExpo_2017_%2835111670055%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Panel includes John Hodgman, Dennis Leary and Isla Fisher (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/46460/gallery-315a1ca0b8bb.jpg) Panel includes John Hodgman, Dennis Leary and Isla Fisher (2017) — Terry Ballard from Merrick, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/BookExpo_2017_%2835113529345%29.jpg/1280px-BookExpo_2017_%2835113529345%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![WikiWorld comic based on article about author John Hodgman (2007)](https://film.one/media/person/46460/gallery-48ee72e1aa09.jpg) WikiWorld comic based on article about author John Hodgman (2007) — Greg Williams, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Hodgman_wikiworld.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![John Hodgman at the Opening Night of "The Balusters" on Broadway - April 21, 2026](https://film.one/media/person/46460/gallery-2fbf824c946d.jpg) John Hodgman at the Opening Night of "The Balusters" on Broadway - April 21, 2026 — PhilipRomanoPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/JohnHodgman-byPhilipRomano.jpg/1280px-JohnHodgman-byPhilipRomano.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![John Hodgman](https://film.one/media/person/46460/gallery-1d9198088b31.jpg) John Hodgman — Image via TMDB - ![John Hodgman (2011)](https://film.one/media/person/46460/gallery-14e16f083bce.jpg) John Hodgman (2011) — Randal Schwartz from Portland, OR, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/John_Hodgman_%285357475307%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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