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John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is an American actor. He rose to prominence in television before becoming an acclaimed and popular film actor. Goodman has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Vanity Fair has called Goodman "among our very finest actors." Goodman is known for his collaborations with the Coen brothers, acting in films such as Raising Arizona (1987), Barton Fink (1991), The Big Lebowski (1998), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), and Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). He took on leading roles in King Ralph (1991), The Babe (1992), Matinee (1993), The Flintstones (1994), and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016). Goodman also had supporting roles in Revenge of the Nerds (1984), True Stories (1986), Sea of Love (1989), Bringing Out the Dead (1999), Storytelling (2001), Speed Racer (2008), The Artist (2011), Flight (2012), Argo (2012), The Hangover Part III (2013), and Atomic Blonde (2017). He has voiced roles in The Emperor's New Groove franchise (2000–2008), the Monsters, Inc. franchise (2001–present), The Jungle Book 2 (2003), and Bee Movie (2007). On television, Goodman gained recognition by playing the family patriarch Dan Conner in the comedy series Roseanne (1988–1997; 2018) and The Conners (2018–present). Goodman had regular roles in the HBO drama series Treme (2010–2011), the legal drama series Damages (2011), the political comedy series Alpha House (2013–2014), and the HBO comedy series The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present). He has been a frequent host of Saturday Night Live (1989–2013) and has guest starred in The West Wing (2003–2004), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006), and Community (2011–2012). Goodman started his career at The Public Theatre, acting in numerous productions, including Henry IV, Part 1 (1981), The Skin of Our Teeth (1998), and The Seagull (2001). He made his Broadway debut in Big River (1985), for which Goodman received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical nomination. He returned to Broadway in revivals of the Samuel Becket play Waiting for Godot (2009) and the newspaper comedy The Front Page (2016). Goodman debuted his West End in a revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo (2015).
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for Perry White in Superman: Homeward 🌍
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The film opens at LexCorp, where Mayor Lex Luthor arms the MPD, desperate to prove himself better than Superman after Metallo’s defeat. Lex can’t shake his insecurity—no matter what, Superman overshadows him. Meanwhile, Clark has withdrawn from Lois and his parents, consumed by Krypton’s history. When he detects a ship in Earth’s atmosphere, he intercepts it, discovering a girl and a dog—Kara and Krypto. Seeing the symbol on his chest, Kara realizes Clark is her cousin, Kal, and warns him that Zod is coming to turn Earth into Krypton. Knowing only Kryptonite can stop Zod, Clark turns to Lex. Hesitant, Lex accepts, hoping victory will make him Earth’s hero. When Zod arrives, Superman is beaten, forcing Kara to hide him with Lois, who reminds Clark he isn’t Krypton’s last son but a farm boy. Inspired, he resolves to fight for Earth. Lex dons his Warsuit, battling Zod but falling short. Reuniting with Clark, Kara, and Lois, he admits his envy—Superman is loved because he’s human at heart. Clark later discovers Jor-El’s true message: he was meant to rule with Zod. Shaken, he chooses hope instead. With Kara and Lex, he challenges Zod, wielding Kryptonite at great cost. In the end, Superman defeats but spares Zod, warning him Earth has defenders. Green Lantern, Hawkman, and Martian Manhunter arrive, proof of a united league. Clark returns to the Kent farm, embracing his true home. Lex names Superman his advisor. In the Fortress, Clark deletes Jor-El’s message—choosing Earth over Krypton.
