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John Achorn
Acting Born Jul 27, 1946 Chicago, Illinois, USA 42 credits
Biography
John Achorn works in acting. Born July 27, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 42 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
I Know Catherine, the Log Lady
Blackmail
7 Year Zig Zag
I Don't Know Jack
'Til There Was You
Born YesterdayVictim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story
DefenselessFever
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirProblem ChildBook of LovePastime
Quantum LeapFrom Hollywood to Deadwood
Murphy BrownPatty Hearst
The Little MermaidRay's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
3:15 the Moment of TruthThe Princess Who Had Never LaughedCasey at the Bat
The Golden GirlsTall Tales & LegendsTall Tales & LegendsThe Emperor's New ClothesAnnie Oakley
Night CourtBeverly Hills CopNight of the CometThe Princess and the Pea
The Nightingale
St. ElsewhereAmerican PlayhouseFaerie Tale TheatreFaerie Tale TheatreFaerie Tale Theatre
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Knots Landing
Full Filmography
42 titles- I Know Catherine, the Log Lady (2026) as Self
- Blackmail (2017) as Balsac
- 7 Year Zig Zag (2003)
- I Don't Know Jack (2002) as Self
- 'Til There Was You (1997) as Board Member (uncredited)
- Born Yesterday (1993) as Senator Banks
- Victim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story (1993) as Man at Bar
- Defenseless (1991) as Board Member in Law Firm
- Fever (1991) as Parole Board Member
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Cable Guy
- Problem Child (1990) as Additional Voice (voice)
- Book of Love (1990) as Mr. Joe Twiller
- Pastime (1990) as Cal
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Irv
- From Hollywood to Deadwood (1989) as Insurance Detective
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Stage Manager
- Patty Hearst (1988) as Al Johnson
- The Little Mermaid (1987) as Sailor (uncredited)
- Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall (1987) as George Scurry
- 3:15 the Moment of Truth (1986) as Teacher in Hallway
- The Princess Who Had Never Laughed (1986) as Town Crier
- Casey at the Bat (1986) as The Umpire
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Priest
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as The Umpire
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as Thomas Edison
- The Emperor's New Clothes (1985) as Pub Man
- Annie Oakley (1985) as Thomas Edison
- Night Court (1984) as John Weary
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) as 2nd Detroit Cop
- Night of the Comet (1984) as Oscar
- The Princess and the Pea (1984) as Suspicious Guard (uncredited)
- The Nightingale (1983) as Comedian
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Administrator
- American Playhouse (1982) as George Scurry (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as The Guard (uncredited)
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Comedian
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Pub Man
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Town Crier
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Sailor (uncredited)
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Surprised Guard
- The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) as Guard
- Knots Landing (1979) as Coroner's Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Achorn best known for?
John Achorn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I love Christmas Parties (2024), Embarrassing Bodies (2007), Return of the Jedi (1983), Problem Child (1990).
When and where was John Achorn born?
John Achorn was born on July 27, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does John Achorn have?
John Achorn has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
John Achorn by the numbers
42credits
26films
16TV series
1979–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as The Guard (uncredited) — aged about 35
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Comedian — aged about 35
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Pub Man — aged about 35
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Town Crier — aged about 35
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Sailor (uncredited) — aged about 35
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Surprised Guard — aged about 35
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