John Achorn: movies and TV shows
John Achorn has 42 credits in the archive: 26 films and 16 TV series, from 1979 to 2026. Highest rated: Faerie Tale Theatre (8.1/10).
Career timeline
1979 – 2026 · busiest year: 1982 (8 credits)
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Full filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type | Rating | Age then |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Know Catherine, the Log Lady | Self | Film | — | 79 |
| 2017 | Blackmail | Balsac | Film | 1.0 | 70 |
| 2003 | 7 Year Zig Zag | Film | 7.0 | 56 | |
| 2002 | I Don't Know Jack | Self | Film | 7.9 | 55 |
| 1997 | 'Til There Was You | Board Member (uncredited) | Film | 4.0 | 50 |
| 1993 | Born Yesterday | Senator Banks | Film | 5.3 | 46 |
| 1993 | Victim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story | Man at Bar | Film | 7.6 | 46 |
| 1991 | Defenseless | Board Member in Law Firm | Film | 4.9 | 44 |
| 1991 | Fever | Parole Board Member | Film | 3.9 | 44 |
| 1990 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Cable Guy | TV | 7.9 | 43 |
| 1990 | Problem Child | Additional Voice (voice) | Film | 6.2 | 43 |
| 1990 | Book of Love | Mr. Joe Twiller | Film | 5.5 | 43 |
| 1990 | Pastime | Cal | Film | 6.5 | 43 |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap | Irv | TV | 8.0 | 42 |
| 1989 | From Hollywood to Deadwood | Insurance Detective | Film | 6.3 | 42 |
| 1988 | Murphy Brown | Stage Manager | TV | 6.4 | 41 |
| 1988 | Patty Hearst | Al Johnson | Film | 5.7 | 41 |
| 1987 | The Little Mermaid | Sailor (uncredited) | Film | 6.8 | 40 |
| 1987 | Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall | George Scurry | Film | 6.7 | 40 |
| 1986 | 3:15 the Moment of Truth | Teacher in Hallway | Film | 5.8 | 39 |
| 1986 | The Princess Who Had Never Laughed | Town Crier | Film | 8.0 | 39 |
| 1986 | Casey at the Bat | The Umpire | Film | 8.0 | 39 |
| 1985 | The Golden Girls | Priest | TV | 7.6 | 38 |
| 1985 | Tall Tales & Legends | The Umpire | TV | 6.0 | 38 |
| 1985 | Tall Tales & Legends | Thomas Edison | TV | 6.0 | 38 |
| 1985 | The Emperor's New Clothes | Pub Man | Film | 4.8 | 38 |
| 1985 | Annie Oakley | Thomas Edison | Film | 8.0 | 38 |
| 1984 | Night Court | John Weary | TV | 7.3 | 37 |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop | 2nd Detroit Cop | Film | 7.2 | 37 |
| 1984 | Night of the Comet | Oscar | Film | 6.2 | 37 |
| 1984 | The Princess and the Pea | Suspicious Guard (uncredited) | Film | 8.2 | 37 |
| 1983 | The Nightingale | Comedian | Film | 5.3 | 36 |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere | Administrator | TV | 5.7 | 35 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse | George Scurry (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall') | TV | 6.6 | 35 |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre | The Guard (uncredited) | TV | 8.1 | 35 |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Comedian | TV | 8.1 | 35 |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Pub Man | TV | 8.1 | 35 |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Town Crier | TV | 8.1 | 35 |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Sailor (uncredited) | TV | 8.1 | 35 |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre | Surprised Guard | TV | 8.1 | 35 |
| 1981 | The Incredible Shrinking Woman | Guard | Film | 5.4 | 34 |
| 1979 | Knots Landing | Coroner's Assistant | TV | 7.0 | 32 |