John Astin
Acting Born Mar 30, 1930 Baltimore, Maryland, USA 151 credits
Biography
John Astin is an American actor, voice actor, and director. He was born on March 30, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland. Astin attended Washington, Jefferson College and Johns Hopkins University, where he studied mathematics. However, he discovered a passion for the theater and began performing in minor plays and doing voice-over work for commercials. He is known for his acting career, which spans over 137 known credits. Astin is 5' 11" tall and has been associated with the nickname John Allen Astin.
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Career overview
John Astin is an American actor. He has worked in the entertainment industry, primarily in acting. Astin's career includes a significant role in the television series The Addams Family, which premiered in 1964. He is also known for his work as a voice actor and director.
Astin's acting credits include numerous roles in various productions. He has appeared in a substantial number of projects, with a total of 137 known credits. His work spans multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Astin's career has spanned many years, with his birthday falling on March 30, 1930. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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Career timeline
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence
Screaming Soup Presents: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Retrospective
Justice League Action
School of LifeBetaville
As Told by GingerAs Told by Ginger
The Wild ThornberrysBeckerThe HughleysThe Making of 'The Frighteners'
Recess
The Frighteners
Pinky and the BrainThe Twisted Tales of Felix the CatHarrison Bergeron
DuckmanBurke's LawRebel HighwayThe Silence of the HamsRunaway Daughters
The NannyThe Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.Problem ChildStepmonster
Mad About YouThe Addams FamilyKiller Tomatoes Eat France!The Addams Family Album
Step by StepTaz-ManiaEerie, IndianaHalloween Monster BashKiller Tomatoes Strike Back!
Gremlins 2: The New BatchThey Came from Outer SpaceAttack of the Killer Tomatoes
Tales from the CryptFriend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake ReliefNight LifeThe Saint: The Blue Dulac
Return of the Killer Tomatoes!Mystery Magical Special
The CharmingsTeen Wolf TooHarry Anderson's Sideshow
Mr. BoogedyBody Slam
National Lampoon's European VacationMaryOtherworld
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteMurder, She WroteMurder, She Wrote · DirectorNight Court
Just Our Luck · Director
St. Elsewhere
Simon & SimonMr. Merlin · Director
The Facts of Life
Fantasy IslandDiff'rent Strokes
The Love BoatCHiPs · DirectorOperation PetticoatLanigan's Rabbi · DirectorHalloween with the New Addams Family
Freaky Friday
Welcome Back, KotterThe Bob Crane ShowThe Dream Makers
Police WomanOnly with Married MenThe Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster SaluteSkyway to DeathHard Day at Blue Nose
Police StoryBrothers O'Toole
Full Filmography
151 titles- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence (2026) as Prof. Mortimer Gangreen
- Screaming Soup Presents: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Retrospective (2023) as Self
- Justice League Action (2016) as Uncle Dudley (voice)
- School of Life (2005) as Norman Warner
- Betaville (2005) as President Sender
- As Told by Ginger (2000)
- As Told by Ginger (2000) as Dave Bishop (voice)
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as The Great Bangaboo (voice)
- Becker (1998) as Richard Wilson
- The Hughleys (1998) as Mr. Crump
- The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998) as Self
- Recess (1997) as Supt. Skinner (voice)
- The Frighteners (1996) as The Judge
- Pinky and the Brain (1995)
- The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat (1995) as (voice)
- Harrison Bergeron (1995) as Golf Announcer
- Duckman (1994) as Terry Duke Tetzloff (voice)
- Burke's Law (1994) as Alexander the Great
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Minuteman (Fred)
- The Silence of the Hams (1994) as The Ranger
- Runaway Daughters (1994) as Fred
- Huck and the King of Hearts (1994) as Zach
- The Nanny (1993) as Dr. Roberts
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Prof. Albert Wickwire
- Problem Child (1993) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Stepmonster (1993) as Minister
- Mad About You (1992) as John Astin
- The Addams Family (1992) as Gomez Addams (voice)
- Killer Tomatoes Eat France! (1992) as Prof. Mortimer Gangreen
- The Addams Family Album (1992) as Self / Gomez Addams (archive footage)
- Step by Step (1991) as George Humphries
- Taz-Mania (1991) as Bull Gator (voice)
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) as Radford
- Halloween Monster Bash (1991) as Self
- Killer Tomatoes Strike Back! (1991) as Jeronahew/Prof. Gangreen
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) as Janitor
- They Came from Outer Space (1990) as Neville Nessen
- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1990) as Dr. Gangreen (voice)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Nelson Halliwell
- Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief (1989) as Self
- Night Life (1989) as Verlin Flanders
- The Saint: The Blue Dulac (1989) as George Lafosse
- Return of the Killer Tomatoes! (1988) as Prof. Gangreen
- Mystery Magical Special (1988) as John Astin
- The Charmings (1987)
- Teen Wolf Too (1987) as Dean Dunn
- Harry Anderson's Sideshow (1987) as Self
- Mr. Boogedy (1986) as Neil Witherspoon
- Body Slam (1986) as Scotty
- National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) as Kent
- Mary (1985) as Ed LaSalle
- Otherworld (1985) as Akin
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Harry Pierce
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Fritz Randall
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ross Hayley
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) Director
- Night Court (1984) as Kenny
- Night Court (1984) as Buddy Ryan
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Uncle Joe
- Riptide (1984) as Baxter Bernard
- Just Our Luck (1983) Director
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Kevin
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Mr. Merlin (1981) Director
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Charles Preston
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as David Crothers
- CHiPs (1977) Director
- Operation Petticoat (1977) as Lt. Commander Matthew Sherman
- Lanigan's Rabbi (1977) Director
- Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977) as Gomez Addams
- Rosetti and Ryan: Men Who Love Women (1977) Director
- Freaky Friday (1976) as Bill Andrews
- Welcome Back, Kotter (1975)
- The Bob Crane Show (1975)
- The Dream Makers (1975) as Manny Wheeler
- Police Woman (1974) as Donny
- Only with Married Men (1974) as Dr. Harvey Osterman
- The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute (1974) as Self
- Skyway to Death (1974) as Andrew Tustin
- Hard Day at Blue Nose (1974) as Greenburg
- Police Story (1973)
- Brothers O'Toole (1973) as Michael O'Toole
- Ghost Story (1972) as Fred Colby
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Gomez Addams (voice)
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Russo
- Get to Know Your Rabbit (1972) as Mr. Turnbull
- Evil Roy Slade (1972) as Evil Roy Slade
- Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family (1972) as Gomez Addams (Voice)
- Every Little Crook and Nanny (1972) as Vito Garbugli
- Wacky Taxi (1972) as Pepper
- Wacky Taxi (1972) Director
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Sykes
- McMillan & Wife (1971) Director
- Two on a Bench (1971) as Dr. Stanley Remington
- Bunny O'Hare (1971) as Ad O'Hare
- Night Gallery (1970) as Munsch
- Night Gallery (1970) as Randy Miller
- Night Gallery (1970) as Jonathan (segment "Pamela's Voice")
- Night Gallery (1970) Director
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Beau Biffingham
- The Partridge Family (1970) as Millionaire Sidney Rose
- Love, American Style (1969) as Alfred
- Love, American Style (1969) as Charlie Mancini
- Viva Max! (1969) as Sergeant Valdez
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Jim Keatley
- Candy (1968) as T.M. Christian / Jack Christian
- Prelude (1968)
- Prelude (1968) Director
- Prelude (1968) Producer
- Prelude (1968) Writer
- The Flying Nun (1967)
- He & She (1967) as Dr. Melvin Krillman
- The Spirit Is Willing (1967) as Dr. Frieden
- Batman (1966) as The Riddler
- CBS Playhouse (1966) as Perry Clark
- Hey Landlord! (1966)
- Occasional Wife (1966)
- The Pruitts of Southampton (1966) as Rudy Pruitt
- The Wild Wild West (1965)
- The Addams Family (1964) as Gomez Addams
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963) as Bartley
- Move Over, Darling (1963) as Clyde Prokey
- The Wheeler Dealers (1963) as Hector Vanson
- The Virginian (1962) as Slick Driscoll
- I'm Dickens, He's Fenster (1962) as Harry Dickens
- That Touch of Mink (1962) as Mr. Everett Beasley
- Period of Adjustment (1962) as Smoky Anderson (uncredited)
- Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962) as Pilot
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Hazel (1961) as Hal Gordon
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Cassidy
- West Side Story (1961) as Glad Hand (uncredited)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
- Route 66 (1960) as Gas Attendant
- Route 66 (1960) as Benson
- Checkmate (1960) as Jim Poole
- Outlaws (1960)
- Peter Loves Mary (1960) as Joe
- The Pusher (1960) as Detective
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Charlie
- Dennis the Menace (1959)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Martin Grosch
- The Kiss (1958) as Male Necker
- Maverick (1957) as Joe Lambert
- The Night America Trembled (1957) as Reporter
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Hard-Luck Henry Haggen
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Astin best known for?
John Astin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence (2026), Justice League Action (2016), As Told by Ginger (2000), As Told by Ginger (2000).
When and where was John Astin born?
John Astin was born on March 30, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does John Astin have?
John Astin has accumulated over 151 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2026.
What is John Astin's background in cinema and television?
John Astin is an American actor, voice actor, and director. He was born on March 30, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland. Astin attended Washington, Jefferson College and Johns Hopkins University, where he studied mathematics. However, he discovered a passion for the theater and began performing in minor plays and doing voice...