John Bolton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 20, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Active Years
- 1968–2026 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 41 credits in database
Biography
Subject: John Bolton (Actor).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No invention. No markdown/formatting. Plain prose only. No headings/preamble.
Target word count: 90-130 words.
[1] TMDB Bio: Describes John Robert Bolton II (born Nov 20, 1948), American attorney, diplomat, etc. (This is the politician, not the actor, though the prompt asks for "John Bolton (Acting)").
[2] Wikipedia: Title "John Bolton (actor)".
[3] IMDb: John Bolton (Actor). Known as a Broadway theater actor. Starring in: Anastasia, Wicked, Hello, Dolly!, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Dames At Sea, Curtains, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Young Frankenstein, and Damn Yankees. In Madam Secretary.
[4] BroadwayWorld: Mentions credits.
[5] Alchetron: John Bolton (born December 29, 1965) is an American actor and Broadway regular. Best known for originating the role of "The Old Man" (Mr. Parker) in A Christmas Story: The Musical.
[6] Wikiwand: American actor and Broadway regular. Notable for originating "The Old Man" in A Christmas Story: The Musical. Created the role of Vlad Popov in Anastasia.
Name: John Bolton.
Profession: American actor and Broadway regular.
Birth date: December 29, 1965.
Notable roles: Originated "The Old Man" (Mr. Parker) in the Broadway musical A Christmas Story: The Musical. Created the role of Vlad Popov in the Broadway musical Anastasia.
Other credits: Wicked, Hello, Dolly!, Dames At Sea, Curtains, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Young Frankenstein, Damn Yankees, and Madam Secretary.
John Bolton is an American actor and Broadway regular born on December 29, 1965. He is best known for originating the role of The Old Man, also known as Mr. Parker, in
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of John Bolton (the actor).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: Refers to John Robert Bolton II (politician). Discard for actor bio, though the prompt asks for John Bolton (Acting).
Source [2]: Wikipedia link for John Bolton (actor). No text provided.
Source [3]: IMDb bio. Actor in Madam Secretary. Best known as a Broadway theater actor. Starring on Broadway and nationally in Anastasia, Wicked, Hello, Dolly!, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Dames At Sea, Curtains, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Young Frankenstein and Damn Yankees.
Source [4]: BroadwayWorld link. No specific text content provided other than the date.
Source [5]: Alchetron bio. Born December 29, 1965. American actor and Broadway regular. Best known for originating the role of "The Old Man" (Mr. Parker) in the Broadway show A Christmas Story: The Musical.
Source [6]: Wikiwand. American actor and Broadway regular. Notable for originating the role of "The Old Man" in A Christmas Story: The Musical. Created the role of Vlad Popov in Anastasia.
Name: John Bolton.
Profession: American actor and Broadway regular.
Birth Date: December 29, 1965.
Notable Roles:
"The Old Man" (Mr. Parker) in A Christmas Story: The Musical (originated role).
Vlad Popov in Anastasia (created role).
Broadway/National Credits: Anastasia, Wicked, Hello, Dolly!, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Dames At Sea, Curtains, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Young Frankenstein, and Damn Yankees.
Other credits: Madam Secretary.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Broadway status.
John Bolton is an American actor and Broadway regular. Born on December 29, 1965, he is best known for his work as a Broadway theater actor. He has performed on Broadway and nationally in several productions, including Wicked, Hello, Dolly!, Dames At Sea, Curtains, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Young Frankenstein, and Damn Yankees.
Paragraph 2: Specific roles and notable achievements.
Bolton is most notable for originating the role of The Old Man, also known as Mr. Parker, in the Broadway musical A Christmas Story: The Musical. Additionally, he created the role of Vlad Popov in the Broadway musical Anastasia. His acting credits also include a role in Madam Secretary.
Draft 1 word count check:
"John Bolton is an American actor and Broadway regular. Born on December 29, 1965, he is best known for his work as a Broadway theater actor. He has performed on Broadway and nationally in several productions, including Wicked, Hello, Dolly!, Dames At Sea, Curtains, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Young Frankenstein, and Damn Yankees.
Bolton is most notable for originating the role of The Old Man, also known as Mr. Parker, in the Broadway musical A Christmas Story: The Musical. Additionally, he created the role of Vlad Popov in the Broadway musical Anastasia. His acting credits also include a role in Madam Secretary."
Word count: ~115 words.
Target: 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
41 titles- SEPTEMBER (2026) as Self
- Iran, Israel and the Bomb (2026) as Self
- The War Cabinet (2026) as self
- America at War (2025) as Self - Interviewee
- Shock & Awe: Trump's Return (2025) as Self
- The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump (2024) as Self - Interviewee
- Red Shadow over the White House (2024) as self - conseiller à la sécurité nationale de Donald Trump (2018-2019)
- Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Moscow Tools (2024) as Self
- Inside with Jen Psaki (2023) as Self
- Putin and the Presidents (2023) as Self (interviewee)
- Two Men at War (2022) as Self
- Cuomo (2022) as Self - Guest
- Trump Takes On the World (2021) as Self - Interviewee
- North Korea: Inside The Mind of a Dictator (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- America After 9/11 (2021) as Himself
- Capitol Riots Trump's Last stand (2021) as Self
- The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden (2020) as Self - Interviewee
- The Trump Show (2020) as Self
- Frenemies: Putin and Trump (2020) as Self - Diplomat (archive footage)
- The Room Where It Happened: ABC News Exclusive Interview with John Bolton (2020) as Himself - Former U.S. National Security Adviser
- Maischberger (2019) as Self
- Revealing Ukraine (2019)
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018)
- Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- North Korea: Dark Secrets (2018) as Self
- Shadow World (2016) as Self - US Diplomat (archive footage)
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Attorney General Nolan
- Who Is Vermin Supreme? An Outsider Odyssey (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- Sons of the Clouds: The Last Colony (2012) as Self
- Generation Zero (2010) as Self
- Iran and the West (2009) as Self
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- Hype: The Obama Effect (2008) as Self
- Bush’s War Part I (2008) as John Bolton
- Bush’s War Part II (2008) as John Bolton
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- HARDtalk (1997)
- Frontline (1983) as Self
- Newsnight (1980) as Self
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Bolton best known for?
John Bolton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The War Cabinet (2026), Inside with Jen Psaki (2023), Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018), Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018).
When and where was John Bolton born?
John Bolton was born on November 20, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does John Bolton have?
John Bolton has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2026.
What is John Bolton's background in cinema and television?
Subject: John Bolton (Actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No invention. No markdown/formatting. Plain prose only. No headings/preamble. Target word count: 90-130 words. [1] TMDB Bio: Describes John Robert Bolton II (born Nov 20, 1948), American attorney, dip...
John Bolton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The War Cabinet (2026) as self — aged about 77
- HARDtalk (1997) — aged about 48
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) — aged about 69
- Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 69
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Attorney General Nolan — aged about 65
- Frontline (1983) as Self — aged about 34
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