John Doe
Biography
John Doe is an American actor. He has dozens of television appearances and several movies to his credit. He is also a singer, songwriter, and bass player, and is a member of the band X. Doe has performed with other bands, including The Knitters and The Flesh Eaters. He appeared in the 1989 biopic Great Balls of Fire. Doe also starred in the television series Roswell, playing the role of Jeff Parker.
Career overview
John Doe is an American actor with numerous television appearances and several movie credits to his name. He has appeared in dozens of television shows and several films, including a role in the television series Roswell.
As an actor, Doe has worked in various genres, including drama and comedy. His acting credits include a role in the 1989 biopic Great Balls of Fire.
In addition to his film and television work, Doe has also appeared in a television series called John Doe, which aired from 2002 to 2003.
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Full Filmography
86 titles- The Lowdown (2025) as Marlon
- Highway 99: A Double Album (2025) as Self
- Quantum Cowboys (2023) as John the Gunslinger/John the Bartender/John the Businessman
- The Mojo Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon (2022) as Self
- D.O.A. (2022) as Frank Bigelow
- Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020) as Self
- Punk (2019) as Self
- All Creatures Here Below (2019) as Uncle Doug
- My Little One (2019) as Matt
- You Can Color Outside the Lines... The Big Boys (2018)
- You're Gonna Miss Me (2017) as Jake Fillmore
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- Electric Slide (2014) as Detective Bill Holiday
- Zombex (2013) as Seamus O'Connor
- Ring of Fire (2013) as A.P. Carter
- Pleased to Meet Me (2013) as Pete Jones
- Move Me Brightly - Celebrating Jerry Garcia's 70th Birthday (2013) as Self
- Song 1 (2012) as Man
- Hated (2012) as Sam
- Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind (2011) as Self
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as X
- Absent Father (2008) as Tony
- The Darwin Awards (2007) as Guy in Bar #2
- Ten Inch Hero (2007) as Trucker
- Live Freaky! Die Freaky! (2006) as Tex (voice)
- Ghost on the Highway: A Portrait of Jeffrey Lee Pierce and The Gun Club (2006) as Interviewee, X
- Celebrity Mix (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Lucky 13 (2005) as Mr. Baker
- X: Live in Los Angeles (2005) as Himself
- Torque (2004) as Sheriff Barnes
- Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons (2004) as Self (vocals, acoustic guitar)
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Mick Wolf
- Carnivàle (2003) as Phineas Boffo
- Peacemakers (2003) as Marshall Dan Parks
- Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003) as Self
- Wuthering Heights (2003) as Earnshaw
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Brett Adams
- Fastlane (2002) as Papa John
- The Good Girl (2002) as Mr. Worther
- Media Whore (2002) as Self
- Bug (2002) as Record Store Owner
- Gypsy 83 (2001) as Ray Vale
- The Red Right Hand (2001) as Jake Stabler
- 25 Years of Punk (2001) as Self
- The Specials (2000) as Eight
- Wildflowers (2000) as Teacher
- Roswell (1999) as Jeff Parker
- Brokedown Palace (1999) as Bill Marano
- The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) as Boyd Wallace
- Forces of Nature (1999) as Carl
- Sugar Town (1999) as Carl
- Drowning on Dry Land (1999) as Les
- Martial Law (1998) as Adam Pender
- Black Cat Run (1998) as Martin James
- The Pass (1998) as Bus Station Clerk
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Jimmy Walsh
- Boogie Nights (1997) as Amber's Husband
- The Last Time I Committed Suicide (1997) as Lewis
- Touch (1997) as Elwin Worrel
- Black Circle Boys (1997) as Bonfiglio
- The Price of Kissing (1997) as Mouse
- Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story (1997) as Joe Maphis
- Scorpion Spring (1996) as Deputy
- Georgia (1995) as Bobby
- ER (1994) as Carter's Doctor
- Party of Five (1994) as Carter
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Lucky Mullins
- Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994) as Lucky
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Roadside Prophets (1992) as Joe Mosley
- Pure Country (1992) as Earl Blackstock
- A Matter of Degrees (1991) as Peter Downs
- Liquid Dreams (1991) as Cab Driver
- Law & Order (1990) as Teddy Connor
- Without You I'm Nothing (1990) as John Doe
- Road House (1989) as Pat McGurn
- Great Balls of Fire! (1989) as J.W. Brown
- Border Radio (1987) as Dean
- Slam Dance (1987) as Det. John Gilbert
- Salvador (1986) as Roberto, Restaurant Owner
- 3:15 the Moment of Truth (1986) as Drunk at Club
- X: The Unheard Music (1986) as Self
- Smithereens (1982) as Door Guy (uncredited)
- The Decline of Western Civilization (1981) as Self
- Unplugged as Drake (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Doe best known for?
John Doe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lowdown (2025), All Creatures Here Below (2019), Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014), Childrens Hospital (2008).
When and where was John Doe born?
John Doe was born on February 25, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does John Doe have?
John Doe has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2025.
What is John Doe's background in cinema and television?
John Doe is an American actor. He has dozens of television appearances and several movies to his credit. He is also a singer, songwriter, and bass player, and is a member of the band X. Doe has performed with other bands, including The Knitters and The Flesh Eaters. He appeared in the 1989 biopic Great Balls of Fire. D...
John Doe by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rebel Highway (1994) as Lucky Mullins — aged about 40
- Carnivàle (2003) as Phineas Boffo — aged about 49
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Mick Wolf — aged about 49
- ER (1994) as Carter's Doctor — aged about 40
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Brett Adams — aged about 48
- Roswell (1999) as Jeff Parker — aged about 45
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