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John Hodgman

Known For
Acting
Born
June 3, 1971 in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Active Years
1996–2025 (30 Years)
Total Credits
68 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 3, 1971 Brookline, Massachusetts, USA 68 credits
68
Total Credits
1996–2025
30 Years Career Span
42
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

Subject: John Hodgman (Acting focus).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text.
Length: 90-130 words.
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Name: John Kellogg Hodgman (also known as John K. Hodgman).
Born: June 3, 1971, in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA (Note: Source 5 says Brooklyn, but Source 1 and 3 say Brookline; I will stick to the more consistent Brookline or just mention the birth date/location).
Professions: American actor, author, humorist, comedian, writer, voice actor.
Acting credits: Known for Coraline (2009), Baby Mama (2008), and Arthur (2011). Known for personification of a PC in Apple's "Get a Mac" advertising campaign (contrasted with Justin Long's personification of a Mac).
Written works: The Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require, That Is All (satirical trilogy), VACATIONLAND (collection of funny true stories).
Other: Correspondent work on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

John Kellogg Hodgman is an American actor, author, humorist, and comedian born on June 3, 1971, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He is recognized for his acting roles in Coraline (2009), Baby Mama (2008), and Arthur (2011). Hodgman is also known for his personification of a PC in Apple's Get a Mac advertising campaign, appearing in contrast to Justin Long's personification of a Mac. His professional work includes correspondent roles on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. As a writer, he has published works such as the satirical trilogy consisting of The Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require, and That Is All, as well as the collection of funny true stories titled Vacationland.
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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
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Topic: Career overview (Acting).
Source 1 (TMDB): Known for acting. 60 known credits.
Source 2 (Wikipedia): Author, actor, humorist. Known for personification of a PC in Apple's "Get a Mac" campaign (contrasted with Justin Long's Mac).
Source 3 (IMDb): Actor and writer. Known for Coraline (2009), Baby Mama (2008), and Arthur (2011). Married to Katherine Fletcher since 1999; two children.
Source 4 (TMDB): American actor, author, humorist. Known for personification of a PC in Apple's "Get a Mac" campaign.
Source 5 (Biographs): American voice actor, writer, and comedian. Born in Brooklyn, Massachusetts (Note: Source 1 and 3 say Brookline, Massachusetts. Source 5 says Brooklyn, Massachusetts. I should stick to the most consistent or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in archival work, if sources conflict, I should be careful. Source 1 and 3 say Brookline. Source 5 says Brooklyn. I will use Brookline as it appears in two sources). Graduated Yale 1994. Worked as literary agent.
Source 6 (Personal Bio): Writer, comedian, actor. Author of VACATIONLAND.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early/Notable Work.
John Kellogg Hodgman is an American actor, writer, and humorist. He is recognized for his work in Apple's "Get a Mac" advertising campaign, where he personified a PC in contrast to Justin Long's personification of a Mac. His acting credits include roles in Coraline (2009), Baby Mama (2008), and Arthur (2011).
Paragraph 2: Professional Scope and Credits.
In addition to his film and television work, Hodgman is an American voice actor and comedian. He has 60 known credits listed on The Movie Database. His career encompasses various creative disciplines, including writing and humor.
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Full name: John Kellogg Hodgman.
Born: June 3, 1971, in Brookline, Massachusetts (Source 1, 3).
Roles: PC in Apple's "Get a Mac" (Source 2, 4).
Film credits: Coraline (2009), Baby Mama (2008), Arthur (2011) (Source 3).
Professional types: Actor, writer, humorist, comedian, voice actor (Source 1, 2, 3, 5, 6).
Total credits: 60 (Source 1).
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John Kellogg Hodgman is an American actor, writer, humorist, and comedian. Born on June 3, 1971, in Brookline, Massachusetts, he has established a career across multiple creative disciplines. He is widely recognized for his work in Apple

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The Dinner PlanThe Muppets Take Scripthatten
After MidnightStar Wars: Skeleton CrewHave I Got News for YouI'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Poker FaceFrog and ToadUp HereThe Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Hamster & GretelWould I Lie to You?
Ghosts
Adventure Time: Distant LandsDicktownDicktown · WriterDicktown · DirectorDicktown · Creator
It Started As a Joke
Summer Camp IslandMinecraft: Story Mode
DuckTalesNight of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
The TickHarmonQuestRifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2016
BlindspotPitch Perfect 2Jordan, Jesse, Go!: Live3rd Street BlackoutRifftrax Live: Night of the Shorts - SF Sketchfest 2015
Mozart in the JungleThe KnickRed OaksLearning to Drive
@midnight with Chris HardwickWander Over YonderMovie 43CODEFELLASJohn Hodgman: RAGNAROK
ArthurArthurTreatment
Adventure TimeAdventure TimeThe Best and the BrightestFantasia in Best Show Minor
Parks and RecreationCommunityCoralineArcherBored to Death
Baby Mama
Flight of the Conchords
30 Rock
They Might Be Giants: Venue Songs
Battlestar GalacticaThe Venture Bros.The Venture Bros.The Venture Bros.The Venture Bros.
QIQI
The Daily ShowThe Daily Show

Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Hodgman best known for?

John Hodgman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including After Midnight (2024), Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024), Have I Got News for You (2024), Poker Face (2023).

When and where was John Hodgman born?

John Hodgman was born on June 3, 1971 in Brookline, Massachusetts, USA.

How many credits does John Hodgman have?

John Hodgman has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.

What is John Hodgman's background in cinema and television?

Subject: John Hodgman (Acting focus). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text. Length: 90-130 words. Goal: Factual identity profile. Name: John Kellogg Hodg...

John Hodgman by the numbers

68credits
24films
44TV series
1996–2025active years

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