John Hoogenakker
- Known For
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- Active Years
- 1994–2025 (32 Years)
- Total Credits
- 30 credits in database
Biography
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Synopsis:
John Hoogenakker stars in Hulu's limited series Dopesick (2021).
Co-stars: Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Kaitlyn Dever, Rosario Dawson.
Dopesick is inspired by Beth Macy's book.
Dopesick plot: Epicenter of opioid addiction (Purdue Pharma, Virginia mining community, DEA).
Hoogenakker's role: Randy Ramseyer, an assistant US Attorney prosecuting the Purdue Pharma case.
Dopesick premiere: October 2021.
Hoogenakker recurred on Hulu mystery series "Ca" (incomplete).
Source [1] (TMDB):
Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 30.
Gender: Male.
Place of birth: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Also known as: John Hoogenaker, John Winters, Krass.
Source [2] (Wikipedia):
First professional role: 1999 as Scarus in the Shakespeare play Antony and Cleopatra at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
2000 role: Chris Smith in the Tracy Letts play Killer Joe at The Theatre at... (incomplete).
Source [3] & [4]: General filmography/biography links (no specific new facts).
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John Hoogenakker is an actor born in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He is also known
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of John Hoogenakker (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from 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.
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Synopsis:
John Hoogenakker starred in Hulu's limited series Dopesick in 2021.
Co-stars in Dopesick: Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Kaitlyn Dever, and Rosario Dawson.
Dopesick is inspired by Beth Macy's New York Times bestselling book.
Dopesick setting: Purdue Pharma boardrooms, Virginia mining community, DEA hallways.
Hoogenakker's role in Dopesick: Randy Ramseyer, an assistant US Attorney prosecuting the Purdue Pharma case.
Dopesick premiere date: October 2021.
Hoogenakker most recently recurred on the Hulu mystery series Ca (text cuts off).
Source [1] (TMDB):
Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 30.
Place of birth: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Also known as: John Hoogenaker, John Winters, Krass.
Source [2] (Wikipedia):
First professional role: 1999 as Scarus in the Shakespeare play Antony and Cleopatra at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
2000 role: Chris Smith in the Tracy Letts play Killer Joe at The Theatre at... (text cuts off).
Source [3] & [4]: General info (filmography, biography, etc.) - no specific new facts.
Paragraph 1: Early Career and Background.
John Hoogenakker was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. His first professional role occurred in 1999 when he played Scarus in the Shakespeare play Antony and Cleopatra at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. In 2000, he performed as Chris Smith in the Tracy Letts play Killer Joe. He is also known by the names John Hoogenaker, John Winters, and Krass.
Paragraph 2: Recent Work (Dopesick).
In 2021, Hoogenakker starred in the Hulu limited series Dopesick, which was scheduled to premiere in October 2021. The series is inspired by the New York Times bestselling book by Beth Macy and features Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Kaitlyn Dever, and Rosario Dawson. In this production, Hoogenakker portrays Randy Ramseyer, an assistant US Attorney prosecuting the Purdue Pharma case. The series explores themes involving the DEA, a distressed Virginia mining community, and the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma. Additionally, Hoogenakker had a recurring role in the Hulu mystery series Ca.
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John Hoogenakker was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He is also known as John Hoogenaker, John Winters, and Krass. His first professional acting role took place in 1999, when he played the character Scarus in the Shakespeare play Antony and Cleopatra at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. In 2000, he played Chris Smith in the Tracy Letts play Killer Joe.
In 2021, Hoogenakker appeared in the Hulu limited series Dopesick, which was slated to premiere in October 2021. The series is inspired by the New York Times bestselling book by Beth Macy and features actors Michael Keaton, Peter
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
30 titles- One Battle After Another (2025) as Tim Smith
- The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (2025) as Curt Knox
- G20 (2025) as Agent Darden
- Knox Goes Away (2024) as Detective Rale
- Waco: The Aftermath (2023) as Clive Doyle
- The Other V Word (2022) as Noah
- Dopesick (2021) as Randy Ramseyer
- I Can Change (2020) as John
- The Morning Show (2019) as Andy Montgomery
- Teacher (2019) as Todd Harper
- Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) as Matice
- Castle Rock (2018) as Tall Man / Carl Wilkes
- Not Welcome (2018) as Delivery Man
- Market Value (2017) as Eric Reese
- Colony (2016) as Scott Garland
- The Girlfriend Experience (2016) as Gordon Sirica
- Empire (2015) as Dr. Lester Mason
- Consumed (2015) as Inspector Davis
- The Talk (2015) as father
- Animals (2014) as Guy
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Lt. Spellman
- At Any Price (2012) as Mr. Pritchard
- Contagion (2011) as Rafik's Lawyer (uncredited)
- Boss (2011) as States Attorney Doyle
- A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) as Gustav
- Public Enemies (2009) as Agent Hugh Clegg
- Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009) as Psychiatrist
- Barefoot to Jerusalem (2008) as David
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) as Funeral Home Employee
- ER (1994) as Collins
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Hoogenakker best known for?
John Hoogenakker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including One Battle After Another (2025), The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (2025), G20 (2025), Knox Goes Away (2024).
When and where was John Hoogenakker born?
John Hoogenakker was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
How many credits does John Hoogenakker have?
John Hoogenakker has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.
What is John Hoogenakker's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of John Hoogenakker (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no...
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