John O'Hurley
Biography
John O'Hurley is an American actor, comedian, singer, author, game show host, and television personality. He was born on October 9, 1954, in Kittery, Maine, USA. O'Hurley is known for his portrayal of a character on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and for his voice acting as the original King Neptune on an animated television series. He also hosted the game show Family Feud from 2006 to 2010 and To Tell the Truth in syndication from 2000 to 2002. O'Hurley attended Natick High School in Massachusetts and Kingswood-Oxford School in West Hartford. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, with over 112 known credits.
Career overview
John O'Hurley is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He is recognized for his portrayal of J. Peterman on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. O'Hurley has also provided voice acting for the character King Neptune on the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. In addition to his work in television, O'Hurley has appeared in various films and television shows.
O'Hurley has hosted several game shows, including Family Feud from 2006 to 2010, and To Tell the Truth from 2000 to 2002. His extensive acting credits include over 100 known roles. He has also been involved in various other projects, including voice acting for the animated film Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists.
O'Hurley's acting career spans a range of genres and formats, from sitcoms to animated films. His work on Seinfeld and SpongeBob SquarePants has been particularly notable, showcasing his versatility as a voice actor and comedic performer.
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116 titles- Pickleheads (2025)
- All Is Merry & Bright (2025) as Don 'Pop' Philips
- SpongeBob and Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up (2025) as King Neptune (voice)
- Seeking Sugar (2024) as Arnold Harris
- Higher Grounds (2023) as General Zartogg
- Monster High (2022) as Hades Burns (voice)
- The Patrick Star Show (2021) as King Neptune (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020) as Roger Doofenshmirtz (voice)
- Charlie's Christmas Wish (2020) as God (voice)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- 7 Days to Vegas (2019) as Walter
- Bill Nye Saves the World (2017) as Influenza
- Swing Away (2017) as Glenn
- The Lion Guard (2016) as Hadithi (voice)
- A Remarkable Life (2016) as Father David
- Moonbeam City (2015) as Vex Mullery (voice)
- Gothball (2015) as Gothball (voice)
- The Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! (2015) as Mr. Slate (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb: Last Day of Summer (2015) as Roger (voice)
- Christian Mingle (2014) as Donny De Bona
- Phineas and Ferb Save Summer (2014) as Roger Doofenshmirtz (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists (2014) as Roger Doofenshmirtz (voice)
- Devious Maids (2013) as Christopher Neff
- Mickey Mouse (2013) as (voice)
- Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright (2013) as The Great Pauldini (voice)
- Gravity Falls (2012) as Knight Lilliputtian (voice)
- The Looney Tunes Show (2011) as Lola's Dad (voice)
- Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011) as Mr. Rexford
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010) as Skipper Shelton (voice)
- Pair of Kings (2010) as Narrator
- High School (2010) as Drug PSA (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Triton's Revenge (2010) as King Neptune
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Rear Admiral Ted Gordon
- Archer (2009) as Ellis Crane (voice)
- Hermie & Friends: Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure (2009) as Sir Sinclair M. Skeeto
- The Mentalist (2008) as Buddy Hennings
- An American Carol (2008) as Silvano
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Roger Doofenshmirtz (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Ro-juh Doofengung (voice)
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) as Captain Jim Bob Sherwood
- Love Your Customers (2007) as Self
- Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen (2006) as Kringle (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Dentyne Executive / Pilot (voice)
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Audience Member
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (2005) as Self
- Drake & Josh (2004) as Dr. Carlson
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Father of the Pride (2004) as Blake (voice)
- Quintuplets (2004) as Buck Reynolds
- Knuckle Sandwich (2004) as Mr. Simms
- Duck Dodgers (2003) as Star Johnson (voice)
- Duck Dodgers (2003) as Captain Star Johnson (voice)
- Hope & Faith (2003) as Peter
- The Mullets (2003) as Roger Heidecker
- Kim Possible (2002) as King Wallace II / Ancient King (voice)
- What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002) as Beavis Bottomczek (voice)
- What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002) as Mayor Snipper (voice)
- Tarzan & Jane (2002) as Neils (voice)
- The National Dog Show (2002) as Self - Host
- Buying the Cow (2002) as Tim 'Timbo' Chadway
- Disney's House of Mouse (2001) as Phantom Blot (voice)
- The Legend of Tarzan (2001) as Johannes Niels (voice)
- Firetrap (2001) as Richard Mecks
- Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001) as Earle Hansen
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000) as King Nova (voice)
- The Weber Show (2000) as Mr. Bill Erlicht
- Wild Grizzly (2000) as Mayor Sam
- Family Guy (1999) as Cult Leader (voice)
- Family Feud (1999) as Self - Host
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as King Neptune (voice)
- Mickey Mouse Works (1999)
- Love Stinks (1999) as Walter Drooz
- Three Secrets (1999) as Paul Holdrith
- Hercules (1998) as King Cinyras (voice)
- Style & Substance (1998) as Mr. Ferber
- Damon (1998) as Woody Woodson
- The Lionhearts (1998) as (voice)
- Tempting Fate (1998) as Stewart
- Blood on Her Hands (1998) as Stewart Collins
- Smart Guy (1997) as Hugh Sterling
- Between Brothers (1997) as Wyn Goalmaster
- Over the Top (1997) as Robert McSwain
- Lost on Earth (1997) as Brad Shaw
- Murder Live! (1997) as Hal Damon
- The Killing Secret (1997) as Ted Dunleavy
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Professor Beltran
- Men Behaving Badly (1996) as Johnny on TV Show (voice)
- My Son Is Innocent (1996) as Hennessey
- Baywatch Nights (1995) as Kemp
- Ned & Stacey (1995) as Kyle Roberts
- A Whole New Ballgame (1995) as Tad Sherman
- The Power Within (1995) as Lt. Cabrell
- Ellen (1994) as Announcer #2
- Valley of the Dolls (1994) as Allen Cooper
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Pollidori
- Frasier (1993) as Thomas Jay Fallow
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Cal
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Grant
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as David Coopersmith
- Living Single (1993) as Jean Luc Gerard
- The John Larroquette Show (1993)
- Melrose Place (1992) as John Marshall
- Mad About You (1992) as Dr. VonDerphal
- Mirror Images (1992) as Paul Manetti
- Scorch (1992) as Howard Gurman
- Night Eyes II (1991) as Detective Turner
- White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd (1991) as Pat DiCicco
- Seinfeld (1989) as J. Peterman
- Coach (1989) as Dr. Salters
- Billy the Kid (1989) as Dolan
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ralph Stafford
- Santa Barbara (1984) as Stephen Slade
- The Edge of Night (1956) as Greg Shaeffer
- To Tell the Truth as Self - Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John O'Hurley best known for?
John O'Hurley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All Is Merry & Bright (2025), Monster High (2022), The Patrick Star Show (2021), Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020).
When and where was John O'Hurley born?
John O'Hurley was born on October 9, 1954 in Kittery, Maine, USA.
How many credits does John O'Hurley have?
John O'Hurley has accumulated over 116 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is John O'Hurley's background in cinema and television?
John O'Hurley is an American actor, comedian, singer, author, game show host, and television personality. He was born on October 9, 1954, in Kittery, Maine, USA. O'Hurley is known for his portrayal of a character on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and for his voice acting as the original King Neptune on an animated television ...
John O'Hurley by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Gravity Falls (2012) as Knight Lilliputtian (voice) — aged about 57
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) as Captain Jim Bob Sherwood — aged about 52
- The Mentalist (2008) as Buddy Hennings — aged about 53
- Drake & Josh (2004) as Dr. Carlson — aged about 49
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Pollidori — aged about 38
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Cal — aged about 38
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