John Goodman is an American actor. He began his career in commercials, notably one for a skin bracer, and films such as Coyote Ugly. Goodman has also appeared in various TV series including Roseanne, Damages, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Conners, and The Righteous Gemstones. He received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.