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John Cunningham
★ Acting

John Cunningham

Born 1932 · Auburn - New York - USA · Active 1958–2026

John Cunningham is an actor known for his role in Matilda (1978), a film that captures the essence of dark comedy in cult cinema. With his performance, Cunningham adds depth to the film's quirky characters, enhancing the narrative's offbeat charm. His work in this film exemplifies the unique storytelling found in exploitation cinema, making him a notable figure within the SassyFlix catalog. Through his contributions, Cunningham helps to elevate the film's cult status, resonating with fans of unconventional narratives.

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Matilda

Matilda

1978 ★ 5.5
as Dave Holter

A small-time talent agent discovers an amazing boxing kangaroo and figures to use it as his stepping-stone into the big time.

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Filmography

54 credits
2010s 2 credits
2013
Six by Sondheim as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.1
2010
Blue Bloods as Preston Rorke
TV ★ 7.8
2000s 11 credits
2009
Cupid as Grayson Davis
TV ★ 5.9
2009
The Good Wife as Gene Osterman
TV ★ 7.6
2008
TV ★ 5.9
2007
The Warrior Class as J.J. Tierney
Movie ★ 4.3
2007
Damages as Senior Law Partner
TV ★ 7.5
2006
30 Rock as Paul
TV ★ 7.5
2003
DC 9/11: Time of Crisis as Donald Rumsfeld
Movie ★ 6.6
2002
Two Weeks Notice as Justice of the Peace
Movie ★ 6.4
2000
Shaft as Judge
Movie ★ 6.0
2000
Isn't She Great as Nelson Hastings
Movie ★ 5.0
2000
The $treet as Mr. Sherman
TV ★ 5.8
1990s 18 credits
1998
TV ★ 7.0
1998
TV ★ 8.5
1997
The Jackal as FBI Director Donald Brown
Movie ★ 6.4
1997
States of Control as Paul, the Director
Movie ★ 9.0
1997
Starship Troopers as Fed Net Announcer (voice)
Movie ★ 7.1
1997
In & Out as 'Be a Man' Tape Instructor (voice)
Movie ★ 6.5
1996
Last Dance as William J. McGuire
Movie ★ 5.7
1995
Nixon as Bob
Movie ★ 6.9
1995
Roommates as Burt Shook
Movie ★ 5.8
1995
New York News as Frank Elliot
TV ★ 7.0
1993
Movie ★ 6.4
1993
For Love or Money as Mr. Brinkerhoff
Movie ★ 6.2
1992
School Ties as Grayson Dillon
Movie ★ 6.5
1992
Swans Crossing as Grant Booth
TV ★ 6.0
1990
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Max Weston
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Donald Walsh
TV ★ 7.3
1990
Law & Order as Daniel Metzler
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 12 credits
1989
Dead Poets Society as Mr. Anderson
Movie ★ 8.3
1988
Johnny Be Good as Substitute
Movie ★ 4.5
1988
Mystic Pizza as Mr. Windsor
Movie ★ 6.3
1987
Hello Again as Bruce Holt
Movie ★ 5.7
1985
Private Sessions as Paul Rogers
Movie ★ 4.0
1985
Key Exchange as Sloane
Movie ★ 5.0
1985
Twisted as Jim Kempler
Movie ★ 4.9
1984
Miami Vice as Miles Cowan
TV ★ 7.5
1983
Loving as Garth Slater
Movie
1983
Reading Rainbow as Self - Narrator (voice)
TV ★ 8.3
1981
The Marvelous Land of Oz as Women's Army of Revolt / Citizens of Oz
Movie ★ 9.0
1981
Nurse as Frank Martin
TV ★ 7.5
1970s 7 credits
1979
Movie ★ 6.0
1979
TV ★ 7.0
1978
The Big Fix as Hawthorne
Movie ★ 5.8
1978
Matilda as Dave Holter
Movie ★ 5.7
1974
Playhouse as Lt. Robert Pike
TV ★ 7.0
1970
Movie ★ 7.2
1960s 2 credits
1968
TV ★ 7.3
1964
TV ★ 5.5
1950s 1 credit
1958
TV ★ 5.4