John Astin
Birth Place: Baltimore, MD, USA
Latest News on John Astin:
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at Capital One Hall (Sep 25, 2025)
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ Albert Bergeret Passes the Torch; 2025-26 Season Revealed (Jun 2, 2025)
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Touring Cast Talks With Their Middle School Selves (May 13, 2025)
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at Capital One Hall (Sep 25, 2025)
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ Albert Bergeret Passes the Torch; 2025-26 Season Revealed (Jun 2, 2025)
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Touring Cast Talks With Their Middle School Selves (May 13, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1955
Ready-money Matt (Macheath's Gang)
Readymoney Matt
Ready-money Matt (Macheath's Gang)
Readymoney Matt
[Off-Broadway]
Theatre de Lys Revival, 1954
Ready-money Matt (Macheath's Gang)
Readymoney Matt
Ready-money Matt (Macheath's Gang)
Readymoney Matt
Movies
The Pusher
[ 1960 ] Detective
[ 1960 ] Detective
Move Over, Darling
[ 1963 ] Clyde Prokey
[ 1963 ] Clyde Prokey
The Wheeler Dealers
[ 1963 ] Hector Vanson
[ 1963 ] Hector Vanson
The Spirit Is Willing
[ 1967 ] Dr. Frieden
[ 1967 ] Dr. Frieden
Candy
[ 1968 ] T.M. Christian, Jack Christian
[ 1968 ] T.M. Christian, Jack Christian
Viva Max
[ 1969 ] Sergeant Valdez
[ 1969 ] Sergeant Valdez
Bunny O'Hare
[ 1971 ] Ad O Hare
[ 1971 ] Ad O Hare
Get to Know Your Rabbit
[ 1972 ] Mr. Turnbull
[ 1972 ] Mr. Turnbull
Wacky Taxi
[ 1972 ] Pepper
[ 1972 ] Pepper
Every Little Crook and Nanny
[ 1972 ] Vito Garbugli
[ 1972 ] Vito Garbugli
The Brothers O'Toole
[ 1973 ] Michael O Toole, Desperate Ambrose Littleberry
[ 1973 ] Michael O Toole, Desperate Ambrose Littleberry
Freaky Friday
[ 1976 ] Mr. Andrews
[ 1976 ] Mr. Andrews
National Lampoon's European Vacation
[ 1985 ] Pig in a Poke Host - Kent
[ 1985 ] Pig in a Poke Host - Kent
Body Slam
[ 1986 ] Scotty
[ 1986 ] Scotty
Teen Wolf Too
[ 1987 ] Dean Dunn
[ 1987 ] Dean Dunn
Return of the Killer Tomatoes!
[ 1988 ] Professor Gangreen
[ 1988 ] Professor Gangreen
Night Life
[ 1989 ] Verlin Flanders
[ 1989 ] Verlin Flanders
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
[ 1990 ] Janitor
[ 1990 ] Janitor
Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!
[ 1991 ] Jeronahew, Professor Mortimer Gangreen
[ 1991 ] Jeronahew, Professor Mortimer Gangreen
Killer Tomatoes Eat France!
[ 1992 ] Professor Mortimer Gangreen
[ 1992 ] Professor Mortimer Gangreen
The Silence of the Hams
[ 1994 ] The Ranger
[ 1994 ] The Ranger
Huck and the King of Hearts
[ 1994 ] Zach
[ 1994 ] Zach
The Frighteners
[ 1996 ] The Judge
[ 1996 ] The Judge
Betaville
[ 2001 ] President Sender
[ 2001 ] President Sender
TV Shows
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Dr. Putrid T. Gangreen
Dr. Putrid T. Gangreen
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man
Terry Duke Tetzloff
Terry Duke Tetzloff
Insight
Alex Grubb, Patrick Grogan, Harry
Alex Grubb, Patrick Grogan, Harry
Mary
Ed LaSalle
Ed LaSalle
McMillan & Wife
Sykes
Sykes
Murder, She Wrote
Harry Pierce, Fritz Randall, Ross Hayley
Harry Pierce, Fritz Randall, Ross Hayley
Night Court
Buddy Ryan, Kenny
Buddy Ryan, Kenny
Operation Petticoat
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Sherman
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Sherman
Recess
Supt. Skinner, Hank the Janitor
Supt. Skinner, Hank the Janitor
Step by Step
George Humphries
George Humphries
Taz-Mania
Bull Gator
Bull Gator
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
Prof. Albert Wickwire
Prof. Albert Wickwire
The Love Boat
Michael Sawyer, David P. Crothers
Michael Sawyer, David P. Crothers
The New Addams Family
Grandpapa Addams
Grandpapa Addams
Webster
Uncle Charles
Uncle Charles
News
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at Capital One Hall
by Hannah R. Wing - Sep 25, 2025
The Addams Family musical isn’t as campy and charming as the movies, nor does it have the eccentric vibes of Tim Burton’s Wednesday. The musical makes you cringe (and not in the way a member of the Addams family would want you to).
by Hannah R. Wing - Sep 25, 2025
The Addams Family musical isn’t as campy and charming as the movies, nor does it have the eccentric vibes of Tim Burton’s Wednesday. The musical makes you cringe (and not in the way a member of the Addams family would want you to).
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ Albert Bergeret Passes the Torch; 2025-26 Season Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) has announced that Founder and Artistic Director, Albert Bergeret will be stepping down into an Emeritus role after 50 years with the esteemed company.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) has announced that Founder and Artistic Director, Albert Bergeret will be stepping down into an Emeritus role after 50 years with the esteemed company.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Touring Cast Talks With Their Middle School Selves
by Melissa Heckscher - May 13, 2025
Stars of the Broadway National Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY recently sat down for a Zoom with their younger selves—a trio of Los Angeles-area middle school students who recently performed the School Edition of the musical. Here's what they had to say.
by Melissa Heckscher - May 13, 2025
Stars of the Broadway National Tour of THE ADDAMS FAMILY recently sat down for a Zoom with their younger selves—a trio of Los Angeles-area middle school students who recently performed the School Edition of the musical. Here's what they had to say.
Twelve Days of Christmas: ELF's Ashley Brown & Sean Astin
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 14, 2024
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 2 features Ashley Brown and Sean Astin!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 14, 2024
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 2 features Ashley Brown and Sean Astin!
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2024
Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2024
Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
Actors Theatre of Indiana Teams Up with Carmel Symphony Orchestra For July 3 Event at Coxhall Gardens
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024
Actors Theatre of Indiana is joining forces once again with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Bring your friends and family and join ATI and CSO on July 3 as they celebrate our independence in the best way – with live music! This event, set at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, is a great way to jumpstart your holiday celebration.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024
Actors Theatre of Indiana is joining forces once again with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Bring your friends and family and join ATI and CSO on July 3 as they celebrate our independence in the best way – with live music! This event, set at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, is a great way to jumpstart your holiday celebration.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at San Diego Musical Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 5, 2023
They’re creepy, they’re kooky, they’re even a little bit spooky - it's THE ADDAMS FAMILY and they’re at San Diego Musical Theatre through October 29th. This musical inspired by the popular comic strip, television show, and movies is filled with music, and dancing and is a perfect seasonal treat - a little silly, a little spicy, and a little scary.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 5, 2023
They’re creepy, they’re kooky, they’re even a little bit spooky - it's THE ADDAMS FAMILY and they’re at San Diego Musical Theatre through October 29th. This musical inspired by the popular comic strip, television show, and movies is filled with music, and dancing and is a perfect seasonal treat - a little silly, a little spicy, and a little scary.
This Weekend At Music Mountain: New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players And Tabea Debus, Recorder & Adam Cockerham
by Grace Cutler - Jul 8, 2022
Now in its forty-seventh year of operation, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) is America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble.
by Grace Cutler - Jul 8, 2022
Now in its forty-seventh year of operation, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) is America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble.
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Davies High School
by Brian Michaels - May 23, 2021
They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. OK, that isn't actually part of the stage musical but I did catch myself singing it when the the finger snapping started.
by Brian Michaels - May 23, 2021
They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky. OK, that isn't actually part of the stage musical but I did catch myself singing it when the the finger snapping started.
The JOCUNDA FESTIVAL presents AN INSTITUTION by Daniel A. Takacs
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2021
The JOCUNDA FESTIVAL presents AN INSTITUTION by Daniel A. Takacs and directed by Van Dirk Fisher, on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 8PM EST and 5PM PST on Zoom.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2021
The JOCUNDA FESTIVAL presents AN INSTITUTION by Daniel A. Takacs and directed by Van Dirk Fisher, on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 8PM EST and 5PM PST on Zoom.
Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders and More Star in CHRISTMAS EVE 1953 Online Reading to Benefit Shadowland Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2020
SHADOWLAND STAGES today announced that the theatre will present a special online benefit reading of CHRISTMAS EVE 1953, a short story by Tom Hanks that has been adapted for the stage by SHADOWLAND STAGES' artistic associate, James Glossman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2020
SHADOWLAND STAGES today announced that the theatre will present a special online benefit reading of CHRISTMAS EVE 1953, a short story by Tom Hanks that has been adapted for the stage by SHADOWLAND STAGES' artistic associate, James Glossman.
BWW Interview: Rob Paulsen of ANIMANIACS LIVE! at Balboa Theatre
by E.H. Reiter - Jul 14, 2019
ANIMANIACS: LIVE! brings Rob Paulsen, and Emmy Awarding winning cast of the show, and those beloved characters to the Balboa stage on Thursday, July 18th at 7:30pm.
by E.H. Reiter - Jul 14, 2019
ANIMANIACS: LIVE! brings Rob Paulsen, and Emmy Awarding winning cast of the show, and those beloved characters to the Balboa stage on Thursday, July 18th at 7:30pm.
Time Travel Romcom TECH SUPPORT Heads to 59E59 This August
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2019
59E59 Theaters welcomes the Off Broadway premiere of TECH SUPPORT, written and directed byDebra Whitfield. Produced by Chatillion Stage Company, TECH SUPPORT begins performances on Thursday, August 29 for a limited engagement through Saturday, September 21.
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2019
59E59 Theaters welcomes the Off Broadway premiere of TECH SUPPORT, written and directed byDebra Whitfield. Produced by Chatillion Stage Company, TECH SUPPORT begins performances on Thursday, August 29 for a limited engagement through Saturday, September 21.
Herberger Theater Center And Arizona Broadway Theatre Co-Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2019
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, opens the summer with the ghoulishly entertaining 2010 Broadway hit The Addams Family at the Herberger Theater Center July 12-28, 2019.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2019
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, opens the summer with the ghoulishly entertaining 2010 Broadway hit The Addams Family at the Herberger Theater Center July 12-28, 2019.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Arrives at Arizona Broadway Theatre This Summer
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2019
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, opens the summer with the ghoulishly entertaining 2010 Broadway hit The Addams Family, onstage June 7-July 6, 2019, followed by a run at The Herberger Theater Center July 12-28, 2019.
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2019
Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT), Arizona's Leader in Musical Theatre, opens the summer with the ghoulishly entertaining 2010 Broadway hit The Addams Family, onstage June 7-July 6, 2019, followed by a run at The Herberger Theater Center July 12-28, 2019.
Gay Wartime Love Story FLOWER OF IOWA Selected For Finals Gala On Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2018
Flower of Iowa, a bold new World War I drama about an unexpected and forbidden love between two soldiers - one American, one British - has been selected as one of the seven finalists at the 2018 New York New Works Theatre Festival, from a field of nearly 50 productions. Judging was determined by a panel of theatre professionals and by audience votes.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2018
Flower of Iowa, a bold new World War I drama about an unexpected and forbidden love between two soldiers - one American, one British - has been selected as one of the seven finalists at the 2018 New York New Works Theatre Festival, from a field of nearly 50 productions. Judging was determined by a panel of theatre professionals and by audience votes.
Gay Love Story in Wartime FLOWER OF IOWA Set to Premiere at New Works Festival
by Julie Musbach - Aug 16, 2018
A bold new drama about World War I and an unexpected and forbidden love between two soldiers - one American, one British - will have its world premiere at the 2018 New York New Works Theatre Festival.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 16, 2018
A bold new drama about World War I and an unexpected and forbidden love between two soldiers - one American, one British - will have its world premiere at the 2018 New York New Works Theatre Festival.
LGBT Drama IN LOVE WITH THE ARROW COLLAR MAN Begins Tonight at Theatre 80
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017
A bold new drama about pioneering 20th-century gay illustrator J.C. Leyendecker will have its world premiere at the famed Theatre 80 St Marks in the East Village in November.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017
A bold new drama about pioneering 20th-century gay illustrator J.C. Leyendecker will have its world premiere at the famed Theatre 80 St Marks in the East Village in November.
LGBT Drama IN LOVE WITH THE ARROW COLLAR MAN to Play Theatre 80
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017
A bold new drama about pioneering 20th-century gay illustrator J.C. Leyendecker will have its world premiere at the famed Theatre 80 St Marks in the East Village in November.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2017
A bold new drama about pioneering 20th-century gay illustrator J.C. Leyendecker will have its world premiere at the famed Theatre 80 St Marks in the East Village in November.
Creepy, Kooky Fun for All as Avon Players Present The Addams Family
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2017
Avon Players will 'Move Toward the Darkness' with its latest offering as it brings to life a beloved pop culture brood with The Addams Family: A New Musical, running May 19-June 3.
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2017
Avon Players will 'Move Toward the Darkness' with its latest offering as it brings to life a beloved pop culture brood with The Addams Family: A New Musical, running May 19-June 3.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Astin been in?
John Astin has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has John Astin been in?
John Astin has not appeared in the West End.
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