John Farley (actor) explained

Birthname:John Patrick Farley
Birth Date:29 October 1968
Birth Place:Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.[1]
Occupation:Actor, comedian
Yearsactive:1984–present
Children:3
Relatives:Chris Farley (brother)
Kevin Farley (brother)
Jim Farley (cousin)

John Patrick Farley (born October 29, 1968) is an American actor and comedian. He is the youngest brother of actor and comedian Chris Farley.

Early life and education

Farley was born in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of Mary Anne (née Crosby), a housewife, and Thomas "Tom" Farley Sr., who owned an oil company.[2] He was raised in an Irish Catholic family. He is the youngest brother of actors Chris Farley and Kevin Farley. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing from Regis University in 1992 and later studied at The Second City in Chicago.[3]

Career

Farley has received many roles from his older brother's fellow SNL alums, such as Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Rob Schneider. His notable film work includes The Waterboy and The Benchwarmers. He also has small roles in You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Joe Dirt, Almost Heroes, and Extreme Movie. He also appears on multiple episodes of Frank TV and in one episode on the sitcom Rules of Engagement.

In 1997, he appeared as a regular performer in Sports Bar, a sketch-comedy show that ended in 1998.

In 2015, Farley appeared, with his brother, Kevin, in the documentary I Am Chris Farley, about the life of his brother, Chris, alongside many other Hollywood stars, like Adam Sandler and Dan Aykroyd.

In 2019, Farley appeared on the Comedy Central series Lights Out with David Spade,[4] where he is also the television show's announcer.[5]

Personal life

He is married to actress Jennifer Herron and has three children. On December 18, 1997, Farley was the one who found his older brother Chris dead from a drug overdose.

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1995Tommy BoyRoyUncredited
1996Black SheepBouncer
1997Beverly Hills NinjaPoliceman
1998Almost HeroesBartender
1998The WaterboyTony Dodd
1999The BreaksPolice Officer
1999The Straight StoryThorvald
2000Big Wind on CampusScooter
2000Little NickyHuman Dartboard
2000Garage: A Rock SagaCult Leader Gary
2001The AnimalOther Mob
2001Joe DirtSecurity Guard
2001Corky RomanoIce Cream Vendor
2002Eight Crazy NightsCop #2 (voice)Uncredited
2003Referee
2005Naked Bike CopUncredited
2006Loving AnnabelleMale Detective
2006Dark MindAccident Man
2006The BenchwarmersSwimmer Boy
2007LA BluesCop #1
2007BelieversGlassesDirect-to-video
2007I Now Pronounce You Chuck & LarryCriminalUncredited
2007Hollywood Dot ComJohn
2008Blonde and BlonderSwan
2008Strange WildernessDoctor
2008Dog GoneDad
2008WienersCornelius
2008You Don't Mess with the ZohanTom
2008Get SmartAgent 38
2008Extreme MovieMr. Matthews
2009The Gold & the BeautifulErik
2010House BrokenNate the Store Manager
2011Life of LemonJimmy
2011Hollywood & WineJoeyAlso writer
2011Boy ToyStu the Landlord
2011Jack and JillMort the Hot Dog Vendor
2011Fully LoadedAlex
2013Paranormal MovieJack Goff
2013Slightly Single in L.A.Priest
2014Walk of ShameJohn
2015Hell and BackWelcome to Hell DemonVoice
2015The Ridiculous 6RoscoeUncredited
2015I Am Chris FarleyDocumentary
2017Pitching TentsJack
2017Sandy WexlerMiceli's Singing Waiter
2018Father of the YearWife Race Runner
2020The Wrong MissyCalvin Sr.
2020Going RogueHarold
2021Courting Mom and DadDonovan Marshall
2021Christmas vs. The WaltersChuck
2023LeoGolfer #3 (voice)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993RoseanneMale customerEpisode: "The Driver's Seat"
1999ThanksHenry Tungsley4 episodes
1999FrasierRecords ClerkEpisode: "The Late Dr. Crane"
2000Dr. Lorenzo ZegerEpisode: "Honey, Like Father, Like Son"
2000BetteDraculaEpisode: "Halloween"
2000, 2001The Norm ShowGuy at Bar / Sam2 episodes
2001The Ellen ShowDelEpisode: "Alive and Kicking"
2003, 2004StripperellaHenchman #2 (voice)2 episodes
2004It's All RelativeDanny3 episodes
20048 Simple RulesOwnerEpisode: "Mother's Day"
2005Back to NormTerroristTelevision film
2005Curb Your EnthusiasmKnicks score manEpisode: "The Korean Bookie"
2005Arrested DevelopmentClerkEpisode: "Fakin' It"
2007Final ApproachJimboTelevision film
2007My Name Is EarlAnnieEpisode: "Frank's Girl"
2007What News?Rod PowersTelevision film
2007The WeekendHost
2008Frank TVVarious / Camper #23 episodes
2009Rules of EngagementGregEpisode: "Sex Toy Story"
2009Zeke and LutherLennyEpisode: "Road Trip"
2010Farewell Mr. KringleLloydTelevision film
2010Back NineBill
2010–2011Nick Swardson's Pretend TimeVarious roles4 episodes
2011WorkaholicsPrincipal SloanEpisode: "Heist School"
2012The Book ClubOwen CeddarrashEpisode: "The Cabin"
2013Crash & BernsteinMr. GreenEpisode: "Crash on the Run"
2013Rocks OffBossTelevision film
2019–2021Lights Out with David SpadeAnnouncer / Johnny the PA107 episodes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Farley. People.theiapolis.
  2. http://www.filmreference.com/film/65/Chris-Farley.html Chris Farley Biography (1964–1997)
  3. Web site: Regis University Alumni Magazine – Spring 2011. October 8, 2021. Issuu. January 15, 2014 . en.
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saKk5MFPazQ David Spade is Stressing Out His PA, John Farley
  5. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8129446/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm Lights Out with David Spade