Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Residences
Salisbury
Education
Towson University, Wicomico High School
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 32,132 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 46 years (1979-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
Year context
Born in 1944 -- D-Day: Allied invasion of Normandy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (32)
AWARDS (7)
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Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
1996
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Ovation Awards
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
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Biography
John Soursby Glover Jr. (born August 7, 1944) is an American actor, perhaps best known for a range of villainous roles in films and television, including Lionel Luthor on the Superman-inspired television series Smallville.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Glover?
John Glover is 81 years old, born on .
Where was John Glover born?
John Glover was born in Salisbury, Maryland, USA.
What movies or shows has John Glover been in?
John Glover has 32 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Home (2025), Shazam! (2019), Reality (2015), Sanitarium (2013), The Good Wife (2009).
What is John Glover known for?
John Glover is primarily known as an actor. John Soursby Glover Jr. (born August 7, 1944) is an American actor, perhaps best known for a range of villainous roles in films and…
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You can find more about John Glover on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
