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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Height
203 cm (6'7")
Nationality
Weight
128 kg (282 lbs)
Languages
English
Education
Iowa Central Community College, Oak Creek High School, University of Tampa
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 70,564 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Career
Career spanning 10 years (1980-1990)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Tiger
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Filmography (5)
Biography
John Daniel Tooz Matuszak was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League and also an actor. Matuszak was born in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Tampa and played for their football team. Matuszak also played for the Houston Oilers of the NFL and joined the Houston Texans of the World Football League, but never played for them. His first major role as an actor was in the 1979 movie "North Dallas Forty" as a football player. He also appeared in the movies "Caveman", "The Ice Pirates", and "One Crazy Summer" but is known for his role in "The Goonies". He also had guest appearances on popular TV shows "Perfect Strangers", "M*A*S*H", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Hunter", "Silver Spoons", "The A-Team", "1st & Ten", "Miami Vice" and "Cheers". He died on June 17, 1989 aged 38 due to a heart failure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was John Matuszak?
John Matuszak was born on and passed away on at the age of 38.
Where was John Matuszak born?
John Matuszak was born in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA.
What movies or shows has John Matuszak been in?
John Matuszak has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Down the Drain (1990), Ghost Writer (1989), The Princess and the Dwarf (1989), The Ice Pirates (1984), North Dallas Forty (1979).
What is John Matuszak known for?
John Matuszak is primarily known as an actor. John Daniel Tooz Matuszak was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League and also an actor. Matuszak was born in Oak Creek,…
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