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John Cullum

John Cullum

John Cullum (born March 2, 1930) is an American actor and singer. He is a five-time Tony Award nominee and two-time winner, both for Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Shenandoah in 1975 and On the Twentieth Century in 1978). On screen, Cullum is best known for his starring role as tavern owner Holling Vincoeur in Northern Exposure (1990 - 1995), which earned him an Emmy nomination. He also had recurring roles on ER, Law & Order: SVU, The Middle, and Madam Secretary. His film appearances include Hawaii (1966), 1776 (1972), All Good Things (2010), Kill Your Darlings (2013), Before We Go (2014), and Christine (2016).

Known for

Simchas and Sorrows
Simchas and Sorrows
2022 • Nate
The Acolyte
The Acolyte
2021 • Arch Pontifex
John Cullum: An Accidental Star
John Cullum: An Accidental Star
2021 • Self
Jungleland
Jungleland
2020 • Yates
Christine
Christine
2016 • Bob Andersen
The Historian
The Historian
2014 • Brigston Hadley
Before We Go
Before We Go
2014 • Harry
Love Is Strange
Love Is Strange
2014 • Father Raymond

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The Acolyte
The Acolyte
2021 • Arch Pontifex
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Jungleland
Jungleland
2020 • Yates
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Christine
Christine
2016 • Bob Andersen
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The Historian
The Historian
2014 • Brigston Hadley
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Love Is Strange
Love Is Strange
2014 • Father Raymond
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Kill Your Darlings
Kill Your Darlings
2013 • Professor Steeves
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Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro
2013 • Milton
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The Conspirator
The Conspirator
2011 • Justice Wylie
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All Good Things
All Good Things
2010 • Richard Panatierre
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Lafayette: The Lost Hero
Lafayette: The Lost Hero
2010 • Self - Narrator
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The Notorious Bettie Page
The Notorious Bettie Page
2006 • Preacher in Nashville
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Ricochet River
Ricochet River
2001 • Link Curren
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Urinetown
Urinetown
2001 • Caldwell B. Cladwell
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Held Up
Held Up
1999 • Jack
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Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind
1999 • Judge Merle Coffey
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The Secret Life of Algernon
The Secret Life of Algernon
1997 • Algernon Pendleton
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Money, Power, Murder.
Money, Power, Murder.
1989 • Rev. Endicott
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Shootdown
Shootdown
1988 • Robert Allardyce
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Marie: A True Story
Marie: A True Story
1985 • Deputy Attorney General
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The Act
The Act
1984 • The President
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The Day After
The Day After
1983 • Jim Dahlberg
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The Prodigal
The Prodigal
1983 • Elton Stuart
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1776
1776
1972 • Edward Rutledge (SC)
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Androcles and the Lion
Androcles and the Lion
1967 • Roman Captain
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Hawaii
Hawaii
1966 • Immanuel Quigley
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Hamlet
Hamlet
1964 • Laertes
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John Cullum – Biography, Known For & Filmography