#24: John Goodman
John Goodman, the larger-than-life thespian with a booming voice and a comedic brilliance that can make the grumpiest of souls crack a smile, is a master of his craft who can effortlessly inhabit a wide array of characters. Goodman has always captivated his audiences with his magnetic energy and infectious laughter.
We might all know and love John Goodman today, but like many other celebrities, his rise to fame wasn’t smooth sailing. It wasn’t until his breakout role as Dan Conner on the sitcom Roseanne in 1988 at 36 years old that he started making people laugh all over the world.