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John Allen Astin, born March 30, 1930, in Baltimore, carved a niche for himself with his portrayal of the eccentric Gomez Addams in "The Addams Family." Standing at 5'11", his career took off after a minor role in "West Side Story," leading to appearances in films like "That Touch of Mink" and "Move Over Darling." His iconic portrayal of Gomez solidified his status, though the show's decline spurred him into diverse roles, from the Western spoof "Evil Roy Slade" to animated series and voice work for "The Addams Family." Off-screen, his marriages to Suzanne Hahn and Patty Duke produced five sons. Astin’s versatility includes directing and voice acting, with his latest work in the "Killer Tomato" series and animated projects.
The roles that explain the career.
43 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence | Prof. Mortimer Gangreen | Film |
| 2005 | School of Life | Norman Warner | Film |
| 1996 | The Frighteners | The Judge | Film |
| 1995 | The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat | (voice) | TV |
| 1995 | Harrison Bergeron | Golf Announcer | Film |
| 1994 | Runaway Daughters | Fred | Film |
| 1994 | Huck and the King of Hearts | Zach | Film |
| 1994 | The Silence of the Hams | The Ranger | Film |
| 1993 | Problem Child | Additional Voices (voice) | TV |
| 1993 | Stepmonster | Minister | Film |
| 1992 | The Addams Family | Gomez Addams (voice) | TV |
| 1992 | Killer Tomatoes Eat France! | Prof. Mortimer Gangreen | Film |
| 1991 | Taz-Mania | Bull Gator (voice) | TV |
| 1991 | Killer Tomatoes Strike Back! | Jeronahew/Prof. Gangreen | Film |
| 1990 | Attack of the Killer Tomatoes | Dr. Gangreen (voice) | TV |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Janitor | Film |
| 1989 | Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief | Self | Film |
| 1989 | Night Life | Verlin Flanders | Film |
| 1988 | Return of the Killer Tomatoes! | Prof. Gangreen | Film |
| 1987 | Teen Wolf Too | Dean Dunn | Film |
| 1986 | Body Slam | Scotty | Film |
| 1985 | Mary | Ed LaSalle | TV |
| 1985 | National Lampoon's European Vacation | Kent | Film |
| 1977 | Halloween with the New Addams Family | Gomez Addams | Film |
| 1976 | Freaky Friday | Bill Andrews | Film |
| 1974 | The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute | Self | Film |
| 1973 | Brothers O'Toole | Michael O'Toole | Film |
| 1972 | Evil Roy Slade | Evil Roy Slade | Film |
| 1972 | Every Little Crook and Nanny | Vito Garbugli | Film |
| 1972 | Get to Know Your Rabbit | Mr. Turnbull | Film |
| 1972 | Wacky Taxi | Pepper | Film |
| 1972 | Wacky Taxi | Director | Film |
| 1971 | Bunny O'Hare | Ad O'Hare | Film |
| 1969 | Viva Max! | Sergeant Valdez | Film |
| 1968 | Candy | T.M. Christian / Jack Christian | Film |
| 1967 | The Spirit Is Willing | Dr. Frieden | Film |
| 1964 | The Addams Family | Gomez Addams | TV |
| 1963 | Move Over, Darling | Clyde Prokey | Film |
| 1963 | The Wheeler Dealers | Hector Vanson | Film |
| 1962 | Billy Rose's Jumbo | Pilot | Film |
| 1962 | Period of Adjustment | Smoky Anderson (uncredited) | Film |
| 1962 | That Touch of Mink | Mr. Everett Beasley | Film |
| 1960 | The Pusher | Detective | Film |
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