Legendary actor John Goodman looks back on his iconic life and career, from unforgettable roles to deeply personal moments. As he reflects on old photos, John shares candid stories — from discovering his passion for acting in college to filming 'The Big Lebowski' in a now-demolished bowling alley. He recalls hosting 'Saturday Night Live' 13 times, voice acting in 'Monsters, Inc.,' and trading Scrabble games and life advice with Alan Arkin on the set of 'Argo.' With humor and heart, Goodman opens up about the friendships, family moments, and on-set memories that helped define his journey.

0:00 John Goodman Reacts To His Life in Pictures
0:21 High School Football (1970)
1:41 Saturday Nigh Live (1989)
2:38 The Flintstones (1994)
3:08 Sesame Street (1996)
3:28 Super Bowl Halftime Show (1997)
4:04 The Big Lebowski (1998)
5:10 Monsters, Inc. (2001)
5:33 Argo (2012)
5:57 The Monuments Men (2014)
7:00 Hollywood Walk of Fame (2017)
7:43 The Conners (2018)
9:04 The Righteous Gemstones (2019)
10:06 Smurfs (2025)

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