person

John Matuszak

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1950-10-25

Place of Birth

Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA

John Matuszak

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.

Also Known For

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The Ice Pirates

Mar 16, 1984

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The Goonies

Jun 07, 1985

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The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission

Nov 10, 1988

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60

One Crazy Summer

Aug 08, 1986

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65

Caveman

Apr 17, 1981

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Darlin' Clementine

Feb 08, 1986

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43

One Man Force

Sep 21, 1989

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Down the Drain

Apr 25, 1990

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44

Ghost Writer

Dec 07, 1989

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The Joe Piscopo Halloween Party

Oct 31, 1987

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North Dallas Forty

Aug 03, 1979

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NA

Half Nelson

Mar 24, 1985

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10

Command 5

Aug 05, 1985

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NA

Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment

Dec 31, 1986

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64

Trapper John, M.D.

Sep 23, 1979

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74

The A-Team

Jan 23, 1983

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75

Miami Vice

Sep 16, 1984

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64

Superboy

Oct 08, 1988

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72

Hunter

Sep 18, 1984

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48

The Charmings

Mar 20, 1987

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66

Amen

Sep 27, 1986

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50

Aaron's Way

Mar 09, 1988

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50

Hollywood Beat

Sep 21, 1985

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79

M*A*S*H

Sep 17, 1972

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The World's Strongest Man

Dec 24, 1977

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54

Tall Tales & Legends

Sep 25, 1985

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53

The Mike Douglas Show

Dec 11, 1961

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NA

Monday Night Football

Sep 21, 1970

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NA

Monday Night Football

Sep 21, 1970

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Monday Night Football

Sep 21, 1970