Johnny Williams

Johnny Williams

Personal Details

Biography

John "Johnny" Anthony Williams, affectionately known as "Johnny Roastbeef" Williams, is a distinguished American character actor boasting an impressive repertoire of nearly one hundred credits to his name.

Renowned for his iconic portrayal of Johnny Roastbeef in the highly acclaimed Martin Scorsese classic, Goodfellas, released in 1990, Williams has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

In addition to his memorable appearance in Goodfellas, Williams has also made significant contributions to the film industry through his roles in other notable movies, including The Mask, released in 1994, where he shared the screen with talented actors Cameron Diaz and Jim Carrey.

Furthermore, Williams has also appeared in the critically acclaimed Greenbook, released in 2018, alongside esteemed actors Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.

Beyond his work in film, Williams has also made numerous appearances in television shows, solidifying his status as a versatile and accomplished character actor.

With a career spanning decades and boasting an impressive array of credits, John "Johnny" Anthony Williams, also known as "Johnny Roastbeef" Williams, remains an integral part of the American film and television landscape.

Career

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2024
{"id":179828,"title":"Friendsgiving","year":"2020","character":"Uncle Sal","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/friendsgiving","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_179828.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_179828.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving as Uncle Sal
{"id":247107,"title":"Muna","year":"2019","character":"Gustav","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/muna-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_247107.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_247107.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Muna
Muna as Gustav
{"id":176156,"title":"Exorcism at 60,000 Feet","year":"2019","character":"Frankie Foldem","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/exorcism-at-60000-feet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_176156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_176156.jpg"},"released":1}
Exorcism at 60,000 Feet
Exorcism at 60,000 Feet as Frankie Foldem
{"id":135414,"title":"Intersection","year":"2018","character":"Lou","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/intersection-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_135414.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_135414.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
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Green Book
Green Book as Fat Paulie
{"id":76663,"title":"Call Me King","year":"2017","character":"Russo","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/call-me-king","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76663.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":104478,"title":"Rules Don't Apply","year":"2016","character":"Mobster","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rules-dont-apply-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sn2p9b8evj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7sn2p9b8evj0.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":37582,"title":"Jersey Justice","year":"2014","character":"Big Bill Romeo","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/jersey-justice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_37582.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_37582.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Jersey Justice
Jersey Justice as Big Bill Romeo
{"id":140849,"title":"The Cookie Mobster","year":"2014","character":"Cheeks","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-cookie-mobster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_140849.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_140849.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":5761,"title":"Real Gangsters","year":"2013","character":"Big Tony","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/real-gangsters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5761.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5761.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Real Gangsters
Real Gangsters as Big Tony
{"id":17896,"title":"Last I Heard","year":"2013","character":"Carmine LaRocca","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/last-i-heard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17896.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17896.jpg"},"released":1}
Last I Heard
Last I Heard as Carmine LaRocca
{"id":253035,"title":"Tales of Everyday Magic","year":"2012","character":"Mr. Antonucci","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/tales-of-everyday-magic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_253035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_253035.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":768,"title":"The Mindy Project","year":2012,"character":"Elevator Attendant","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-mindy-project","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ulnh6pjlc68.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1ulnh6pjlc68.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project as Elevator Attendant
{"id":203637,"title":"Wild Ride","year":"2010","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/wild-ride","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_203637.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_203637.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":203687,"title":"Under New Management","year":"2009","character":"Dot Com Donnie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/under-new-management","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_203687.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_203687.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Under New Management
Under New Management as Dot Com Donnie
{"id":148821,"title":"The Unknown Trilogy","year":"2008","character":"Tanner (segment \"Frankie the Squirrel\") (as Johnny 'Roastbeef' Williams)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-unknown-trilogy-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_148821.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_148821.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
The Unknown Trilogy
The Unknown Trilogy as Tanner (segment "Frankie the Squirrel") (as Johnny 'Roastbeef' Williams)
{"id":7869,"title":"The Summit","year":2008,"character":"Kentucky State Trooper","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-summit","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7869.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7869.jpg"},"released":1}
The Summit
The Summit as Kentucky State Trooper
{"id":257197,"title":"Tinsel Town","year":"2005","character":"Big Bob","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/tinsel-town-2005","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_257197.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_257197.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Tinsel Town
Tinsel Town as Big Bob
{"id":52275,"title":"Mafioso: The Father, the Son","year":"2004","character":"Danny Defino","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/mafioso-the-father-the-son","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52275.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52275.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":5427,"title":"The Whole Ten Yards","year":"2004","character":"Vito","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-whole-ten-yards","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3l4b1qn8ukt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3l4b1qn8ukt0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":153502,"title":"Wasabi Tuna","year":"2003","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/wasabi-tuna","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153502.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":2959,"title":"Undisputed","year":"2002","character":"Al","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/undisputed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_2959.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_2959.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":23977,"title":"Looking for an Echo","year":"2000","character":"Phil 'Pooch' Puccirelli","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/looking-for-an-echo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23977.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23977.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Looking for an Echo
Looking for an Echo as Phil 'Pooch' Puccirelli
{"id":14372,"title":"Witness to the Mob","year":"1998","character":"Angelo Ruggiero","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/witness-to-the-mob","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14372.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14372.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Witness to the Mob
Witness to the Mob as Angelo Ruggiero
{"id":157069,"title":"The Assault","year":"1998","character":"Mario","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-assault-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157069.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":156663,"title":"Opposite Corners","year":"1997","character":"Jimmy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/opposite-corners","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156663.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":33686,"title":"The Little Death","year":"1996","character":"Bartender","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-little-death-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33686.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33686.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
The Little Death
The Little Death as Bartender
{"id":56932,"title":"The Wasp Woman","year":"1995","character":"Wasp Collector","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-wasp-woman-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56932.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56932.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
The Wasp Woman
The Wasp Woman as Wasp Collector
{"id":57500,"title":"Victim of Desire","year":"1995","character":"Marv Riker","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/victim-of-desire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4nkk6a70j9g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4nkk6a70j9g0.jpg"},"released":1}
Victim of Desire
Victim of Desire as Marv Riker
{"id":134473,"title":"Virtual Combat","year":"1995","character":"Fred","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/virtual-combat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_134473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_134473.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":4623,"title":"Forget Paris","year":"1995","character":"Lou","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/forget-paris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4623.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4623.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":832,"title":"The Mask","year":"1994","character":"Burt","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-mask","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6bjgqqkqv5d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6bjgqqkqv5d0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
The Mask
The Mask as Burt
{"id":4922,"title":"Honeymoon in Vegas","year":"1992","character":"Johnny Sandwich","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/honeymoon-in-vegas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1k5ve97sjbhg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1k5ve97sjbhg.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Honeymoon in Vegas
Honeymoon in Vegas as Johnny Sandwich
{"id":159104,"title":"A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story","year":"1992","character":"Vincent Parco","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-murderous-affair-the-carolyn-warmus-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159104.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159104.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8206,"title":"State of Grace","year":"1990","character":"Borelli's Man #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/state-of-grace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5rjjkhcvppc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5rjjkhcvppc0.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
State of Grace
State of Grace as Borelli's Man #2
{"id":63,"title":"Goodfellas","year":"1990","character":"Johnny Roastbeef","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/goodfellas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7c8ccjdf83b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7c8ccjdf83b0.jpg"},"released":1}
Goodfellas
Goodfellas as Johnny Roastbeef
{"id":11171,"title":"The Super Globetrotters","year":1979,"character":"Hubert 'Geese' Ausbie \/ Multi Man (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-super-globetrotters","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11171.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Super Globetrotters
The Super Globetrotters as Hubert 'Geese' Ausbie / Multi Man (voice)
{"id":86647,"title":"The Spook Who Sat by the Door","year":"1973","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-spook-who-sat-by-the-door","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22scnjk784ng.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22scnjk784ng.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":165733,"title":"Ritual of Evil","year":"1970","character":"Newscaster","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ritual-of-evil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165733.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165733.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Ritual of Evil
Ritual of Evil as Newscaster
{"id":3112,"title":"Harlem Globe Trotters","year":1970,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/harlem-globe-trotters","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_3112.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_3112.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72800,"title":"Sally, Irene and Mary","year":"1938","character":"Raymond Scott Quintette","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sally-irene-and-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72800.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72800.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Sally, Irene and Mary
Sally, Irene and Mary as Raymond Scott Quintette