John Mahon

John Mahon was an American actor who is best known for his roles in L.A. Confidential, Armageddon, and Zodiac. He was born on February 2, 1938, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and passed away on May 3, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.

Personal and Family Life

John Mahon was married twice during his life. He was first married to Deidre from November 22, 1969, until their divorce. Later, he was married to Margaret Jean Street from 1986 until their divorce in 2011, and they had two children together.

Career

John Mahon had a successful acting career, appearing in numerous films and television shows. He was particularly recognized for his performances as a police chief in L.A. Confidential and as an astronomer in Armageddon. He also had notable guest roles in series such as MacGyver and Angel.

Death and Legacy

John Mahon passed away on May 3, 2020, due to natural causes in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to film and television were appreciated by many, and he left behind a rich legacy in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
A Killing Affair 1977-09-21 Det. Shoup
Someone’s Watching Me! 1978-11-29 Frimsin
The American President 1995-11-17 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Six Against the Rock 1987-05-18 Officer Bill Miller
L.A. Confidential 1997-09-19 Police Chief
Armageddon 1998-07-01 Karl
Just Ask My Children 2001-09-10 Judge Ferguson
Betrayed by Innocence 1986-03-01 Bailiff
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 1999-06-08 NATO Colonel
The Exorcist 1973-12-26 Language Lab Director
Zodiac 2007-03-02 Riverside Captain
A Call to Arms 2009-03-13 Major General Cosgrove USMC
One False Move 1992-05-08 Chief Jenkins
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story 1992-04-01 LMU Coach
The People Under the Stairs 1991-11-01 Police Sergeant
The Couch Trip 1988-01-15 Police Captain
Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur 1976-01-04 Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story 1984-11-12
Baywatch 1989-04-23 Arnold Anderson
Frasier 1993-09-16 Walt Crane
Angel 1999-10-05 Trevor Lockley
Knight Rider 1982-09-26 Alfie Girdler
The Rockford Files 1974-09-13 Victor Sherman
Star Trek: Enterprise 2001-09-26 Admiral Gardner
JAG 1995-09-23 Admiral Rockerly
Zoey 101 2005-01-09 Mr. Bradford
Crossing Jordan 2001-09-24 Police Captain
Diagnosis: Murder 1993-10-29 Fire Chief
The X-Files 1993-09-10 General Wegman
The Rockford Files 1974-09-13 Todd Morris
Crazy Like a Fox 1984-12-30 Lt. Doyle
Crazy Like a Fox 1984-12-30 Zach
Just Shoot Me! 1997-03-04 Col. Alan Drake
The Pretender 1996-09-19 Eugene Clark
Profiler 1996-09-21 Det. Spitz
Jake and the Fatman 1987-09-26 Jameson
MacGyver 1985-09-29 Vendor
Hunter 1984-09-18 I.A.D. Officer #2
Scarecrow and Mrs. King 1983-10-03
Manimal 1983-09-30 Man
St. Elsewhere 1982-10-26 Police Officer
Hill Street Blues 1981-01-

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