John Mahon

John Mahon

Deceased · Born: Feb 2, 1938 · Died: May 3, 2020

Personal Details

BornFeb 2, 1938 Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Margaret Jean Street

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Deidre

    ( Nov 22, 1969 to Dec 6, 2025 )

Biography

John Mahon, a renowned actor, entered this world on February 2, 1938, in the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, starring in a plethora of iconic productions, including the blockbuster hit Armageddon, released in 1998, the critically acclaimed L.A. Confidential, which premiered in 1997, and the thought-provoking thriller Zodiac, which made its debut in 2007.

John Mahon's personal life was marked by two significant relationships, one with Margaret Jean Street and another with Deidre, whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Tragically, John Mahon's life came to a close on May 3, 2020, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

2009
A Call to Arms
A Call to Arms as Major General Cosgrove USMC
2007
Zodiac
Zodiac as Riverside Captain
2001
Just Ask My Children
Just Ask My Children as Judge Ferguson
1998
1997
L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential as Police Chief
1995
The American President
The American President as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
1994
Roswell
Roswell as Red Hat Vet
One False Move
One False Move as Chief Jenkins
1991
1988
The Couch Trip
The Couch Trip as Police Captain
1987
Six Against the Rock
Six Against the Rock as Officer Bill Miller
1977
A Killing Affair
A Killing Affair as Det. Shoup
1973
The Exorcist
The Exorcist as Language Lab Director