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Sean Marquette

Sean Marquette

Actor · Born June 30, 1988 (38) · Dallas, Texas, USA

Sean Rodriguez Marquette, at the age of five, landed his first series role on the Emmy award winning daytime soap, "All My Children". He was born in Dallas, Texas, lived in New Jersey and New York during his role on this soap, and then moved to California. His film and TV credits are extensive. Sean is often remembered as young Mark Ruffalo, in "13 Going on 30", starring Jennifer Garner. He branched out into theater in 2007, and was cast as "Timms" in the play, "The History Boys", that ran at the Ahmanson Theater. This was based on the National Theater's production directed by Paul Miller. It was part of the Mark Taper Forum's 41st season. Sean was the comic relief lead in films "High School" and "Sundown" opposite actors Matt Bush and Devon Werkheiser respectively. Sean also does voice-over work and was a series regular on several Animated series for Disney, but most notably six seasons as "Mac" on Cartoon Network's, "Foster's Home Of Imaginary Friends." Most recently, Sean has recurred as "Johnny Atkins" on ABC's, "The Goldbergs", and has also crossed over as the same character, on the spin-off series, "Schooled", for its two seasons. Sean has worked alongside a wealth of talented actors including Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jeff Garlin, Sean Giambrone, Tim Meadows, Brett Dier, and AJ Michalka.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
June 30, 1988 (38)
From
Dallas, Texas, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
38 on Motif · 62 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 42% in 30 days

What are Sean Marquette's films like?

Across their 12 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Motif score: 33rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Motif score: 15th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Motif score: 42nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
35%
Self
25%
Society
20%
Survival
11%
Morality
6%
Ideas
3%
Friendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 8 · Serious 1 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 5 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 6
Hero
2 of 6
Trickster
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
8
Tense
4
Warm
5
Absurd
4
Dread
2
Other
13

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Sean Marquette's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 29 of their 38 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sean Marquette's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

62 credits, 38 with a Motif page.

  • Hell (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • As Easy As Closing Your Eyes (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    as Kieran

  • We Have Notes (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Marketing Creative Director

  • Better Half (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Paul

  • The Speed of Time (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    as Young John

  • Schooled(2019)

    Show as Johnny Atkins

    Motif score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • The Rookie(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Moore

    Motif score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Sundown(2016)

    as Blake

    Motif score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Friend Request(2016)

    as Gustavo

    Motif score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Field of Lost Shoes(2015)

    as Benjamin 'Duck' Colonna

    Motif score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Goldbergs(2013)

    Show 65 episodes · as Johnny Atkins

    Motif score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • High School(2010)

    as Travis Breaux

    Motif score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Ed Mosker

    Motif score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Love at First Hiccup(2009)

    as Nick

    Motif score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Destination Imagination(2008)

    as Mac (voice)

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Kid vs. Kat(2008)

    Show 104 episodes · as (voice)

    Motif score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • In Plain Sight(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Nicky McCabe / Nicky Porter

    Motif score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Remember the Daze(2007)

    as Mod

    Motif score: 31st percentile of all films

  • American Son(2008)

    as Darcy

    Motif score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Resurrection Mary (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Curtis

  • Saving Grace(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe Ricky Dunmore

    Motif score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • CN Invaded Part 1: Cheese A-Go-Go (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mac (voice)

  • Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Good Wilt Hunting (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mac / Socket Tubey's Creator (voice)

  • Grilled(2006)

    as Jerry

    Motif score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Lost Claus (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Mac (voice)

  • Ghost Whisperer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Emory Stewart

    Motif score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Avatar: The Last Airbender(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Teen Sozin (voice)

    Motif score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: NY(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Josh Herman

    Motif score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Surviving Christmas(2004)

    as Older Brother

    Motif score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends(2004)

    Show 82 episodes · as Mac (voice)

    Motif score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends: House of Bloo's (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mac (voice)

  • Rocket Power: The Big Day (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Sam Dullard (voice)

  • The 4400 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · as Boyd Gelder

  • 13 Going on 30(2004)

    as Young Matt

    Motif score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Rocket Power: Island of the Menehune (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Sam Dullard

  • Full-Court Miracle(2003)

    as Big Ben Swartz

    Motif score: 37th percentile of all films

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Evan Lowry

    Motif score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Stuart Little(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Zack (voice)

    Motif score: 2nd percentile of all shows

  • Black Mask 2: City of Masks(2002)

    as Raymond

    Motif score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Still Standing (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Chris

  • American Dreams (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Lloyd Cheney

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Nicholas

    Motif score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Hidden Hills (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 18 episodes · Actor

  • Fillmore! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Linwood (voice)

  • Monk(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Ridley

    Motif score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Adventures in Odyssey: The Caves of Qumran (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as Dylan Taylor (voice)

  • Van Wilder(2002)

    as Little Kid

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Guardian(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Connor Adams

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • The Zeta Project(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Lizzie McGuire(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Adam Burton

    Motif score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Bad Teen

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Titus (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 7 episodes · as 10-Year-Old Tommy

  • Malcolm in the Middle(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Boy

    Motif score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Snowden's Christmas (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as (voice)

  • Family Law (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Kevin Perliss

  • Judging Amy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Seth Reynolds

  • Batman Beyond(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Miguel Diaz (voice)

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Becker (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimmy

  • The Hughleys (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Tommy

  • Sweet Nothing(1995)

    as Young Richie

    Motif score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Angelo

    Motif score: 28th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 61 titles from 1994 to 2026; peak year 2016.

Biggest box office

13 Going on 30 (2004)

$96M worldwide

Highest rated

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Destination Imagination (2008)

Motif 90th

Most popular right now

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004)

Film career

19942026

Peak 2016 · their film career is on the way up. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting61 of 61: 61 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score50th

By decade

1990s8 · acting2000s42 · acting2010s6 · acting2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles
0207

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Sean Marquette's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 33rd percentile, the median of all 15; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 30th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Motif score across 38 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 38 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Mixed16

Most divisive · actor

Remember the Daze (2007)

82nd percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Destination Imagination (2008)

Motif 90th · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 63/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 35. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Sean Marquette's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 Motif titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 20 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles15–61 · median 32 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 13 · minimalMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 9 · minimalMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Sean Marquette work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sean Marquette's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Craig McCracken shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers