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John Myhers

John Myhers

Actor, also writer · Died May 27, 1992, aged 70 · Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

John Myhers was born on 18 December 1921 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for 1776 (1972), History of the World: Part I (1981) and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967). He was married to Joan Benedict Steiger. He died on 27 May 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
December 18, 1921
Died
May 27, 1992 (aged 70)
From
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
24 on MovieCove · 69 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 38 days to Oct 27Down 23% in 30 days

What are John Myhers' films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Power.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
32%
Power
29%
Self
18%
Morality
18%
Survival
2%
Corruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 1 · Dark 1

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

Grounded 2 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 5 · Charged 2 · Intense 0

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 0 · Funny 5

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 3 · 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 6 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Shapeshifter
1 of 3
Threshold guardian
1 of 3
Shadow
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
5
Absurd
5
Tense
3
Dread
1
Thrilling
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Fun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet1
  • 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 John Myhers' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 24 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for John Myhers' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits 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

69 credits, 24 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Terror in Beverly Hills (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Screenplay

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as (segment "Ye Gods")

  • History of the World: Part I(1981)

    as Leader of Senate - The Roman Empire

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Ghosts of Buxley Hall(1980)

    as E.L. Hart

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • The Private Eyes(1980)

    Writer

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Prize Fighter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Doyle

  • The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Big Joe Wabash

  • Fantasy Island(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Spencer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • The Incredible Hulk(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Man On The Bus

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Shaggy D.A.(1976)

    as Adm. Brenner

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Charlie's Angels(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Street People(1976)

    as Francis

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Paesano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Director · Co-Writer

  • Train Ride to Hollywood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Sheik

  • Kolchak: The Night Stalker(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Senator James Talbot

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Herbie Rides Again(1974)

    as Office of the President Announcer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Walking Tall(1973)

    as Lester Dickens

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Snowball Express(1972)

    as Mr. Manescue

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • 1776(1972)

    as Robert Livingston

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Temperatures Rising (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Edgar Cross · as Malaporte

  • Awake and Sing! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Schlosser

  • Scarecrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Reverend Todd

  • Ice Cream for Help (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Hector Heathcote (voice)

  • Willard(1971)

    as Carlson

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Train Terrain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Hector Heathcote

  • The Odd Couple(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Director One

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Lost and Foundation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Hector Heathcote

  • Belabour Thy Neighbor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Hector Heathcote (voice)

  • Land Grab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Hector Heathcote (voice)

  • Love, American Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Brad Crandall · as Director · as Jake · as Mel

  • To Rome with Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 2000 Years Later (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Air Force General

  • The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell(1968)

    as Lt. Comdr. Roger Snavely

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz(1968)

    as Boss

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn(1968)

    Show as Dwarf

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The Mothers-in-Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Bob Simpson · as Sound Engineer · as Studio Head

  • How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying(1967)

    as Bratt

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • The Rat Patrol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 1 episode · as Rettig

  • Saturday Night Bath in Apple Valley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Get Smart(1965)

    Show 2 episodes · as Otto Hurrah

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • I Dream of Jeannie(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Akins · as Pablo

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Hogan's Heroes(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Field Marshal von Heinke · as General Wittkamper

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Spooky-Yaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hanako

  • A Bell for Philadelphia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hector Heathcote

  • Cherry Blossom Festival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hanako

  • Tea Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hector Heathcote

  • Pearl Crazy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hanako

  • Tea House Mouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hashimoto / Yuriko / Cat

  • The First Telephone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Hector Heathcote (voice)

  • Honorable Paint in the Neck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Hanako

  • Loyal Royalty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Hanako

  • Honorable House Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Klondike Strikes Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Hector Heathcote

  • Honorable Cat Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Hashimoto

  • Crossing The Delaware (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Hector Heathcote

  • Strange Companion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Hanako

  • Drum Roll (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Hector Heathcote

  • Railroaded to Fame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Hector Heathcote (voice)

  • The First Fast Mail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Hector Heathcote

  • The Unsung Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Hector Heathcote(voice)

  • Son of Hashimoto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Hanako

  • Weddings and Babies(1958)

    as Al

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • The Misunderstood Giant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • The Famous Ride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as (voice)

  • Daniel Boone, Jr. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Hector Heathcote

  • The Minute and a ½ Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Hector Heathcote (voice)

  • O.K. Nero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Quo Vadis(1951)

    as Guard (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Il sentiero dell'odio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 79th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 68 titles from 1950 to 1989; peak year 1972.

Highest rated

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1968)

Film career

19501989

Peak 1972 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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
Acting65 of 68: 64 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rdDirecting3 of 68: 0 only directing, 3 with another roleWriting4 of 68: 1 only writing, 3 with another role

68 titles, 3 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 1 of them.

By decade

1950s4 · acting1960s35 · 35 acting · 1 crew1970s24 · 23 acting · 1 crew1980s5 · 3 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

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 Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do John Myhers' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 59th percentile, the median of all 15; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 24 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 24 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed6
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz (1968)

62nd percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

1776 (1972)

Midcredits 90th · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; 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 Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove 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.

Who does John Myhers work with?

People who share at least 2 of John Myhers' MovieCove titles; Tim Conway shares the most, 2.