John Slattery
🔥 TrendingJohn M. Slattery, Jr. (born August 13, 1962) is an American actor and director, best known for his roles as Roger Sterling on AMC's series Mad Men, Frank Jaffe in Confess, Fletch, Howard Stark (Tony Stark's father) in the Marvel movie series, Paul LeBlanc on FOX's NEXT, Dwight Eisenhower in Churchill, Lyle Bettencourt on CBS's The Good Fight, Richardson in The Adjustment Bureau, Cravely in Charlie Wilson's War, Bud Gerber in Flags of Our Fathers, Peter Benedict on WB's Jack & Bobby, Roland Yate
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Facts about John Slattery
Did you know that John Slattery was initially considered for the role of Don Draper in "Mad Men" before being cast as Roger Sterling?
- He made his Broadway debut in 1989 in Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" before his breakout TV roles.
- Slattery stepped behind the camera to direct two episodes of "Mad Men": "Blowing Smoke" and "The Forecast."
- His directorial debut film, "God's Pocket" (2014), starred Philip Seymour Hoffman in one of his final roles.
- He is married to actress Talia Balsam, who played Roger Sterling's ex-wife Mona in "Mad Men" but never shared scenes with him.
- A proud Boston native, he is a passionate fan of the city's sports teams, especially the Red Sox and Patriots.
John Slattery's portrayal of the charismatic, silver-haired advertising executive Roger Sterling on "Mad Men" is widely considered his most iconic role. His nuanced performance, balancing wit with underlying vulnerability, earned him four Emmy nominations and cemented his status as a sophisticated character actor.
Slattery's legacy is defined by his ability to imbue complex, often morally ambiguous characters with charm and depth, making him a go-to actor for roles requiring wit and gravitas.