Biography
John "Johnny" Anthony Williams also known as "Johnny Roast beef" Williams is an American character actor with nearly 100 credits to his name. He is perhaps best remembered as Johnny Roastbeef in the Martin Scorsese classic Goodfellas (1990). He is also appeared in the Movies The Mask (1994) alongside Cameron Diaz and Jim Carrey as well as Greenbook (2018) which starred Viggo Mortensen Mahershala Ali. He has also made dozens of appearances in tv shows.
Acted in 51
2020s
- 2026
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Intersection
Lou
- 2016
Dances with Werewolves
Ritchie
Call Me King
Russo
The New Empress
Joe
- 2014
The Cookie Mobster
Cheeks
Jersey Justice
Big Bill Romeo
- 2013
Ricky
Petey
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
Under New Management
Dot Com Donnie
- 2008
The Summit
Kentucky State Trooper · 1 episode
The Unknown Trilogy
Tanner (segment "Frankie the Squirrel") (as Johnny 'Roastbeef' Williams)
- 2004
Mafioso: The Father The Son
Danny Defino
- 2003
Wasabi Tuna
Movie
- 2002
- 2000
Looking for an Echo
Phil 'Pooch' Puccirelli
1990s
- 1998
The Assault
Mario
Witness to the Mob
Angelo Ruggiero
- 1997
Opposite Corners
Jimmy
Infidelity
Bubba
- 1996
The Little Death
Bartender
- 1995
Charlie Grace
Vince · 1 episode
The Wasp Woman
Wasp Collector
Victim of Desire
Marv Riker
The Skateboard Kid II
Tow Truck Driver
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1980
The Harlem Globetrotters Meet Snow White
Geese (voice)
1970s
- 1979
The Super Globetrotters
Hubert 'Geese' Ausbie / Multi Man (voice) · 13 episodes
- 1973
The Spook Who Sat by the Door
Movie
- 1972
- 1970
Ritual of Evil
Newscaster
1930s
- 1938
Sally, Irene and Mary
Raymond Scott Quintette
Appearances1
2020s
- 2026
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
Self