Date of Birth: August 13, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
John Slattery is an acclaimed American actor and director, best known for his role as Roger Sterling in the critically acclaimed television series “Mad Men.” Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Slattery developed an interest in acting at a young age and pursued it through various stages, from local theater to acclaimed television and film roles. Slattery graduated from The Catholic University of America with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1984. He began his career with guest roles on television shows in the late 1980s and early 1990s. His big break came with the role of Al Kahn on the television series “Homefront” from 1991 to 1993. However, it was his portrayal of Roger Sterling on “Mad Men” (2007–2015) that brought him widespread recognition and critical acclaim. Apart from acting, Slattery has also directed several episodes of “Mad Men” and made his feature film directorial debut with “God’s Pocket” in 2014. He has appeared in various films, including “Spotlight,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2016, and has had recurring roles on shows like “Desperate Housewives” and “The Romanoffs.”
5 Interesting Facts about John Slattery
1. John Slattery is also a talented director and has directed several episodes of “Mad Men.”
2. He made his feature film directorial debut with “God’s Pocket,” which starred his “Mad Men” co-star, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
3. Slattery has appeared in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe films as Howard Stark, the father of Tony Stark/Iron Man.
4. He was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for his role as Roger Sterling in “Mad Men.”
5. John Slattery is an accomplished theatre actor and has performed in numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Slattery
1. “I think that the quality of television, given the amount of time you spend doing it, is something you have to sustain.”
2. “I’ve never really been star-struck. I was a fan of ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Mad Men,’ but I’ve always been pretty level-headed.”
3. “The reality is that there is a lot more media coverage of actors who don’t know what they’re doing.”
4. “I think that every once in a while, you need to step away from the bright lights and go back to the basics.”
5. “The best part about being on ‘Mad Men’ is that you get to work with some of the best actors in the business.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
John Slattery’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
John Slattery has one son, Harry Slattery, born in 1999, with his wife, actress Talia Balsam.
Relevant Links
1. [John Slattery on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0805476/
2. [John Slattery on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Slattery
5. [John Slattery on Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnslattery_
