John Bloom
About
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Also Known As
Joe Bob Briggs,
John I Bloom,
Fred Baratta
Birth Place
Dallas, Texas, USA
Born
January 27, 1953
Filmography
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Face/Off
(1997)
Casino
(1995)
Great Balls Of Fire
(1989)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
(1986)
Gonzo Moviegoer
A Killing in a Small Town
(1990)
Book As Source Material
After Sunset: The Life and Times of the Drive-In
(1998)
Family & Companions
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Joyce Karns
Wife
Married in 1978; divcorced in 1979.
Paula Leigh Bowen
Wife
Married in July 1988.
Biography
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Face/Off
(1997)
Casino
(1995)
Great Balls Of Fire
(1989)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
(1986)
Gonzo Moviegoer
Writer (Feature Film)
A Killing in a Small Town
(1990)
Book As Source Material
Cast (Special)
After Sunset: The Life and Times of the Drive-In
(1998)
18th Annual Cable Ace Awards
(1996)
Performer
Indecision '92: The Republican National Convention
(1992)
Cast (TV Mini-Series)
Stephen King's The Stand
(1994)
Life Events
1976
Served as critic for the DALLAS TIMES HERALD
1984
Wrote the syndicated newspaper column "Joe Bob Goes to the Movies"
1985
Began touring as alter ego Joe Bob Briggs
1986
Film debut, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Part 2"
1988
Wrote second syndicated column "Joe Bob's America"
1994
Hosted "Monstervision" on TNT
1995
Acted in Martin Scorsese's "Casino"
1996
Began contributing to "The Daily Show" (Comedy Central), segment called "God Stuff" in which clips from various televangelists were aired for satirical effect
1997
Had featured role in "Face/Off", helmed by John Woo
Companions
Joyce Karns
Wife
Married in 1978; divcorced in 1979.
Paula Leigh Bowen
Wife
Married in July 1988.
