Portrait of John Aylward

John Aylward

Bio: John Aylward (November 7, 1946 – May 16, 2022) was an American actor. He is perhaps best known for playing the former DNC chairman Barry Goodwin on the NBC television series The West Wing and for playing Dr
Born: Thu, Nov 07 1946
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA

Death: Mon, May 16 2022
John Aylward is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Nowhere Inn
The Nowhere Inn
John Aylward was
74 in The Nowhere Inn
as 'Uncle Pete'.
Thu, Sep 16 2021
Poster of The Way Back
The Way Back
John Aylward was
73 in The Way Back
as 'Father Edward Devine'.
Thu, Mar 05 2020
Poster of The Architect
The Architect
John Aylward was
69 in The Architect
as 'Colin's Father'.
Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of A Million Ways to Die in the West
A Million Ways to Die in the West
John Aylward was
67 in A Million Ways to Die in the West
as 'Pastor Wilson'.
Thu, May 22 2014
Poster of Gangster Squad
Gangster Squad
John Aylward was
66 in Gangster Squad
as 'Judge Carter'.
Wed, Jan 09 2013
Poster of Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants
John Aylward was
64 in Water for Elephants
as 'Mr. Erwin'.
Fri, Apr 15 2011
Poster of Norman
Norman
John Aylward was
63 in Norman
as 'Robert Bessent'.
Fri, Jun 11 2010
Poster of The Crazies
The Crazies
John Aylward was
63 in The Crazies
as 'Mayor Hobbs'.
Fri, Feb 26 2010
Poster of The Gray Man
The Gray Man
John Aylward was
60 in The Gray Man
as 'Capt. Ayers'.
Thu, Aug 30 2007
Poster of Forfeit
Forfeit
John Aylward was
60 in Forfeit
Thu, Mar 01 2007
Poster of The Celestine Prophecy
The Celestine Prophecy
John Aylward was
59 in The Celestine Prophecy
as 'Dobson'.
Thu, Jun 01 2006
Poster of Monster-in-Law
Monster-in-Law
John Aylward was
58 in Monster-in-Law
as 'Priest (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of North Country
North Country
John Aylward was
58 in North Country
as 'Judge Halsted'.
Sat, Feb 12 2005
Poster of Path to War
Path to War
John Aylward was
56 in Path to War
as 'Dean Rusk'.
Tue, Oct 28 2003
Poster of Down with Love
Down with Love
John Aylward was
56 in Down with Love
as 'E.G.'.
Thu, May 08 2003
Poster of Bad Company
Bad Company
John Aylward was
55 in Bad Company
as 'Officer Ferren'.
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Just Visiting
Just Visiting
John Aylward was
54 in Just Visiting
as 'Byron'.
Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of Thirteen Days
Thirteen Days
John Aylward was
54 in Thirteen Days
as 'Orville Dryfoos'.
Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Instinct
Instinct
John Aylward was
52 in Instinct
as 'Warden Keefer'.
Fri, Jun 04 1999
Poster of Swing Vote
Swing Vote
John Aylward was
52 in Swing Vote
as 'Justice Benjamin 'Rip' Ripley'.
Mon, Apr 19 1999
Poster of Finding Graceland
Finding Graceland
John Aylward was
51 in Finding Graceland
as 'Sheriff Haynes'.
Sat, Sep 12 1998
Poster of Armageddon
Armageddon
John Aylward was
51 in Armageddon
as 'Dr. Banks'.
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Eden
Eden
John Aylward was
51 in Eden
as 'Dr. Bryson'.
Fri, Mar 27 1998
Poster of Buddy
Buddy
John Aylward was
50 in Buddy
as 'Joe Bowman'.
Fri, Jun 06 1997
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
John Aylward was
46 in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
as 'Niles'.
Wed, Mar 17 1993
Poster of Child in the Night
Child in the Night
John Aylward was
43 in Child in the Night
as 'Dr. Wendt'.
Tue, May 01 1990
Poster of Third Degree Burn
Third Degree Burn
John Aylward was
42 in Third Degree Burn
as 'Lomax'.
Sun, May 28 1989
Poster of Three Fugitives
Three Fugitives
John Aylward was
42 in Three Fugitives
as 'Second Cop'.
Fri, Jan 27 1989
Poster of Stamp of a Killer
Stamp of a Killer
John Aylward was
40 in Stamp of a Killer
Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of The Secret Life of John Chapman
The Secret Life of John Chapman
John Aylward was
30 in The Secret Life of John Chapman
as 'Grady'.
Mon, Dec 27 1976
Poster of Final August
Final August
John Aylward will be
75+ in Final August
as 'The Man'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Briarpatch
Briarpatch
John Aylward was
73+ in Briarpatch
as 'Freddie Laffter'.
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Thu, Feb 06 2020
Poster of Yellowstone
Yellowstone
John Aylward was
71+ in Yellowstone
as 'Father Bob'.
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Wed, Jun 20 2018
Poster of Impastor
Impastor
John Aylward was
68+ in Impastor
as 'Bishop Perkins'.
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Wed, Jul 15 2015
Poster of Scorpion
Scorpion
John Aylward was
67+ in Scorpion
as 'Uncle Tobin'.
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Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of Major Crimes
Major Crimes
John Aylward was
65+ in Major Crimes
as 'Ted King Sr.'.
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Mon, Aug 13 2012
Poster of House of Lies
House of Lies
John Aylward was
65+ in House of Lies
as 'K. Warren McDale'.
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Sun, Jan 08 2012
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
John Aylward was
64+ in American Horror Story
as 'Father Malachi'.
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Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
John Aylward was
61+ in The Mentalist
as 'Professor Stutzer'.
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Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of Fringe
Fringe
John Aylward was
61+ in Fringe
as 'Dr. Owen Frank'.
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Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of Mad Men
Mad Men
John Aylward was
60+ in Mad Men
as 'Geoffrey Atherton'.
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Thu, Jul 19 2007
Poster of Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters
John Aylward was
59+ in Brothers and Sisters
as 'Joe Rawling'.
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Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Surface
Surface
John Aylward was
58+ in Surface
as 'Government Panel Suit'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
John Aylward was
57+ in Boston Legal
as 'Tom Orchard'.
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Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Jack & Bobby
Jack & Bobby
John Aylward was
57+ in Jack & Bobby
as 'Victor Sable'.
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Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
John Aylward was
56+ in Cold Case
as 'Norman Campbell'.
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Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Carnivàle
Carnivàle
John Aylward was
56+ in Carnivàle
as 'Bishop McNaughton'.
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Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
John Aylward was
56+ in Nip/Tuck
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Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of Good Morning, Miami
Good Morning, Miami
John Aylward was
55+ in Good Morning, Miami
as 'Mr. Fowler'.
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Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
John Aylward was
55+ in Without a Trace
as 'Bernard Fields'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Everwood
Everwood
John Aylward was
55+ in Everwood
as 'Walter Cunningham'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of Alias
Alias
John Aylward was
54+ in Alias
as 'Jeffrey Davenport'.
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Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
John Aylward was
53+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Dr. Paul Anton'.
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Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of The Others
The Others
John Aylward was
53+ in The Others
as 'Albert McGonagle'.
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Sat, Feb 05 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
John Aylward was
52+ in The West Wing
as 'Barry Goodwin'.
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Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
John Aylward was
52+ in Family Law
as 'Judge Lester Burger'.
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Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
John Aylward was
52+ in Judging Amy
as 'Father Jack Monroe'.
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Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Creature
Creature
John Aylward was
51+ in Creature
as 'Ben Madiera'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 18 1998
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
John Aylward was
51+ in From the Earth to the Moon
as 'Dr. Ray Pemberton'.
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Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
John Aylward was
50+ in Dharma & Greg
as 'Kevin Kincaid'.
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Wed, Sep 24 1997
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
John Aylward was
50+ in Ally McBeal
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Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
John Aylward was
50+ in Stargate SG-1
as 'President Nadal'.
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Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
John Aylward was
50+ in The Practice
as 'Center Panelist in Rydell Hearing, Chief District Court Judge, Federal Judge Kendall Marcott'.
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Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
John Aylward was
49+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun
as 'Registrar, Chancellor'.
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Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of ER
ER
John Aylward was
47+ in ER
as 'Donald Anspaugh'.
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Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
John Aylward was
46+ in Diagnosis: Murder
as 'Captain Woodruff'.
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Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
John Aylward was
46+ in The X-Files
as 'Dr. John Rietz'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
John Aylward was
43+ in Law & Order
as 'Harlan Dwyer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990