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

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 20 2018
Poster of Impastor
Impastor
John Aylward was 68+ in Impastor as 'Bishop Perkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 15 2015
Poster of Scorpion
Scorpion
John Aylward was 67+ in Scorpion as 'Uncle Tobin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of Major Crimes
Major Crimes
John Aylward was 65+ in Major Crimes as 'Ted King Sr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of Mad Men
Mad Men
John Aylward was 60+ in Mad Men as 'Geoffrey Atherton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
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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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Carnivàle
Carnivàle
John Aylward was 56+ in Carnivàle as 'Bishop McNaughton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
John Aylward was 56+ in Nip/Tuck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of Good Morning, Miami
Good Morning, Miami
John Aylward was 55+ in Good Morning, Miami as 'Mr. Fowler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
John Aylward was 55+ in Without a Trace as 'Bernard Fields'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Everwood
Everwood
John Aylward was 55+ in Everwood as 'Walter Cunningham'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Creature
Creature
John Aylward was 51+ in Creature as 'Ben Madiera'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
John Aylward was 50+ in The Practice as 'Center Panelist in Rydell Hearing, Federal Judge Kendall Marcott, Chief District Court Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of ER
ER
John Aylward was 47+ in ER as 'Donald Anspaugh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
John Aylward was 46+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Captain Woodruff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
John Aylward was 46+ in The X-Files as 'Dr. John Rietz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
John Aylward was 43+ in Law & Order as 'Harlan Dwyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990