- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Waldo Cunningham
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- John Cunningham was born on June 22, 1932 in Auburn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Starship Troopers (1997), In & Out (1997) and Mystic Pizza (1988). He was married to Carolyn Duke Cotton. He died on January 6, 2026 in Rye, New York, USA.
- SpouseCarolyn Duke Cotton(August 24, 1956 - January 6, 2026) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenCatherine Stevens CunninghamLaura Jane Cunningham (Barrett)Christopher Duke Cunningham
- ParentsHarriet Abigail BelcherRaymond George Cunningham
- RelativesRex Lane Cunningham(Sibling)
- A seasoned player with the Williamstown Theatre Festival, he once played Mr. Webb in a 1959 production of "Our Town" that featured Thornton Wilder himself as the Stage Manager.
- Classical and musical stage actor for almost four decades, best known with audiences for his marvelous baritone singing roles but well regarded as a Shakespearean performer.
- Both of his parents were educators--his father, Raymond, was principal of New Paltz High School, where his mother, Harriet Belcher Cunningham. was a teacher.
- He has 3 children--Christopher Duke, Catherine Stevens, Laura Jane.
- Twice played the part of Matt Damon's father: Mystic Pizza (1988) and School Ties (1992).
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