Goodman was born in Affton, Missouri. His father, Leslie Francis Goodman, was a postal worker who died of a heart attack when John was only two years old. Goodman's mother, Virginia Roos (née Loosmore)… See more

After graduating from SMSU, Goodman relocated to New York City. With a small bankroll from his brother, Goodman found an apartment in Hell's Kitchen near the Theater District and unsuccessfully tried to make mon… See more

Since Hurricane Katrina, Goodman has appeared in several recovery commercials aired in Louisiana.
In 2010, Goodman appeared in a commercial to raise awareness for the Deepwater … See more