John William Young

Acting

John William Young

Born March 23, 1951 · Hamilton, Ohio, USA (age 75)

John William Young is an actor, writer, director and teacher who hails from Richmond, KY and Venice, CA. His first television show was with Lucille Ball and Steve Allen, but he is best remembered for his role of "Tinker" in the Patrick Swayze starrer Road House (1989) and "Prestopopnick" in Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986).

Known For

Road HouseRoad House · 1989
Road House
6.81989
MovieActionThriller
The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable – busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley.
Back to SchoolBack to School · 1986
Back to School
6.31986
MovieComedy
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.
HouseHouse · 1985
House
6.21985
MovieComedyHorror
A divorced horror novelist coming to terms with the disappearance of his young son inherits an old mansion home to malevolent supernatural residents.
Hamburger: The Motion PictureHamburger: The Motion Picture · 1986
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
4.51986
MovieComedy
Russell has been expelled from several schools for lewd, crude and nude conduct. Busterburger University is his last chance at education and satisfying his disappointed parents.
Another Midnight RunAnother Midnight Run · 1994
Another Midnight Run
6.91994
MovieTV MovieAction
Jack Walsh tries to track down two of the top con-artists around. But they know every trick in the book and Jack has trouble bringing them back to LA and getting a $45,000 pay day reward.
National Lampoon's Last ResortNational Lampoon's Last Resort · 1994
National Lampoon's Last Resort
4.01994
MovieComedy
Sam and Dave are living the boring life until they are beckoned to Sam's uncle's Island. When they get there (still not quite sure how that worked) they are compelled by beautiful women and a dastardly enemy of the Island. After accidentally convincing Sam's uncle to sign away rights to his island, they must somehow fix the problem.
Lucy Calls the PresidentLucy Calls the President · 1977
Lucy Calls the President
7.51977
MovieComedyTV Movie
Homemaker Lucy Whittaker calls up President Carter to complain about a local political issue—and to her astonishment, he agrees to come dine at her house. Now Lucy has her hands full as family, friends and Secret Service agents invade her home in preparation for the big dinner summit.
The Runnin' KindThe Runnin' Kind · 1989
The Runnin' Kind
4.51989
MovieComedyDrama
As next in line to take over his father's law firm, Ohio rich kid Joey's life is all planned out. But a chance encounter with a gorgeous, free-spirited female rock drummer inspires Joey to chuck his plans and move to Los Angeles, where he hooks up with an all-girl rock band and learns the ins and outs of the L.A. music underground.

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