when did he start his career?
Early 1980s.
John Goodman
 Goodman also performed off-Broadway and in dinner theaters before landing character roles in film during the early 1980s.
the cast of the movie the blues brothers James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. is this film inspired by any other  film or book? Yes, the characters were developed from "The Blues Brothers" recurring musical sketch "Saturday Night Live". is that a band? No, then what is it? It is an American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show. who has hosted it? George Carlin, Candice Bergen, Christopher Walken, Buck Henry, and John Goodman. did it impact the elections? Yes, the presidential elections. how? Voters have reported that political sketches shown on the program influenced them in the voting booth. what honors has it received? Sixty-five Primetime Emmy Awards, four Writers Guild of America Awards, and three Peabody Awards. when did the last host become a part of this program? UNANSWERABLE
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John Goodman [SEP] Career
After an injury ended his college football career, Goodman decided to become a professional actor and left Missouri for New York City in 1975. With a small bankroll from his brother, Goodman found an apartment in Hell's Kitchen near the Theater District and unsuccessfully tried to make money as a bartender and waiter. However, he eventually found modest success in voice-overs, commercials, and plays. He was the person who slapped himself (uttering the tagline, "Thanks... I needed that!") in an iconic television ad for Skin Bracer by Mennen. Goodman also performed off-Broadway and in dinner theaters before landing character roles in film during the early 1980s.