Maddie's Secret
2026 · 5.6/10
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John Early
Director & actor · born 21 January 1988 · Nashville, Tennessee, USA
John Early (born January 21, 1988) is an American comedian, actor and singer. He has appeared on 30 Rock as Jenna Maroney's son and in the independent film Fort Tilden. He starred in Search Party, which aired on TBS and HBO Max from 2016 to 2022.
In 2025, he made his directorial debut in Maddie's Secret, where John starred as Maddie Ralph alongside long-time collaborator and comedian Kate Berlant.
Where to start: Coyote vs. Acme (2026).
As director 1
As actor 35
Skindergarten
Skindergarten
TBA
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Naughty
2027
Coming Soon
Coyote vs. Acme
2026 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
The Arrow at Rest at Every Instant of its Flight
2026
NewMaddie's Secret
2026 · 5.6/10
New
Never Change!
2026 · 6.0/10
New
She Keeps Me Young
2026
New
Eternity
2025 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation
2024 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
Stress Positions
2024 · 5.6/10
New
John Early: Now More Than Ever
2023 · 5.7/10
New
DC League of Super-Pets
2022 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
No Man's Land
2022
New
Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant + John Early
2022 · 4.6/10
New
Save Yourselves!
2020 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Inspector Ike
2020 · 6.5/10
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VR Food
2019 · 8.0/10
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Good Posture
2019 · 5.2/10
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Rachel
2019 · 5.3/10
New
Late Night
2019 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
The Emperor's Newest Clothes
2018 · 6.9/10
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Fun Mom Dinner
2017 · 5.7/10
Snoozefest
Beatriz at Dinner
2017 · 5.7/10
Snoozefest
What Children Do
2017 · 8.2/10
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The Disaster Artist
2017 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Other People
2016 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
2016 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Bev
2016 · 2.0/10
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Dinner Party
2015 · 7.0/10
NewSea Beach Local
Sea Beach Local
2015 · 10.0/10
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Santa Monica
2014
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The Greggs
2014 · 3.0/10
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Fort Tilden
2014 · 5.5/10
Snoozefest
Sardines out of a Can
2013 · 6.0/10
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Family Dinner
2012
NewTV shows 20
Very Important People
TV · 2023 · 7.8/10
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The Afterparty
TV · 2022 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Cinema Toast
TV · 2021 · 7.0/10
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The Great North
TV · 2021 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Close Enough
TV · 2020 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
Tuca & Bertie
TV · 2019 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
TV · 2019 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Summer Camp Island
TV · 2018 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
TV · 2017 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
555
TV · 2017 · 10.0/10
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Search Party
TV · 2016 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
TV · 2015 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Broad City
TV · 2014 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Rick and Morty
TV · 2013 · 8.7/10
Absolute Cinema
Portlandia
TV · 2011 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Bob's Burgers
TV · 2011 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Archer
TV · 2009 · 7.9/10
Absolute Cinema
30 Rock
TV · 2006 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Robot Chicken
TV · 2005 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
The Simpsons
TV · 1989 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaFrequently asked questions
What is the best John Early movie?
By viewer score, Coyote vs. Acme (2026) at 7.5/10.
What are John Early’s most popular movies?
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, The Disaster Artist, DC League of Super-Pets.
How many movies has John Early made?
36 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 35 as actor.