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John Matuszak was an American actor who played Sloth in The Goonies (1985) and other movies and TV shows. He was also a professional football defensive lineman for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders and the Houston Oilers.
- January 1, 1
- Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
As an actor, Matuszak played in both films and television, appearing first as O. W. Shaddock in North Dallas Forty (1979) followed by Tonda in Caveman (1981) and the deformed Sloth in The Goonies (1985). His biography, Cruisin' with the Tooz, written with Steve Delsohn, was published in 1987.
John Matuszak was a professional football player who became an actor after retiring. He played Sloth in The Goonies, but also struggled with drug and alcohol problems and violent incidents.
John Matuszak was a former NFL player and an actor who played Sloth in The Goonies. Learn about his life, career, trivia, quotes and death on IMDb.
- October 25, 1950
- June 17, 1989
Sloth is a giant, hairy, and chained man who joins the Goonies on their adventure to find One-Eyed Willy's treasure. See photos, quotes, and trivia about John Matuszak's role as Sloth on IMDb.
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John Matuszak (October 25, 1950 - June 17, 1989) was a football player and actor who portrayed Sloth in The Goonies. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 25, 1950, Matuszak grew up playing football as a defensive end. He played for the University of Missouri during college, and was drafted...
Dec 29, 2023 · John Matuszak played Sloth, the deformed and kind-hearted monster in The Goonies, after a successful career as a defensive end for the Oakland Raiders. He died of an accidental overdose in 1989, four years after the film's release.
