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Glenn Shadix

Glenn Shadix

Actor · Died September 7, 2010, aged 58 · Bessemer, Alabama, USA

William Glenn Shadix (April 15, 1952 – September 7, 2010) was an American actor. He was known for his role as Otho in Tim Burton's horror comedy film Beetlejuice and as the voice of the Mayor of Halloween Town in The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 15, 1952
Died
September 7, 2010 (aged 58)
From
Bessemer, Alabama, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
43 on MovieCove · 67 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 18% in 30 days

What are Glenn Shadix's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
30%
Self
26%
Society
16%
Ideas
11%
Power
8%
Morality
6%
Survival
3%
Identity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFame3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeArt2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 3 · Wry 5 · Earnest 7

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 12 · Serious 4 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 3

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 9

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 14 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
10
Tense
5
Joyful
5
Warm
3
Romantic
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Fun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Glenn Shadix's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 31 of their 43 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Glenn Shadix's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

67 credits, 43 with a MovieCove page.

  • Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure(2011)

    as Peter

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Acts of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Jack Strong

  • Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Claudius

  • The Batman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Cluemaster (voice)

  • Justice League Unlimited(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Mondragora (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • To Kill a Mockumentary(2004)

    as Karl

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Lilo & Stitch: The Series(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as 'Look At This' Producer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • Carnivàle(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · as Councilman Val Templeton

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales(2003)

    as Garland Madden

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Teen Titans(2003)

    Show 5 episodes · as Monsieur Mallah (voice) · as The Brain / Monsieur Mallah (voice)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • All Grown Up!(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • Sol Goode(2003)

    as Casting Director

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Shut Yer Dirty Little Mouth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Peter

  • Planet of the Apes(2001)

    as Senator Nado

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Fast Sofa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Apartment Manager

  • Time Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The World of Stainboy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 6 episodes · as Sgt. Glen Dale

  • The World of Stainboy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Sgt. Glen Dale / Charity Home Matron / TV Announcer #2

  • Jackie Chan Adventures(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · as Tso Lan (voice) · as Xiao Fung (voice) · as Xiao Fung / Tso Lan (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • More Dogs Than Bones(2000)

    as Geoff

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Red Dirt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Virgil Cunningham

  • Ladies Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Rook

  • Storm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Nate

  • Bartok the Magnificent(1999)

    as Townspeople (voice)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Thanks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Providence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Confession of a Florist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Sheriff Winslow

  • Chairman of the Board(1997)

    as Larry

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Neil, poster

  • Sparkler(1997)

    as Announcer

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Cow and Chicken (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Poopy the Clown / Gate Guard / Prisoner (voice)

  • Extreme Ghostbusters(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Caligula

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Quack Pack(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Emil (voice) · as Police Officer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Multiplicity(1996)

    as Building Inspector

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Empty Mirror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Dunston Checks In(1996)

    as Lionel Spalding

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Life with Louie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · as Typhon · as Typhoon

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Love Affair(1994)

    as Anthony Rotundo

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 40 episodes · as Nimbar (voice)

  • My Summer Story(1994)

    as Leopold Doppler

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Eldon

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Dark Side of Genius(1994)

    as Leon Bennini

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Duckman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Army Leader Guest (voice)

  • The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)

    as Mayor (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Demolition Man(1993)

    as Associate Bob

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Dave's World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Leslie Loret

  • The John Larroquette Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Walker

  • Sleepwalkers(1992)

    as Mr. Fallows

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Bingo(1991)

    as Duke

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Dinosaurs(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Monster (voice) · as Ray (voice)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Ralph Scorpius

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Meet the Applegates(1990)

    as Greg Samson

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon(1989)

    as Chet

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Nightlife(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Harold

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Heathers(1989)

    as Father Ripper

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Sunset(1988)

    as Roscoe Arbuckle

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Beetlejuice(1988)

    as Otho

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Student Exchange(1987)

    as Mr. Barton

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Musician

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • They Saved Gidget's Brain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Writer · as Bobo

  • Night Court(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Dermot Drake

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Conan The Waitress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Conan The Waitress

  • Cheers(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Bernard

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • The Postman Always Rings Twice(1981)

    as Twin Oaks Customer

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 66 titles from 1981 to 2007; peak year 1988.

Biggest box office

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

$109M worldwide

Highest rated

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Midcredits 97th

Film career

19812007

Peak 1988 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting66 of 66: 65 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score46thWriting1 of 66: 0 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s13 · 13 acting · 1 crew1990s33 · acting2000s20 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 5% of 20 roles
889398

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Glenn Shadix's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 38th percentile, the median of all 26; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 35th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 43 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th18
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 43 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed16

Most divisive · actor

To Kill a Mockumentary (2004)

98th percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Midcredits 97th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 64/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 41. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Glenn Shadix's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 63 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 43 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 53 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 21 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 55 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Glenn Shadix work with?

People who share at least 2 of Glenn Shadix's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Michael McDowell shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles