John Magaro

John Magaro is currently starring in the family drama Omaha, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and is in theaters from April 24. His other recent films include September 5, also starring Peter Sarsgaard, and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride, starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, and Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind, with Josh O’Connor. On the small screen, he starred in the CIA series The Agency, with Michael Fassbender and Jodie Turner-Smith. His previous notable film credits include Celine Song’s Past Lives, Kelly Reichardt’s First Cow and Showing Up, David Chase’s The Many Saints of Newark and Not Fade Away, Adam McKay’s Oscar-winning The Big Short and Todd Haynes’ Carol. His other TV credits include The Umbrella Academy, Jack Ryan, Orange is the New Black and The Good Wife.

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Three Great Things: John Magaro

By John Magaro | April 22, 2026

Three Great Things: John Magaro

The gifted actor, who's currently starring in the family drama Omaha, on his love of scotch, Nepal and his daughter.