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John Gatins is an American screenwriter, director, and actor. For writing the drama film Flight (2012), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Frances Ferguson | Warden | 2019 |
| Lying and Stealing | Aton / Aton Eisenstadt | 2019 |
| Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Jeff Channington | 2015 |
| 7 Chinese Brothers | Dinsmore | 2015 |
| Need for Speed: Capturing Speed, Making an Authentic Car Movie | Self | 2014 |
| Need for Speed | Air Force Pilot | 2014 |
| The Oscars | Self - Nominee | 2013 |
| Chicago Fire | Sam Mullins | 2012 |
| Teens Wanna Know | Self - Guest | 2012 |
| A Thousand Words | Valet | 2012 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Frances Ferguson | Warden | 2019 |
| Lying and Stealing | Aton / Aton Eisenstadt | 2019 |
| Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Jeff Channington | 2015 |
| 7 Chinese Brothers | Dinsmore | 2015 |
| Need for Speed: Capturing Speed, Making an Authentic Car Movie | Self | 2014 |
| Need for Speed | Air Force Pilot | 2014 |
| The Oscars | Self - Nominee | 2013 |
| Chicago Fire | Sam Mullins | 2012 |
| Teens Wanna Know | Self - Guest | 2012 |
| A Thousand Words | Valet | 2012 |
| Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred | Dishwasher | 2011 |
| Real Steel | Kingpin | 2011 |
| Fred: The Movie | Car Wash Clerk #1 | 2010 |
| Harmony and Me | Homeless Tom | 2010 |
| Terriers | Beach Bum | 2010 |
| Sundance Directors Lab | Self | 2009 |
| Meet Dave | Air Traffic Controller | 2008 |
| Norbit | Attendant | 2007 |
| The Nines | John Gatins / Himself | 2007 |
| Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition | Self | 2006 |
| The Shaggy Dog | Homeless Guy | 2006 |
| Big Fat Liar | Tow Truck Driver | 2002 |
| Impostor | Patient-Soldier | 2001 |
| Another Day in Paradise | Phil | 1999 |
| Varsity Blues | Smiling Man | 1999 |
| Gods and Monsters | Kid Saylor | 1998 |
| Breakfast with Einstein | Cop #1 | 1998 |
| Leprechaun 3 | Scott McCoy / Scott | 1995 |
| Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings | Young Caspar Dixon | 1994 |
| Witchboard 2 | Russel | 1993 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Dreamer | 2005 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Little Wing | 2024 |
| Power Rangers | 2017 |
| Need for Speed | 2014 |
| Summer Catch | 2001 |
| Ready to Rumble | 2000 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2013 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated |
