John Bloom

Had featured role in "Face/Off", helmed by John Woo

Began contributing to "The Daily Show" (Comedy Central); segment called "God Stuff" in which clips from various televangelists were aired for satirical effect

Acted in Martin Scorsese's "Casino"

Hosted "Monstervision" on TNT

Wrote second syndicated column "Joe Bob's America"

Film debut, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Part 2"

Began touring as alter ego Joe Bob Briggs

Wrote the syndicated newspaper column "Joe Bob Goes to the Movies"

Served as critic for the DALLAS TIMES HERALD

Hosted "Joe Bob's Drive-In Theatre" on The Movie Channel

Was columnist with DALLAS TIMES HERALD

Worked as an auto mechanic in Texas and later as a singer in Oklahoma in the early to mid 1970s

Wrote and hosted the radio show "Joe Bob's Drive-In Review"

Wrote for TEXAS MONTHLY magazine