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John Paul DeJoria

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  • Actor
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John Paul DeJoria
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John Paul DeJoria was born on 13 April 1944 in Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), Sound of Freedom (2023) and Bernie (2011). He has been married to Eloise DeJoria since 13 June 1993. They have six children.
BornApril 13, 1944
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    Known for

    Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
    You Don't Mess with the Zohan
    5.6
    • Paul Mitchell
    • 2008
    Mira Sorvino, Jim Caviezel, Bill Camp, and Justin Jesso in Sound of Freedom (2023)
    Sound of Freedom
    7.6
    • Producer
    • 2023
    Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine, and Jack Black in Bernie (2011)
    Bernie
    6.8
    • Producer
    • 2011
    Maria Cina in April's Shower (2003)
    April's Shower
    5.0
    • Producer
    • 2003

    Credits

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    Producer

    • The Last Place on Earth
      • executive producer
    • Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
      • co-executive producer
      • Post-production
    • Groundswell (2026)
      Groundswell
      7.2
      • executive producer
      • 2026
    • Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin in Cheech & Chong's Last Movie (2024)
      Cheech & Chong's Last Movie
      7.2
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Mira Sorvino, Jim Caviezel, Bill Camp, and Justin Jesso in Sound of Freedom (2023)
      Sound of Freedom
      7.6
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Common Ground (2023)
      Common Ground
      7.7
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Marshall Dancing Elk Lucas in On Sacred Ground (2023)
      On Sacred Ground
      5.4
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Case for Kindness (2022)
      Case for Kindness
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Aaron Kaufman in Crusaders: Ex Jehovah's Witnesses Speak Out (2021)
      Crusaders: Ex Jehovah's Witnesses Speak Out
      7.7
      • associate producer
      • 2021
    • Jay Bulger in Fear and Loathing in Aspen (2021)
      Fear and Loathing in Aspen
      5.7
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Kiss the Ground (2020)
      Kiss the Ground
      8.1
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • The Volunteers (2017)
      The Volunteers
      8.3
      • co-executive producer
      • 2017
    • Mallory Culbert in The Big Spoon (2016)
      The Big Spoon
      6.8
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • My Fighting Season (2016)
      My Fighting Season
      7.9
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • Big & Rich: Gravity Long Form Project (2015)
      Big & Rich: Gravity Long Form Project
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Dakota Johnson and Theo Ikummaq in Chloe and Theo (2015)
      Chloe and Theo
      5.7
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Racing Extinction (2015)
      Racing Extinction
      8.1
      • co-executive producer
      • 2015

    Actor

    • Cooking Styles of the Rich and Famous
      TV Series
      • 2018
    • Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen, Danny Trejo, Sofía Vergara, Demián Bichir, Michelle Rodriguez, Alexa PenaVega, Marko Zaror, Amber Heard, Lady Gaga, and Elle LaMont in Machete Kills (2013)
      Machete Kills
      5.6
      • Party Guest (uncredited)
      • 2013
    • Morgan Fairchild, Tony Sirico, and Ryan Carnes in The Sno Cone Stand Inc (2008)
      The Sno Cone Stand Inc
      6.3
      • Homeless JP
      • 2008
    • Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
      You Don't Mess with the Zohan
      5.6
      • Paul Mitchell
      • 2008
    • Mary-Louise Parker in Weeds (2005)
      Weeds
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Isabelle's Hairstylist (uncredited)
      • 2006
    • Pamela Anderson, Leah Lail, and Molly Culver in V.I.P. (1998)
      V.I.P.
      4.3
      TV Series
      • John Paul DeJoria
      • 2001
    • Craig Ferguson in The Big Tease (1999)
      The Big Tease
      6.2
      • John Paul Mitchell (as John Paul Dejoria)
      • 1999
    • Quin Kessler, Paul Le Mat, and Geoffrey Lewis in Wishman (1992)
      Wishman
      2.3
      • Hypnotist (uncredited)
      • 1992

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    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • John Paul Jones DeJoria
    • Born
      • April 13, 1944
      • Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Eloise DeJoriaJune 13, 1993 - present (6 children)
    • Other works
      Appeared in an infomercial, hosted by Marie Osmond, for "Nutrisystem".
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      • 2 Articles
      • 1 Pictorial
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Former homeless person who went on to become a billionaire businessman.
    • Quotes
      Success unshared is failure.
    • Trademark
      Dresses entirely in black

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