Biography

Born in San Francisco, John pursed a theatrical career after a brief stint in the U.S. Air Force. Arriving in New York City, he studied at various institutions; The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Bill Alderson's Meisner Technique training class and Ann Jackson's scene study class at HB Studios. John also trained as a Filmmaker/Screenwriter at NYU TISCH in 1995 and also taught The Introduction to Screenwriting at the FELT Theater School in 2012. Did the National Tour of Man of La Mancha, along with regional tours of A Christmas Carol and In the Shadow of the Glen. In 2012, John starred in the Off-Broadway production of Spring Awakenings produced by Marvel Repertory and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Playhouse on Park in West Hartford CT. Also performed for The Frog and Peach Main Stage Company 2017 Season production of MacBeth in the role of Banquo. The Curse of Booth, written and performed by John was first presented as a workshop production at Eventbrite NYU TISCH in 2013 and in New York's famed The Player's Club in 2015. John has performed numerous network television roles for the History, Discover and Arts/Entertainment and the ABC networks. Received a Best Actor Nomination at the Domani Vision Film Festival for his role as the gunslinger in Contrition in 2011. Co-starred with Mike Burbiglia in the feature film Stanley Cuba. Has worked with Eric Roberts and Tony LoBianco in 79 Parts, which John also co-wrote (IMDb). Played Nebuchadnezzer in the feature film, Voices Beyond the Veil by Village Arts Lights Production to be released in 2020. Other short films either written, produced, directed or staring John include, Day in the Life, In the Field, Psycho Babble, Discarded (a co-direction), Turnpike and I Am Julia, all of which won various awards from numerous film festivals; New York Film Festival, Houston Television and Film Festival, the South Carolina Film and Television Festival and the Chautauqua International Film Festival. Also wrote a novel titled, A Long Time Ago, on the perils of Hollywood available on Amazon books. As StarMentors Director of Creative Entertainment Development, one of John's strengths as a filmmaker is his ability to gird up and encourage like-minded artists struggling to find relevance in their chosen field. Lauded as a mentor, John is also an encourager and leads to inspire those struggling to find a voice through their cinematic art. Part of his mission is to create possibilities for these visionaries to fulfill their dreams.

John lives in Brooklyn with wife Julie and cats.
- IMDb mini biography by: John Ramaine