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- Birth nameJohn Daniel Shearin III
- John Shearin was born on September 27, 1944 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He was an actor, known for Hunter (1984), Eating Raoul (1982) and American Gothic (1995). He was married to Jennifer Wilson. He died on April 9, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
- SpouseJennifer Wilson(November 26, 1983 - April 9, 2017) (his death, 3 children)
- Is currently the chair of the College of Theatre and Dance at East Carolina University.
- In 2015, John Shearin was awarded East Carolina University's Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, one of the most prestigious awards given by the university.
- He was a Vietnam War veteran. After he was inspired by JFK's inaugural address, he joined the US Army in 1965. That November, he was deployed to Vietnam where he received two Letters of Commendation serving as Specialist (SP4) under the 121st Assault Helicopter Company and on Advisory Team 59 in the 21st Infantry Division. He was then promoted to Sergeant and returned to the US at the end of 1966 to complete his service in California.
- Frequently plays authoritarian and/or militant characters.
- Head of College of Theatre and Dance at East Carolina University.
- If you're on time, you're late!
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