Grandpa John was born in Miami, FL. Moved to Atlanta, GA as an infant. Attended military school through the 8th grade. Graduated from the U.S. Army General Staff College. Earned one bachelor, two master, one doctorate and honorary doctorate degrees from Georgia State University, University of Georgia and PCOM. Drafted into the U.S. Army and retired as a LTC.
Held positions as Team chief (military), CAO (Georgia State University), System-wide Director (Board of Regents, Univ System of GA), Founding CEO (medical school in GA).
Started working as an extra in the Atlanta area nine years ago. Was coached by the great Alpha Trivette and the wonderful Sherrie Peterson Provence. Trained in stage at the Aurora Theatre. Currently a SAG-AFTRA actor represented by BMG.
Most of my on-set experience as been commercials. When I audition for or work in feature films I usually have roles as grandpa, preacher, judge, board member, or elderly neighbor.