John studied liberal arts at Lehman College and attended acting classes
at Carnegie Hall. His teacher, Robert X. Modica, also taught John
Turturro, David Duchovny and Rachel Ward. John received his first
acting job because of Robert De Niro, who cast him in the film A Bronx
Tale. John has been very lucky to work with some great actors,
including Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Al Pacino, Sean Penn,
Christopher Walken, Benicio Del Toro, Victor Argo, Jeremy Irons, Jon
Cryer and Eric Roberts. He also worked with some great directors, Brian
De Palma, Woody Allen, John McTiernan, Abel Ferrara and Fred Gallo. In
addition to acting, John produces independent films with his partner
Fred Gallo. Mr. Gallo graduated from the world renowned film school at
USC. Two of their films, I am Woody and The Don of 42nd Street won
awards in The New York International Film Festival for Best Film and
Best Actor.
Mr. Frank(2018)
Mi Hijo(2015)
The Don of 42nd Street(2009)
I Am Woody(2003)
Gravesend(2020)as Igor Rammelov
The Neighborhood(2018)as Igor Rammelov
Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn(2013)as Carmine
Chazak(2003)
Hot Ice(2000)
Hitman's Run(1999)
Hell Toupee(2021)
Romando(1987)