Born in Canton Ohio in 1953, John has been active in theater since his 18th birthday, having appeared in numerous roles at the Players Guild of Canton and other stages in Northeast Ohio. In 1994 John created the acting company, The Actors of Farinella's Ghost which produced plays staged at Walsh University and 2nd April Gallarie. In 2021 John turned his attention to acting in films and was most recently in "A Look in the Rear View" and "Praetorian" along with several short films and commercial projects to his credit.