Born in London. His mother came from Dublin, Ireland, his father from Hackney, East End; a Tailor who made costumes for films in the 60s & 70s. John was brought up in London. He wanted to be an actor from an early age. He left home in his early 20s and travelled South East Asia and Australia for several years. He didn't realise his dream until May 2000 when cast as a German soldier (uncredited) in the HBO mini series Band Of Brothers. After finishing on BoB he got a part as a German Soldier in Charlotte Gray (2001). He is currently continuing his Drama studies.