Studied acting and directing at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Received B.F.A. degree in directing in 1967. Acted two seasons at the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. (1977-78 and 1981). Acted two seasons at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis (1984-1986) and two seasons at The Public Theatre in New York 1987-89, before moving to Los Angeles in 1990. A classically trained pianist, John has performed over 100 programs since 2001 at grade schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The program is an introduction to classical music entitled, Piano Masters. He also gives piano concerts at retirement homes throughout Southern California.