John Magaro
John Magaro | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Robert Magaro February 16, 1983 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
John Magaro (born February 16, 1983) is an American film, television and stage actor.[1][2] He will star in the upcoming — and as yet, untitled — feature film debut of David Chase, creator of The Sopranos.[3]
Biography
John Magaro was born in Akron, Ohio, but grew up in its nearby suburb of Munroe Falls.[4][1] John's last name reflects his father's Italian ethnicity, though he (John) was raised in his mother's Jewish religion;[5] both parents were teachers.[4] While attending school within the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District,[4] he began acting in local theater, including shows at the Cleveland Play House and the Kent State Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center.[1] As a youth, Magaro also appeared in television commercials, and had a role in an episode of Rescue 911.[6]
After graduating from Stow-Munroe Falls High School in 2001,[7] he went on to study theater at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] Magaro currently lives in and works out of New York.[1] Among Magaro's acting-career highlights: appearing in The Brave One alongside Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard; the HBO film Taking Chance starring Kevin Bacon; and a lead role in fellow Northeast Ohio (Cleveland) native Wes Craven's latest horror film, My Soul to Take.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Rescue 911 | TV series | |
| 2005 | Prisoners of War | Prisoner | Short film |
| 2006 | Level Red | Putski | Short film |
| Conviction | Jiggy | TV series - Episode 1.2: "Denial" | |
| Bully | Sheldon (voice) | Video game | |
| 2007 | Bomb | Smack | Short film |
| Law & Order | Nathan Gersh | TV series - Episode 17.13: "Talking Points" | |
| The Brave One | Ethan | ||
| The Life Before Her Eyes | Michael Patrick | ||
| 2008 | Assassination of a High School President | Cipriato | |
| We Pedal Uphill | Kyle | Written and directed by Roland Tec | |
| 2009 | Taking Chance | Rich Brewer | TV movie |
| The Box | Charles | ||
| 2010 | Body of Proof | Chuck Foster | TV series - Episode 1.3 |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Andrew Hingham | TV series - 11.19 "Conned" | |
| My Soul to Take | Alex | ||
| The Last Kiddie Ride | Martin | ||
| 2011 | Untitled David Chase Project | Starring alongside Jack Huston and Will Brill Feature film debut for David Chase Music produced and supervised by Steven Van Zandt |
Notes and references
- ^ a b c d e Heldenfels, Rich (October 8, 2010). "Slasher film star chases after dream: Stow grad John Magaro carves out acting career, stars in Wes Craven flick". Akron Beacon Journal. Beacon Journal Publishing Co.
- ^ Gates, Anita (November 19, 2008). "Healing Hearts: One Crotchety, Two Confused". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
- ^ Fernandez, Jay A.; Kit, Borys (October 15, 2010). " 'Sopranos' Colleagues Reunite for '60s-Set Film". ABCNews.com. ABC News Internet Ventures. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
David Chase... has been on a nationwide search for young, relative unknowns to star in his untitled rock 'n' roll coming-of-age film, and he's found them in John Magaro, Jack Huston and Will Brill. ... he's also brought aboard one of his 'Sopranos' stars, guitarist Steven Van Zandt, to produce and supervise the music for the film...
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c Sell, Jill (June 10, 1994). " 'Oliver' proves quick study". The Plain Dealer. The Plain Dealer Publishing Co. p. 38 - Friday.
... 11-year-old John Magaro of Munroe Falls. ... son of Wendy and Jim Magaro, both teachers. ... attends Riverview Elementary School... Magaro wants to be a professional actor when he grows up, and he'd most like to star in 'The Phantom of the Opera.'
- ^ " 'Lillian Yuralia' at La MaMa Theater". Jewish-Theatre.com. All About Jewish Theatre. November 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
... Yidl will be played by John Magaro.
- "Mazel Tov!!" (PDF). Hashomer. Vol. 66, no. 4. Congregation Etz Chayim. December 2008. p. 9.
... to Harry Lublin whose grandson, John Magaro... is starring in a Yiddish play in a N.Y. Broadway theater...
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- "Mazel Tov!!" (PDF). Hashomer. Vol. 66, no. 4. Congregation Etz Chayim. December 2008. p. 9.
- ^ Musarra, Russ (January 18, 1998). "Acting is kid stuff: talented young thespians are taking center stage at area community theaters". Akron Beacon Journal. Beacon Journal Publishing Co. p. D1 - Entertainment.
John's other credits include... appearances on CBS' Rescue 911 in 1996...
- ^ Stow-Munroe Falls High School 2005 Alumni Directory, Chesapeake, Virginia: B.C. Harris Publishing Company, Inc., 2005, pp. 302–360
- ^ "Review: My Soul to Take (2010)". DreadCentral.com. Dread Central Media, LLC. October 8, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.