Jon Abrahams
Jon Abrahams | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jon Avery Abrahams |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Jon Avery Abrahams (born October 29, 1977) is an American film and television actor.
Career
Abrahams attended Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn.[1]
Abrahams has starred in many films and TV shows. His most notable roles are Bobby in Scary Movie, Dalton Chapman in the horror movie House of Wax and Denny Byrnes in the Robert DeNiro-Ben Stiller comedy Meet the Parents. He is also known as "DJ Jonny" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show for season four, replacing Tony Okungbowa. He has been replaced on season five by KROQ personality Ted Stryker due to his wish to concentrate on his acting career in film. He can be seen in the 2009 comedy "2 Dudes and a Dream," currently in post-production.[2] and has also starred in the Enrique Iglesias music video for "Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)".
Personal life
He has two younger sisters. Alex Mora (born "Alexandra Elaine Abrahams" on January 4, 1984 in Bronx, New York) and Beth Saunders (born "Elizabeth Victoria Abrahams" on June 21, 1987 in Manhattan, New York).
His younger sister Alex Mora is married to Mexican American professional boxer, Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora (born "Sergio Mora" on December 4, 1980 in Los Angeles, California), on March 17, 2001 in Hampton, New York. The couple have two children. Their son, Dominick Christian Mora, was born on May 15, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. Their daughter, Isabella Marie Mora, was born on July 29, 2005 in Bronx, New York.
His youngest sister Beth Saunders is married to American professional mixed martial artist, Ben Saunders (born "Benjamin Saunders" on April 13, 1983 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida), on August 7, 2004 in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The couple have two children. Their son, Hayden Shane Saunders, was born on October 16, 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their daughter, Skyler Ryan Saunders, was born on December 14, 2008 in Manhattan, New York.
Abrahams attended Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn.[1]
He splits his time between Los Angeles and Park Slope, Brooklyn.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Kids | Steven |
| Dead Man Walking | Sonny Poncelet | |
| 1997 | Masterminds | Richard 'K-Dog' |
| 1998 | The Faculty | Boyfriend of Girl |
| 1999 | Outside Providence | Drugs Delaney |
| 2000 | Boiler Room | Jeff |
| Boston Public | Zach Fischer | |
| Scary Movie | Bobby Prinze | |
| Meet the Parents | Denny Byrnes | |
| 2001 | Texas Rangers | Berry Smith |
| 2002 | They | Billy Parks |
| 2003 | My Boss's Daughter | Paul |
| 2005 | House of Wax | Dalton Chapman |
| Prime | Morris | |
| Standing Still | Pockets | |
| 2006 | Bottoms Up | Jimmy DeSnappio |
| 2007 | Gardener of Eden | Don |
| 2 Dudes & a Dream | Model Instructor | |
| 2008 | The Hill | Howard |
| 2009 | Who Do You Love? | Leonard Chess |
References
- ^ a b c Lee, Linda. "A NIGHT OUT AT THE: Paramount Hotel; The Pajama Game", The New York Times, May 27, 2001. Accessed November 3, 2007. "A product of St. Ann's School in Brooklyn, Mr. Abrahams, 23, had invited a batch of friends from high school to join him. He lives in North Park Slope, exactly 41 minutes from here, he said."
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1305579/
External links
- Jon Abrahams at IMDb
- Jon Abrahams at AllMovie
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