+ Eephus (Feature)...John Faiella (Supporting Lead)...Carson Lund...Omnes Films...2021/22 World Premiere: Director's Fortnight, Cannes - May 2024
North American Premiere: NYFF Main Slate - Oct 2024
Theatrical Release: March 2025 thru Magic Box
WINNER: Best Performance: Full Ensemble ... Belfast Int'l FF ... 2024
WINNER: Best Found Footage Feature ... Highlands Horror FF... 2024
NOMINEE: Best Feature ... Horrorigins FF ... 2024
+ The Red Reina (Short)...Moka Joe (Supporting)...Sophia Ciampaglia & Nick Pithis...Ridgeway Films/Midnight Brunch...2021 (post-production)
+ The Woodsman (Short)...Bernie (Lead)...Kyle Kuchta...OTC Industries...2021
WINNER: Best Male Performance (Comedy) ... Bridgeport Film Fest ... 2022
Best Comedic Actor ... Tabloid Witch Awards ... 2022
Best Psychological Thriller (Short) ... Southeast Regional FF ... 2022
NOMINEE: Best CT Film ... Bridgeport Film Fest ... 2022
Best Local Horror ... Shawna Shea Film Fest ... 2022
Best Actor (Short) ... Southeast Regional FF ... 2022
+ The Lion in Winter...Richard...Richard Mancini...Wilton Playshop, Wilton CT
+ The Last Days of Judas Iscariot...Judas Iscariot...Mat Young... Vagabond Theatre Co., Trumbull CT
+ One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest...Dale Harding...Tanya Feduik-Smith...Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport CT
+ Hamlet (In Rep W. R&G)...Claudius... Mat Young...Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport CT
+ R&G Are Dead (In Rep W. Hamlet)...Claudius...Jeremy Funke...Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport CT`
+ The Exonerated...Gary Gauger...Richard Mancini... Vagabond Theatre Co., Bridgeport CT
+ The Memory Of......Tyler...Jess Rodi... The Lipstick Project, Wilton CT
+ Macbeth...Angus / Doctor...Joe Tantalo... Godlight Prods @ Long Wharf Stage II, New Haven CT
+ Murder in Green Meadows...Jeff Symonds...Marty Black-Eagle Carl... Algonkuin Theatre Co., New Haven CT
Training or acting classes (class name, teacher & where):
+ Theatre Arts Coursework – Montgomery College – Rockville MD
+ Theatre Arts Coursework – Slippery Rock University – Slippery Rock Pa
+ Playing Shakespeare USA – John Barton, CBE – Stratford CT
+ Shakespearean & Classical Technique – Louis Burke – Stratford CT
+ Shakespearean & Classical Technique – Folger Library Student Festivals – Washington DC
+ Basic Improv – Jason Kravits, Robbie Chafetz – Rockville MD
Other non-acting related work, hobbies or charities (not skills) in which this actor is involved (1 or 2 word descriptions):
Professional Metal Trader / Salesman (25+ Years)
Co-Founder/Co-Producing Artistic Director – Vagabond Theatre Co. – Trumbull/Bridgeport CT (2016-Present)
Co-Producer – The Bijou Actors Guild – The Bijou Theatre – Bridgeport CT (2016)
Artistic Consultant/Dramaturg – The Bijou Theatre – Bridgeport CT (2016)
VOICE ARTISTS ONLY [you must have a professional demo to upload]: illustrative 1-word descriptions for this actor's voice (e.g. conversational, announcer, warm, etc.):
Angry, Whiny, Announcer, Versatile, Scary, Sarcastic, Natural, Husky, Friendly, Dangerous, Authoritative, Arrogant, Intense Home Studio Setup: Small Baffled Room w/ RODE NT-1/Gen 5 mic & iRig Pro adapter. Dolby On recording and Audacity editing software. Remote Sessions via Source Connect, Riverside FM or similar programs available
NYC & New England
John R Smith, Jnr
Male
Profile Information:
Email: jsmith@vagabondbpt.org
Cell: 203-520-8332
Representation:
Ann Wright Representatives
Susan Wright
annwrightreps@gmail.com
https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/johnrsmithjnr
https://IMDb.me/johnrsmithjnr
Weight: 240 lb
Eyes: Hazel
Hair length: Long (Curly/Past Shoulders)
Hair color: Light Brown/Dirty Blond
Suit: 46/48R
Shirt: XL
Sleeve: 32
Neck: 18
Shoe: 9.5
Inseam: 31
Waist: 42
Glove: M
Body Markings: none
Build or Body Style: pudgy, beer bellied, dad bod
Fluent Languages: English
Special Wardrobe: N/A
Other: N/A
Day Player or Principal Roles
+ I've Seen All I Need To See (Feature)...Tucson (Supporting)... Zeshaan Younus...Something Metal...2024 (post-production)
+ Ashes Under the Sand (Short)...Tech (Supporting)... Richard LePow...Dangerworks...2024 (post-production)
+ Always On (Short)...Jack (Supporting)... Kyle Kuchta...Viva Fontana...2023 (post-production)
+ Hell House (Feature Segment)...Jeffrey (Lead)...Brooks Vernon...Potential Strangers...2023 (post-production)
+ Love Dogs (Feature)...Teddy (Supporting)...Westley Eldredge...Tidewater Prods...2023
WINNER: Best Feature ... Red Rose FF... 2024
Audience Award / Best Feature ... Alexandria FF ... 2024
+ Breakfast of Champions (Short)...Elvis (Lead)...Andrew Shemin...Wonders in the Dark...2023
WINNER: Best Made in Reading Short ... Reading FF... 2024
+ Eraser (Short)...Trucker (Day Player)...Hunter Lyon...Engine Films...2023
+ Eephus (Feature)...John Faiella (Supporting Lead)...Carson Lund...Omnes Films...2021/22
World Premiere: Director's Fortnight, Cannes - May 2024
North American Premiere: NYFF Main Slate - Oct 2024
Theatrical Release: March 2025 thru Magic Box
WINNER: Best Performance: Full Ensemble ... Belfast Int'l FF ... 2024
+ WORLDS (Feature)...Jon Fischer (Supporting)...Christopher Hammarberg...Unreality Prods...2022
WINNER: Best Found Footage Feature ... Highlands Horror FF... 2024
NOMINEE: Best Feature ... Horrorigins FF ... 2024
+ The Red Reina (Short)...Moka Joe (Supporting)...Sophia Ciampaglia & Nick Pithis...Ridgeway Films/Midnight Brunch...2021 (post-production)
+ The Woodsman (Short)...Bernie (Lead)...Kyle Kuchta...OTC Industries...2021
WINNER: Best Male Performance (Comedy) ... Bridgeport Film Fest ... 2022
Best Comedic Actor ... Tabloid Witch Awards ... 2022
Best Psychological Thriller (Short) ... Southeast Regional FF ... 2022
NOMINEE: Best CT Film ... Bridgeport Film Fest ... 2022
Best Local Horror ... Shawna Shea Film Fest ... 2022
Best Actor (Short) ... Southeast Regional FF ... 2022
+ Swink (Short)...Ben (Supporting)...Analisa Robertson...Pickle Productions...2018
TELEVISION
Day Player or Principal Roles
+ Untitled Screambox Limited Series...Series Regular...Dennis Cahlo...Cineverse...2024
+ Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death (Ep 502)...Guest Star...Phoebe Kwong...Investigation Discovery/Red Marble Media...2021
NEW MEDIA
Day Player or Principal Roles
+ Wyrd Land (podcast)...Ep. 1...Moses (Lead/VO)...Director: JE Swainston...Year: 2024
+ By Way of the Sea (podcast)...Cpt Jeremiah Warren (Supporting/VO)...Director: Ashley Snow...Year: 2023
+ FORGOTTEN ROOM RADIO SHOW (podcast)...Ep 2: Thieves of The Temple...Butch (Lead/VO)...Director: Peter Litvin...Year: 2022
+ HUNT A KILLER: RENFAIRE REGICIDE (game)...Ep 13...Morgan (Supporting)...Director: Keith Tralins / Hack|Stone Film Group ...Year: 2022
THEATER
+ The Pillowman...Katurian...Julie Bell Petrak...Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport CT
+ Hamlet...Hamlet...Marty Black-Eagle Carl... Algonkuin Theatre Co., Hamden CT
+ The Lion in Winter...Richard...Richard Mancini...Wilton Playshop, Wilton CT
+ The Last Days of Judas Iscariot...Judas Iscariot...Mat Young... Vagabond Theatre Co., Trumbull CT
+ One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest...Dale Harding...Tanya Feduik-Smith...Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport CT
+ Hamlet (In Rep W. R&G)...Claudius... Mat Young...Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport CT
+ R&G Are Dead (In Rep W. Hamlet)...Claudius...Jeremy Funke...Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport CT`
+ The Exonerated...Gary Gauger...Richard Mancini... Vagabond Theatre Co., Bridgeport CT
+ The Memory Of......Tyler...Jess Rodi... The Lipstick Project, Wilton CT
+ Macbeth...Angus / Doctor...Joe Tantalo... Godlight Prods @ Long Wharf Stage II, New Haven CT
+ Murder in Green Meadows...Jeff Symonds...Marty Black-Eagle Carl... Algonkuin Theatre Co., New Haven CT
+ Theatre Arts Coursework – Slippery Rock University – Slippery Rock Pa
+ Playing Shakespeare USA – John Barton, CBE – Stratford CT
+ Shakespearean & Classical Technique – Louis Burke – Stratford CT
+ Shakespearean & Classical Technique – Folger Library Student Festivals – Washington DC
+ Basic Improv – Jason Kravits, Robbie Chafetz – Rockville MD
Co-Founder/Co-Producing Artistic Director – Vagabond Theatre Co. – Trumbull/Bridgeport CT (2016-Present)
Co-Producer – The Bijou Actors Guild – The Bijou Theatre – Bridgeport CT (2016)
Artistic Consultant/Dramaturg – The Bijou Theatre – Bridgeport CT (2016)
Home Studio Setup: Small Baffled Room w/ RODE NT-1/Gen 5 mic & iRig Pro adapter. Dolby On recording and Audacity editing software. Remote Sessions via Source Connect, Riverside FM or similar programs available
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