John Alton

John Alton

Personal Details

Biography

John Alton, an American actor of note, earned a degree in Industrial Design from Arizona State University, followed by a stint in the design profession for several years. He then pursued his passion for acting, undergoing extensive training at the esteemed Performer Studio Workshop under the guidance of Kathy Laughlin for a period of five years. In 2005, John relocated to Los Angeles, marking the beginning of his illustrious career as an actor.

Throughout his career, John has worked in a variety of mediums, including film, television, and the stage. He has honed his craft by studying with the renowned John Kirby at the prestigious John Kirby Studio in Hollywood, where he remained from 2014 to 2020.

John's impressive filmography boasts several notable titles, including the Oscar-nominated short "Please Hold" in 2022, as well as "Your Old Man", "Starship Rising", "The Assignment", and "Odd Brodsky".

In the fall of 2023, John made notable appearances in the television series "Lessons in Chemistry" alongside Brie Larson and "Quantum Leap" with Raymond Lee.

In addition to his film work, John has also made significant contributions to television, having appeared in popular shows such as "Gilmore Girls", "The Office", "Wilfred", and "Fresh off the Boat".

In 2024, John had the distinction of joining the cast and crew of "The Demon Core", where he brought to life the historical figure of physicist Alvin C. Graves.

Career

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2023
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2021
Stay
Stay as Leo
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2020
Please Hold
Please Hold as Ben Saperstein
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2015
Hiker
Hiker as Officer Alton
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Twelve
Twelve as Party-goer
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2014
Odd Brodsky
Odd Brodsky as Audrey's father, Joe
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