John Henry Cox is a multifaceted individual, born on December 18, 1951. He is a renowned actor, recognized for his captivating performances in a variety of mediums, including West New York (1996),My Own Love Song (2010),and House of Cards (2014).
Growing up, Cox was influenced by his parents, Lois and Henry Cox, who were a teacher and a Southern Baptist minister, respectively. His ancestral roots can be traced back to generations of Irish and Danish farmers.
During his high school years in Casa Grande, Arizona, Cox was an accomplished football player and thespian, appearing in nearly every school play.
At the University of Arizona in Tucson, Cox initially pursued a pre-med track, majoring in Biology. However, his passion for the performing arts was ignited after attending a production of Mourning Becomes Electra at the university theater. This pivotal moment led him to switch his major to Theater/Performance Option, and he subsequently received classical training.
While at the University of Arizona, Cox landed a role as a Comanchero in an episode of "Gunsmoke" being filmed at Old Tucson. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) card he received from this experience enabled him to audition for Lee Phillips, who subsequently cast him as The Lieutenant in the film for television adaptation of "The Red Badge of Courage" alongside Richard Thomas as The Youth. This was followed by a string of guest star roles on the series "Petrocelli" produced by Leonard Katzman.
After two years of performing in California, Cox relocated to New York in the late 1970s. He has since been involved in numerous theater productions, including Shakespearean plays on Broadway and in Central Park, and continues to work in television and film.
