John Maucere is a renowned performer who has made a significant impact in breaking down social barriers by being the first Deaf actor to participate in ABC's Talent Development Program alongside Tom Hanks and Arsenio Hall.
He is the creator and portrayal of the iconic SuperDeafy character, a Deaf superhero, in the movie No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie, which co-starred Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin and premiered to rave reviews at the Heartland Film Festival.
John has made appearances on several television shows, including LAW AND ORDER, SOUTHLAND, and ABC Family's highest-rated show, SWITCHED AT BIRTH.
He has also toured with the National Theatre of the Deaf and performed on stage at Deaf West Theatre, showcasing his impressive skills.
John has collaborated with notable celebrities such as Eva Longoria and Cheri Oteri on sketches at the Hollywood's House of Blues, and has co-mastered ceremonies with Marlee Matlin and Ken Paves.
As a spokesperson for the National Association of the Deaf (NAD),John performed the National Anthem and America the Beautiful alongside Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson at the 2013 Super Bowl in New Orleans.
He was the headliner for a sold-out crowd of 4,000 on Royal Caribbean's Deaf Freedom Cruise with Passages Deaf Travel, and has appeared internationally at the Deaflympics, the New Zealand Comedy Festival, Canada, India, Norway, France, and Italy under the renowned Teater Manu.
John attended Gallaudet University, where he was a rally leader during the historic 1988 Deaf President Now (DPN) movement, which sparked his lifelong passion to inspire people to believe that Deaf individuals can achieve anything.
His remarkable contributions have been recognized in the book "The Week the World Heard Gallaudet," and he continues to be an inspiration to many.
