John Pinette, a renowned American actor, Broadway performer, and stand-up comedian, was born on March 23, 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Robert Pinette Sr. and Louise Pitre (Petrie). His mother, of Acadian ancestry, hailed from the Canadian province of New Brunswick, with her parents both originating from there.
Pinette graduated from Malden Catholic High School in 1982 and went on to pursue higher education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he earned a degree in accounting in 1986. However, he soon abandoned his six-month accounting career to heed the advice of friends and follow his passion for comedy.
With a remarkable career spanning decades, Pinette toured the comedy club circuit, appearing in cinema and television, and honing his craft as a stand-up comedian. His impressive repertoire included impressions of iconic figures such as Michael Jackson, The Chipmunks, Elvis Presley, Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, Hervé Villechaize (Tattoo from Fantasy Island),an Ewok, and actor Marlon Brando, particularly in his role in The Godfather. Additionally, Pinette skillfully mastered various ethnic accents and occasionally showcased his singing talents, performing songs like "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, "Will You Be There" from Free Willy, and "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" in his stand-up routines.
Personality Biography:
* Born: March 23, 1964, Boston, Massachusetts
* Parents: Robert Pinette Sr. and Louise Pitre (Petrie)
* Mother's ancestry: Acadian, from Canadian province of New Brunswick
* Education: Malden Catholic High School (1982),University of Massachusetts Lowell (1986, accounting degree)
* Career: Actor, Broadway performer, stand-up comedian
* Notable impressions: Michael Jackson, The Chipmunks, Elvis Presley, Gollum, Hervé Villechaize, Marlon Brando, various ethnic accents
* Notable singing performances: "Over the Rainbow," "Will You Be There," "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"
