John, a native of Brooklyn, New York, spent his formative years outside of Columbus, Ohio, where he developed a passion for the performing arts. He subsequently pursued a multifaceted career in acting, with notable credits in theatre, television, and film.
After relocating to Los Angeles in 1991, John transitioned into the realm of feature screenwriting, achieving significant success with notable projects such as "Indianapolis", "Queen of the Jews, aka Queen Bess", and "The Last of Sheila".