John was proposed by Anita Brown and seconded by William K. Brown. A Brooklyn resident, and an actor and singer with membership in AEA, SAG, and AFTRA. He has appeared in principal roles in plays and musicals in New York, as well as regionally and in stock. John has also appeared in film and television projects shot here in the Big Apple. He won an OOBR Award for his portrayal of Rev. Crisparkle in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. He holds an MFA degree from Brooklyn College and a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. An especially interesting fact is that John appeared on the stage of the old Lambs club on 44th Street when he portrayed Teddy in The Poker Session, produced by Gene Frankel.