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Interview
by Edo Q © 2011 CoverMen
Mag!
September, 2011
- Hello
Jon, I am really flattered to interview you, just
to start it off, though you're a really well-known actor,
please give me some background information
Thanks.
I am happy to take part. I was born and raised in Wisconsin.
I now live in Beverly Hills CA. I am a middle
child with two sisters.
-When did you
get interested in movies? Have you ever taken acting
classes?
I remember hiding behind the couch
and watching R rated movies when I was a kid. Rambo,
Nightmare on Elm Street etc. I studied acting
in NYC and L.A. I have always loved to entertain.
It could be in sports, movies or just in front
of my family and friends.
-Do you remember
your acting debut? I guess you were very excited...
One
of my first jobs was playing the character "Russell"
on Will and Grace. I remember the audition like
it was yesterday. It was myself and several other
guys standing there shirtless in a freezing studio and
sweating with nervous excitement. The people from the
show looked us all over like they were picking out cattle
for a steak. I got picked and they brought me
back for four episodes. Such a great cast and
crew. James Burrows is a great director and does a great
job of collaborating with all of the talent.
-Can
you share with me some of your recent and upcoming projects?
I
played a pro baseball player who got kicked out of the
league for cocaine use and then murdered a hooker on
CSI New York and also a guest star on Elviras Movie
Macabre. For film I play a villain in Frat House
Massacre that is now out on Dvd and just wrapped on
a film called Violence of the mind which is a cross
between Fight Club and American Psycho. I am in pre
production for a film called Strong Men in which I will
be playing a MMA fighter and associate producer. I am
also in talks of playing a lead in a play in NYC running
this December. It would be my first play and I am looking
forward to the challenge.
-What do you
consider to be your greatest accomplishment as an actor
so far?
I have never been thrown off set
-What's
your favorite movie of all time?
My
favorite movie is a tie between Walk the line and Fight
club.
-Why do you love acting? What aspect
of acting is your favorite and what is your least favorite?
I
love to entertain. I love taking on challenging roles
and becoming a character. I love meeting people from
all walks of life. Fans, castmates, and crew. I
like to hear peoples stories and learn life lessons.
My least favorite would be auditions. Sitting
in a casting lobby waiting for your turn to read a scene
off a piece of paper is not a true test of an actors
ability. Just get me to set.
-What
would be the role you would most like to do?
John
Wilkes Booth. In real life I am a Jester but I
love playing the villain in film.
-What
are some of your personal interests? What do you
like to do in your leisure time?
Classic
Rock on vinyl, running, nature, farmers markets, hippies,
artists, film, and The Green Bay Packers
-Thanks
again Jon, any additional comments you would like
to share?
Have a great weekend Edo!
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