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John Whitesell(I)

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John Whitesell
John Whitesell was born on 2 December 1953 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Guiding Light (1952), Deck the Halls (2006) and Holidate (2020). He has been married to Jolie Barnett since July 1999. They have two children. He was previously married to Emily Whitesell.
BornDecember 2, 1953
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BornDecember 2, 1953
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    Guiding Light (1952)
    Guiding Light
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito in Deck the Halls (2006)
    Deck the Halls
    5.1
    • Director
    • 2006
    Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey in Holidate (2020)
    Holidate
    6.2
    • Director
    • 2020
    John Larroquette in The John Larroquette Show (1993)
    The John Larroquette Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Director

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    Director



    • Skidboot
      • Director
      • Script



    • Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey in Holidate (2020)
      Holidate
      6.2
      • directed by
      • 2020
    • Chicago P.D. (2014)
      Chicago P.D.
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Faking It (2014)
      Faking It
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Haley Tju, Buddy Keaton, Coy Stewart, Jackie Radinsky, Lilimar, and Brec Bassinger in Bella and the Bulldogs (2015)
      Bella and the Bulldogs
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Your Family or Mine (2015)
      Your Family or Mine
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Danielle Fishel, Ben Savage, Rowan Blanchard, Sabrina Carpenter, August Maturo, and Cooper J. Friedman in Girl Meets World (2014)
      Girl Meets World
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2014–2015
    • Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, and Betty White in Hot in Cleveland (2010)
      Hot in Cleveland
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Jennifer Love Hewitt in The Client List (2011)
      The Client List
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Taylor Gray and Kevin Durant in Thunderstruck (2012)
      Thunderstruck
      5.1
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Ahmed Ahmed, Valerie Azlynn, Steve Byrne, Roy Wood Jr., and Owen Benjamin in Sullivan & Son (2012)
      Sullivan & Son
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Cheech Marin, Rob Schneider, Eugenio Derbez, Lupe Ontiveros, Diana Maria Riva, and Claudia Bassols in Rob (2012)
      Rob
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)
      Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
      4.5
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Valentine (2008)
      Valentine
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito in Deck the Halls (2006)
      Deck the Halls
      5.1
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Martin Lawrence in Big Momma's House 2 (2006)
      Big Momma's House 2
      4.8
      • Director
      • 2006

    Producer



    • Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito in Deck the Halls (2006)
      Deck the Halls
      5.1
      • producer
      • 2006
    • Bill Bellamy, Heather Stephens, Mike Damus, Niklaus Lange, and Danny Pino in Men, Women & Dogs (2001)
      Men, Women & Dogs
      6.4
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2001
    • Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Melissa De Sousa, Dom Irrera, Andrea Martin, Julio Oscar Mechoso, and Greg Pitts in Damon (1998)
      Damon
      7.0
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 1998
    • Bill Cosby in Cosby (1996)
      Cosby
      6.2
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 1997–1998
    • Another World (1964)
      Another World
      7.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 1986–1989
    • Jane Krakowski, Matthew Ashford, Domini Blythe, Colleen Dion, Terri Eoff, David Forsyth, Lee Godart, Louan Gideon, Marcia McCabe, Jeffrey Meek, Jacqueline Schultz, and Mary Stuart in Search for Tomorrow (1951)
      Search for Tomorrow
      7.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer (as John P. Whitesell II)
      • 1986
    • Guiding Light (1952)
      Guiding Light
      6.6
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 1984–1985

    Production Department



    • Texas (1980)
      Texas
      7.5
      TV Series
      • production assistant
      • 1981

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    • Alternative names
      • John P. Whitesell II
    • Born
      • December 2, 1953
      • Iowa Falls, Iowa, USA
    • Spouses
        Jolie BarnettJuly 1999 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Benjamin Phillip Whitesell
    • Parents
        Patricia Ann DeVilbiss
    • Other works
      (June 29 to July 8; July 25 to 29, 1978) He played the Major in Robert E. Sherwood's play, "Idiot's Delight," in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production at the Adams Memorial Theatre in Williamstown, Massachusetts with Sara Alberti (Signora Rossi); Bertilla Baker (Bebe); Louis Beachner (Dumpsty); Larry Belkin (Officer); Les Blondes; Yusef Bulos (Pittaluga); Joel Colodner (Captain Locicero); Peter Evans (Mr. Cherry); David Eves (Bellboy); Beth Goldberg (Beulah); Jean Hackett (Maid); Gary Heller (Officer); Zelko Ivanek (Palota); Laurie Kennedy (Mrs. Cherry); Richard Kneeland (Harry Van); Kevin McGuire (Officer); Anthony Nicastro (Signor Rossi); Rick Nuccio (Officer); Carrie Nye (Irene); David Sabin (Dr. Waldersee); Alan Schack (Auguste); Dwight Schultz (Quillery); Rebecca Soloday (Elaine); Douglas Stender (Donald Navadel); William Swetland (Achille Weber); Diane Toomey (Maid); Fran Wieckowski (Francine); Colby Willis (Shirley); in the cast. Andrew Jackness were scenic designers. Dunya Ramicova was costume designer. Roger Meeker was lighting designer. Nikos Psacharapoulos was artistic director. Eric Diamond was musical director and arranger. Laurie Boyd was dance associate. Franklin Keysar was stage manager.

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      Brother of Christopher Whitesell, Sean Whitesell and Patrick Whitesell.

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