Trivia

While his first two auditions were for Queer as Folk (2000) and he portrayed a gay teenager on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001), John identifies as straight in real life.

Favorite actor is Mel Gibson.

Worked at the Hard Rock Cafe in Toronto, Canada.

His first two auditions were for Queer as Folk (2000).

Signature scents are Givenchy Pi, FCUK Him, Nautica Competition Sport, and Ralph Lauren Romance.

Favorite actress is Julia Roberts.

Plays guitar.

One of his first experiences in acting was playing "The Cowardly Lion" in his elementary school production of "The Wizard of Oz."

Studies with a variety of coaches including Dean Armstrong (Toronto) and Jock MacDonald (Carter Thor Studios - L.A. / New York).

He made his professional acting debut starring in the music video "Father" by the Knights of the Realm and the short film Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (2003) for the Canadian Film Center.

First began his acting career at the age of 11 in his elementary school production of "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat".

Loves sports.

Favorite band is Oasis.

Went to elementary school with up-and-coming comedian Dayton Sinkia.

Studies with David Rotenberg and Bruce Clayton at the Professional Actors Lab.