John Lacy is an actor who continues to work steadily in television and film, as well as establishing a reputation as a career coach and motivational speaker for aspiring talent getting into the entertainment business. His mentoring platform, The Artist Process, has been instrumental in developing and cultivating some of the most promising young actors in Hollywood.
John’s acting career began in 1988, initially showing up in beer commercials and music videos. After extensive study, stage work, and commitment to the Meisner technique, his roles improved considerably, booking several guest starring roles on situational comedies. Then came John’s first significant film role, cast as ‘Fector’ in Nancy Savoca’s anti-war love story Dogfight. Since then, John’s stock has risen steadily year after year, appearing in all of television’s top rated programs while continuing a substantial and recognizable presence in television commercials, and supporting roles in several notable films.
John’s a great guy. We used to live together in LA. Very nice interview. I’m a photographer myself. I live and work in New York now.