Biographie
Johnny Sneed is a Los Angeles-based actor, musician, and photographer with a diverse portfolio spanning film, television, and commercials. He has shared the screen with acclaimed actors such as Josh Brolin, Bryan Cranston, Helen Mirren, Paul Dano, Janelle Monáe, and Amy Poehler, among others. His television credits include numerous guest spots and recurring roles on NBC's Emmy-nominated sitcom "Parks and Recreation," Amazon's critically praised "Outer Range," and Netflix's "Painkiller." In 2014, he secured a significant role as actor and drummer portraying Hal Blaine, the legendary session drummer from the Wrecking Crew, in the Brian Wilson biopic "Love & Mercy." The following year, he appeared in the biographical drama "Trumbo," starring Bryan Cranston, who received an Oscar nomination for the role.
Sneed has featured in over 50 commercials, including campaigns for Hyundai, AT&T, Subaru, Progressive, Kayak, and Volkswagen. He has also starred in Super Bowl ads for Cadillac (with Timothée Chalamet and Winona Ryder), Little Caesars (alongside Rainn Wilson), and Budweiser (as the iconic "Bud Knight").
Born in Japan and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi, Sneed grew up in an artistic family. His father, John, an insurance executive, performed in theatre productions at Center Stage in Biloxi, and Johnny acted alongside him in "The Lady from Maxim's." His mother, Patti, is a pianist, singer, and painter. The greatest inspiration for Johnny was his late sister, Lori, who, despite being paralyzed from 1991 until her passing in 2017, led a vibrant life. She worked for years at CNN while pursuing stand-up and improv comedy in Atlanta, was a talented painter, and renowned for her impressive impersonations.
Beyond acting, Sneed is an accomplished drummer, performing with several bands in Los Angeles. A fan of legendary drummer Levon Helm, he recorded an album at Helm's studio in Woodstock, New York. Sneed holds a degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Before pursuing acting full-time, he practiced law. He currently resides in Los Feliz with his wife, Cristina, their son, and two cats.
