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John Michael Herndon

John Michael Herndon

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Born February 24, 1955 in Jefferson City, Missouri, USA

Died August 4, 2022

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John Michael Herndon was born in the small rural town of Linn, Missouri, but spent his remaining childhood years in Jefferson City, MO. As an exceptionally shy and introverted child, he expressed himself by being the class 'artist.' In an effort to break out of his shell, he transferred to the much larger public high school where he participated in all the speech and drama classes available, and subsequently began his transition from the visual arts into the dramatic arts.

However, convinced by his family to declare a "practical" major, he spent two years at Lincoln University, a local and historic black college, as a Business student before transferring to SMSU (now called Missouri State.) While at SMSU, he expanded his studies and completed separate undergraduate degrees: a B.S. degree in Business, a B.F.A. degree in Theatre, as well as a Master's degree in Theatre. (Other noted students from the Theatre program are John Goodman and Kathleen Turner.)

In the ensuing years in Los Angeles, he has served dueling objectives -- bouncing back and forth between business and acting. He gained business success by producing events for national charities, major film studios and the City of L.A. During this time, he also pursued an acting career and appeared in a number of indie films and television shows such as Buffy, The Vampire Slayer.

When his oldest sister was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2005, he returned to Missouri and stayed until her death a year later. That personal experience and time for reflection allowed him to return to LA with a reinvigorated sense of purpose and artistic passion. That renewed focus on his acting has led to numerous film roles in subsequent years.

The character portrayals have ranged from urbane lawyers and compassionate doctors to hard edged southern characters like Barry in The Abattoir, the murderous Confederate Army Captain in Deserted or the evil and sadistic Mr. Abaddon in Beneath The Top Hat. Although he is known for his personal sensitivity and joviality, John Michael obviously relishes performing the depth and complexity of a well written antagonist or villain role.

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Colin in Black & White Poster

Colin in Black & White Mini-Series2021Skinny Scout

Dolemite Is My Name Poster

Dolemite Is My Name Feature Film2019Middle Aged Actor

Bigger Than the Beatles Poster

Bigger Than the Beatles Feature Film2017Bob

The Work Short Film2016Construction Foreman

Enhanced Poster

Enhanced Short Film2015Chuck Rosen

300: Rise of an Empire Poster

300: Rise of an Empire Feature Film2014Senator

Choices Short Film2014Doctor

First Shot TV Movie2014John Hackard

Sacrifice Poster

Sacrifice Short Film2014Dr. Horndin

Little Reaper Poster

Little Reaper Short Film2013Ailing Elderly Man

Mother Short Film2013Paul

Then Again Poster

Then Again Feature Film2013John Carlson

Where to, Mr. President Poster

Where to, Mr. President Short Film2013President Wells

After Life Short Film2012Joseph

Breaking News! Short Film2012Howard McConnell

Beneath the Top Hat Short Film2011Mr. Abbadon

Kill Kitty Kill Poster

Kill Kitty Kill Short Film2011Sheriff Davies

L.A. Paranormal Poster

L.A. Paranormal Feature Film2011Dr. Michaels

The Man Who Could Lift Pianos Poster

The Man Who Could Lift Pianos Short Film2011The Stranger

Footsteps Poster

Footsteps Feature Film2010Dr. Harris

In a Bad Place Short Film2010Frank Miller

Jeffie Was Here Poster

Jeffie Was Here Feature Film2010Redneck

Lanrete Video2010Scientist

The Cross Short Film2010Ray

Altered Design Poster

Altered Design Short Film2009Elliot's Father

Five Days in June Short Film2009Nick

Love: Entangled Short Film2009Sam

Paragon Short Film2009Officer Johnson

They Watch Poster

They Watch Video2009Victor

Deserted Poster

Deserted Short Film2008Captain Raleigh

Lost Way Home Short Film2008Bootlegger

The Abattoir Poster

The Abattoir Short Film2008Barry Hunter

Crispy, Crackers, and Beans Poster

Crispy, Crackers, and Beans Feature Film2007Willy

Criminal Minds Poster

Criminal Minds TV Series2005Bill Robbins

On Alert Short Film2005Howard

Sway Short Film2001Bill

Arrest & Trial Poster

Arrest & Trial TV Series2000Defense Attorney

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Poster

Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV Series1997Vampire

The Pamela Principle 2 Poster

The Pamela Principle 2 Feature Film1994Man

The Young and the Restless Poster

The Young and the Restless TV Series1973Homeless Man

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Monsters Poster

Monsters Short Film2021

Lawman Short Film2017

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Topi Short Film2009

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