Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1969-02-20
- Born Place: El Paso, Texas, USA
Also Known As:
John Jabley
John Jabaley
John Jabaley (born February 20, 1969) is a multifaceted American veteran of the entertainment industry, widely recognized for his extensive contributions both in front of and behind the camera. Born in El Paso, Texas, Jabaley has built a career spanning over three decades, marked by a unique versatility that allows him to transition seamlessly between acting and high-level production roles. As an actor, he has appeared in critically acclaimed projects such as Sean Penn's Into the Wild (2007) and the H.P. Lovecraft historical adaptations The Call of Cthulhu (2005) and The Whisperer in Darkness (2011). His presence in television is equally robust, with guest appearances in iconic series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, NCIS: New Orleans, Treme, and Queen Sugar. Most recently, he appeared in the TV series True Lies (2023) and the Apple TV+ miniseries Black Bird (2022), and he is part of the ensemble for the 2026 Netflix romantic comedy People We Meet on Vacation. Beyond his acting credits, Jabaley is highly respected in the industry for his work in location management and production logistics. He has served as a location scout or manager for major Hollywood productions, including the Marvel film Logan (2017), the Oscar-nominated Trumbo (2015), the heist thriller Now You See Me (2013), and the historical drama The Highwaymen (2019). His technical expertise extends to roles as a production manager and assistant director on various features throughout the 1990s and 2000s, such as L.A. Heat and Executive Target. This dual expertise has made him a staple of the New Orleans film community, where much of his recent work has been centered. Personally, he has been married to Erika Zucker since 1999, and they have two children, Hannah Rose and Ike.
