John Magaro
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1983-02-16
    • Born Place: Akron, Ohio, U.S.
  • Also Known As:

    約翰・馬加羅, جان ماگارو

John Magaro

John Magaro is a highly regarded American actor, born on February 16, 1983, in Akron, Ohio. He has built a diverse and impressive career across film, television, and theater, often praised for his nuanced performances in character-driven roles. Magaro's acting journey began with local theater productions, and he later studied at Point Park University in Pittsburgh.His breakthrough in film came with the lead role in David Chase's feature debut "Not Fade Away" (2012), earning him the Hollywood Film Awards' Spotlight Award. He gained wider recognition for supporting roles in critically acclaimed films like "The Big Short" (2015), "Carol" (2015), and Angelina Jolie's "Unbroken" (2014). Magaro continued to solidify his reputation as a versatile performer with roles in "Overlord" (2018), "First Cow" (2019) – for which he received a Gotham Award nomination for Best Actor – and "Showing Up" (2022). More recently, he earned a Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his work in "Past Lives" (2023).On television, Magaro is known for his recurring roles as Vince Muccio in "Orange Is the New Black" and Leonard Peabody/Harold Jenkins in "The Umbrella Academy." He has also appeared in "The Good Wife," "Crisis in Six Scenes," "Jack Ryan," and "Super Pumped." His stage career includes a Broadway debut in "The Front Page" revival and roles in Off-Broadway productions. Magaro is known for his authentic approach to his craft and his dedication to a wide range of projects, often playing complex and memorable characters.

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