American sculptor who is credited with helping to expand the use of ceramics in the context of fine art. He was born Alva John Henry Jr. but changed his last name when he was adopted by his mother's second husband.
One of the more popular stage actors of his day.
Played leading man to Elsie de Wolfe , Annie Russell and Minnie Maddern Fiske.
His most successful role was probably Jack Brookfield in the play "The Witching Hour".
Starred on vaudeville for a number of years with Marion Manola, his future wife.
Once interviewed TV personality Graham Norton and ripped the microphone lead out of the mini-disk recorder when he sat down, didnt notice so left with nothing!.
(June 2008) Having been working on a project in Sutton-In-Ashfield, (Nottinghamshire). He moved to Littleport (Cambridgeshire) to finalize a deal over there for a month. Now back living in his adopted home town of Bristol.
Even though he can barley hold a tune, John got his first taste for performing when he was cast as Uncle Albert in the high school production of Mary Poppins in Wingham, Australia.
Johns first paid acting job was an Australian Hungry Jacks TV commercial.
He worked as a still life model to help pay for drama school.
As every thread of gold is valuable so is every moment of time. .
