Bruce Marchiano
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Bruce Marchiano is an American
actor and author, best known for his portrayals of Jesus Christ in the Visual Bible film series.
, which was followed by appearances in LA Law, Columbo, and the low-budget horror film, Curse II: The Bite. Before his roles as Jesus he was often cast as a villain and he jokes that Jesus was the first nice guy he ever played.
He has played Jesus in two recent films. In 2009's Road to Emmaus Marchiano portrays Christ's mysterious post-resurrection appearance to two disciples, described in the Gospel of Luke
. In the computer animated
Christian children's film Lion of Judah (2010) he voices an animated Jesus who meets a group of barnyard animal friends.
Marchiano's primary project currently is development of a word-for-word film adaptation of the Gospel According to John titled Jesus... No Greater Love, on which he is serving as Producer and Screenwriter. He may also reprise his role as Jesus in the film. His idea for a new movie has received endorsements from several Christian ministries; Marchiano announced on April 3, 2010 that the film's funding goal of $45 million by March 1 had not been reached. Only $300,000 had been received by that date. According to the movie website's donation counter $351,674.47 had been collected by July, 2011.
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actor and author, best known for his portrayals of Jesus Christ in the Visual Bible film series.
Early life
Marchiano was born in Orange County, California. His father is of Italian descent while his mother is Syrian. His first role was in a 1985 episode of Murder, She WroteMurder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote is an American television mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher. The series aired for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996 on the CBS network, with 264 episodes transmitted. It was followed by four TV films and a spin-off series,...
, which was followed by appearances in LA Law, Columbo, and the low-budget horror film, Curse II: The Bite. Before his roles as Jesus he was often cast as a villain and he jokes that Jesus was the first nice guy he ever played.
Recent Projects
Marchiano runs Bruce Marchiano Ministries, a non-profit ministry based out of North Hollywood, California. He speaks 20 to 25 times a year in various venues all around the world and has written several books, most on the subject of Jesus and the experience of portraying him on the silver screen. Marchiano does not perform as Jesus as part of his speaking ministry.He has played Jesus in two recent films. In 2009's Road to Emmaus Marchiano portrays Christ's mysterious post-resurrection appearance to two disciples, described in the Gospel of Luke
Gospel of Luke
The Gospel According to Luke , commonly shortened to the Gospel of Luke or simply Luke, is the third and longest of the four canonical Gospels. This synoptic gospel is an account of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It details his story from the events of his birth to his Ascension.The...
. In the computer animated
Computer animation
Computer animation is the process used for generating animated images by using computer graphics. The more general term computer generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to moving images....
Christian children's film Lion of Judah (2010) he voices an animated Jesus who meets a group of barnyard animal friends.
Marchiano's primary project currently is development of a word-for-word film adaptation of the Gospel According to John titled Jesus... No Greater Love, on which he is serving as Producer and Screenwriter. He may also reprise his role as Jesus in the film. His idea for a new movie has received endorsements from several Christian ministries; Marchiano announced on April 3, 2010 that the film's funding goal of $45 million by March 1 had not been reached. Only $300,000 had been received by that date. According to the movie website's donation counter $351,674.47 had been collected by July, 2011.
Personal life
After growing up in a strong Catholic home Marchiano became a born again Christian around 1990, the result of his contact with fellow actors who had previously become Christians themselves. He is currently married.Film
- Lion of Judah (2010) .... Jesus
- The Encounter (2010) .... Jesus
- Road to Emmaus (2009) .... Jesus
- Faith HappensFaith HappensFaith Happens is a 2009 Christian film directed by Rick Garside. Garside, who has created many successful films over the last 20+ years, collaborated with singer Pat Boone to make the film after noticing a growing debate regarding the need for churches...
(2006) .... Peter - Final SolutionFinal Solution (2001 film)Final Solution is a 2001 film set in South Africa based on the real-life of Gerrit Wolfaardt, with themes of morality, tolerance, and forgiveness. The title of the film comes from the Nazi Final Solution which was the inspiration of a plan with an apartheid motive in the film.-Cast:* John Kani as ...
(2001) .... Jake - Millennial Madness (1999)
- The Visual Bible: ActsThe Visual Bible: ActsThe Visual Bible: Acts is a 1994 Christian film that depicts the events of the Acts of the Apostles from the Bible's New Testament. All of the dialogue is word-for-word scripture, taken directly from the New International Version of the Bible.-Cast:...
(1994) (V) .... Jesus - The Visual Bible: MatthewThe Visual Bible: Matthew (film)The Visual Bible: Matthew is a 1993 motion picture portraying the life of Jesus as it is found in the Gospel of Matthew. The complete Gospel is presented word-for-word based on the New International Version of the Bible. It was directed by South African film maker Regardt van den Bergh and stars...
(1993) .... Jesus - Curse II: The Bite (1988) .... Deputy Barney
Television
- Legend of the Candy Cane (2001)
- Columbo: Columbo and the Murder of a Rock Star (1991) .... 2nd Technician
- L.A. LawL.A. LawL.A. Law is a US television legal drama that ran on NBC from September 15, 1986 to May 19, 1994. L.A. Law reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights,...
.... Catcher (1 episode, 1989) - Freddy's NightmaresFreddy's NightmaresFreddy's Nightmares is an American horror anthology series, which aired in syndication from October 1988 until March 1990. A spin-off from the Nightmare on Elm Street series, each story was introduced by Freddy Krueger...
.... Rick (1 episode, 1989) - HardballHardball (1989 TV series)Hardball is an American crime drama television series that ran on NBC during the 1989-1990 television schedule.-Synopsis:Hardball is a variation of the buddy cop genre that focused on two cops, Charlie "C.B." Battles and Joe "Kaz" Kaczierowski . Battles is a 45-year-old hard-nosed veteran cop who...
(1 episode, 1989) - Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteMurder, She Wrote is an American television mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as mystery writer and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher. The series aired for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996 on the CBS network, with 264 episodes transmitted. It was followed by four TV films and a spin-off series,...
.... Assistant Director (1 episode, 1985)
Books
- Jesus Yesterday, Today & Forever
- Jesus Wept
- Meeting Jesus
- In the Footsteps of Jesus
- The Character of a Man (2006)
- Jesus, the Man Who Loved Women (2008)
External links
- http://www.vineyardboise.org/publications/articles/2000/quarter_2/bruce.htm
- http://www.gospelaccordingtojohn.com/text/biography.htm
- http://www.brucemarchiano.com/