J Nathan Bazzel
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J Nathan Bazzel is an American actor, known particularly for his portrayal of Thomas Jefferson
.
. Based in Philadelphia, Mr. Bazzel has performed as Mr. Jefferson for two Presidents, The Ambassador of the Republic of France
and across the country. His interpretations have gained him featured appearances on NBC's TODAY, ABC's Good Morning America, and CBS' The Morning Show. In 2002, Mr. Bazzel was part of the Super Bowl pre-show "The Spirit of America". This piece was re-aired by FOX sports in 2005.
In 2006, he portrayed John Morton
on a tour of Finland
arranged by the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki
. This critically successful tour took him to Helsinki
, Jyvaskala, and Rautalampi
. The purpose was to raise awareness of the important, historical relationship between the United States
and Finland
, John Morton
being of Finnish descent. The tour was arranged by U.S. Ambassador to Finland
, Marilyn Ware
and brought new connections between smaller Finnish communities and businesses and the United States.
He is currently the Director of Communications for The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
, the oldest professional medical society in the United States. It is also home to the Mütter Museum
.
His Screen appearances include:
and HIV
treatment on the human body. He is the founder of a website that educates people about the AIDS
/HIV
related complication, Avascular Necrosis
(AVN). The most famous person living with this condition is world champion ice skater Rudy Galindo
. Mr. Bazzel is also the only living exhibit in the history of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia's, Mütter Museum
with both of his original hips in the collection and one on public display. His donations came after his right hip was replaced in 2001 and the left in 2004. Both were replaced due to AVN in HIV
.[1]
(of Penn and Teller). "55 is the Speed Limit..." was told in humorous stories by Teller
's parents, Joe and Irene Teller. It was one of the few times they appeared on film.
He has also been working on a series of shorts that evaluate the unique and interesting characters that make a city a vibrant and exhilarating place to live. The series is called "I am Philadelphia"
He is also in pre-production of a new independent documentary film with a working title of "Finding Home". It looks at the difference between Americans and other cultures in the sense of security that other cultures seem to have by a connection to their heritage. The film will focus on Mr. Bazzel's personal pursuit of finding strength and security by discovering those that came before him.
and the founder of the MacIntyres of Greenock
. He worked for three years as the personal assistant to the Emmy-award winning performer Teller
(of Penn & Teller
), working directly with Mr. Teller's parents, Joe and Irene Teller. Mr. Bazzel continues to explore the art of Joe Teller, who he credits with giving him a deep appreciation of the abstract artist.
Mr. Bazzel enjoys discussion of Constitutional and Governmental history and policy. He classifies his political beliefs as Constitutional.
He is supporter of Scottish Independence and is a registered member of the Scottish National Party
.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom , the third President of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia...
.
Work as Thomas Jefferson
Since 1994, Mr. Bazzel has been a leading interpreter of Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom , the third President of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia...
. Based in Philadelphia, Mr. Bazzel has performed as Mr. Jefferson for two Presidents, The Ambassador of the Republic of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and across the country. His interpretations have gained him featured appearances on NBC's TODAY, ABC's Good Morning America, and CBS' The Morning Show. In 2002, Mr. Bazzel was part of the Super Bowl pre-show "The Spirit of America". This piece was re-aired by FOX sports in 2005.
In 2006, he portrayed John Morton
John Morton
John Morton was an English prelate who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1486 to 1500. He was elevated to the cardinalate in 1493.-Life:...
on a tour of Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
arranged by the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
. This critically successful tour took him to Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
, Jyvaskala, and Rautalampi
Rautalampi
Rautalampi is a municipality of Finland.It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the Northern Savonia region. The municipality has a population of and covers an area of ofwhich is water. The population density is....
. The purpose was to raise awareness of the important, historical relationship between the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, John Morton
John Morton
John Morton was an English prelate who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1486 to 1500. He was elevated to the cardinalate in 1493.-Life:...
being of Finnish descent. The tour was arranged by U.S. Ambassador to Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, Marilyn Ware
Marilyn Ware
Marilyn Ware was the U.S. Ambassador to Finland from March 2006 to March 2008.-Business career:From 1988-2003, Ware served as Chief Executive Officer of American Water Works Company, the largest water-utility holding company in the United States...
and brought new connections between smaller Finnish communities and businesses and the United States.
He is currently the Director of Communications for The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is the oldest private medical society in the United States. Founded in 1787 by 24 Philadelphia physicians "to advance the Science of Medicine, and thereby lessen human misery, by investigating the diseases and remedies which are peculiar to our country"...
, the oldest professional medical society in the United States. It is also home to the Mütter Museum
Mütter Museum
The Mütter Museum is a medical museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. The museum is part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The...
.
Work on Stage and Screen
Mr. Bazzel has also appeared on stage and screen in a career that began in 1979.His Screen appearances include:
- The Real Ben Franklin- Young Ben Franklin
- Haunted Philadelphia- Thomas Jefferson
Work with HIV/AIDS and Avascular Necrosis
Mr. Bazzel is an outspoken advocate for understanding of the effects of HIVHIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
and HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
treatment on the human body. He is the founder of a website that educates people about the AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
/HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
related complication, Avascular Necrosis
Avascular necrosis
Avascular necrosis is a disease where there is cellular death of bone components due to interruption of the blood supply. Without blood, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses...
(AVN). The most famous person living with this condition is world champion ice skater Rudy Galindo
Rudy Galindo
Val Joe "Rudy" Galindo is an American figure skater who competed in both single skating and pair skating. As a single skater, he is the 1996 U.S. national champion and 1987 World Junior Champion. As a pairs skater, he competed with Kristi Yamaguchi and was the 1988 World Junior Champion and the...
. Mr. Bazzel is also the only living exhibit in the history of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia's, Mütter Museum
Mütter Museum
The Mütter Museum is a medical museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment. The museum is part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The...
with both of his original hips in the collection and one on public display. His donations came after his right hip was replaced in 2001 and the left in 2004. Both were replaced due to AVN in HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
.[1]
Independent Film Making
Mr. Bazzel has also been moving into producing/directing independent films. His first film was a 30 minute short feature called "55 is the Speed Limit you Know!" This film was a documentary of legendary magician, and close friend of his, TellerTeller
Teller may refer to:* Teller * Teller , of Penn & Teller* Bank teller** Automated teller machine* Teller * Teller, Alaska* Teller County, Colorado* Teller Amendment* Teller mine...
(of Penn and Teller). "55 is the Speed Limit..." was told in humorous stories by Teller
Teller
Teller may refer to:* Teller * Teller , of Penn & Teller* Bank teller** Automated teller machine* Teller * Teller, Alaska* Teller County, Colorado* Teller Amendment* Teller mine...
's parents, Joe and Irene Teller. It was one of the few times they appeared on film.
He has also been working on a series of shorts that evaluate the unique and interesting characters that make a city a vibrant and exhilarating place to live. The series is called "I am Philadelphia"
He is also in pre-production of a new independent documentary film with a working title of "Finding Home". It looks at the difference between Americans and other cultures in the sense of security that other cultures seem to have by a connection to their heritage. The film will focus on Mr. Bazzel's personal pursuit of finding strength and security by discovering those that came before him.
Personal life
Mr. Bazzel is proud of his Scottish heritage and is an active member of the Clan MacIntyreClan Macintyre
Clan MacIntyre is a Scottish clan. The name MacIntyre , means "son of the carpenter." Although no documented history of the clan exists, it is most commonly said to descend from Maurice Mac Neil a nephew of Somerled, the great 12th century leader of the Scottish Gaels...
and the founder of the MacIntyres of Greenock
Greenock
Greenock is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in United Kingdom, and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland...
. He worked for three years as the personal assistant to the Emmy-award winning performer Teller
Teller
Teller may refer to:* Teller * Teller , of Penn & Teller* Bank teller** Automated teller machine* Teller * Teller, Alaska* Teller County, Colorado* Teller Amendment* Teller mine...
(of Penn & Teller
Penn & Teller
Penn & Teller are Las Vegas headliners whose act is an amalgam of illusion and comedy. Penn Jillette is a raconteur; Teller generally uses mime while performing, although his voice can occasionally be heard during their performance...
), working directly with Mr. Teller's parents, Joe and Irene Teller. Mr. Bazzel continues to explore the art of Joe Teller, who he credits with giving him a deep appreciation of the abstract artist.
Mr. Bazzel enjoys discussion of Constitutional and Governmental history and policy. He classifies his political beliefs as Constitutional.
He is supporter of Scottish Independence and is a registered member of the Scottish National Party
Scottish National Party
The Scottish National Party is a social-democratic political party in Scotland which campaigns for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom....
.
External links
- US Embassy, Helsinki
- jnathanbazzel.co.uk http://www.jnathanbazzel.co.uk
Sources
- [1] College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Mutter Museum. http://www.collphyphil.org