John Gegenhuber
Encyclopedia
John Gegenhuber is an American
actor
. He was raised in Palatine
, Illinois
and his earliest screen-acting credit was in the 1986 series Under the Biltmore Clock. He has starred in several series, as well as appeared as a guest or recurring character on numerous shows, including Seinfeld
(1993), Murphy Brown
(1994), Star Trek: Voyager
(1995-1996), and Seven Days (1999). He was one of the stars of the show Earth 2
(1994-1995). He also appeared in the movies Straight Talk
(1992) and Rookie of the Year
(1993).
In 2006, Gegenhuber directed and starred in "The Perverts". The pilot was entered in the 2006 ITVFest (Independent Television Festival) where Gegenhuber won the Best Directing Award.
In 2007, Gegenhuber became Education Coordinator for The Open Fist Theatre Company in Los Angeles
, California
.
Gegenhuber received his BFA in Acting from the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago
(now The Theatre School at DePaul University
). He also holds a degree in Graphic Arts (drawing, painting, and sculpture) and is a Le Cordon Bleu
Chef. Gegenhuber is an accomplished puppeteer. He is married to actress and make-up artist Marie Del Prete.
United States
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He was raised in Palatine
Palatine, Illinois
Palatine is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a northwestern residential suburb of Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 65,479, making it the sixth-largest community in Cook County and the 16th-largest in the state of Illinois at that time...
, Illinois
Illinois
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and his earliest screen-acting credit was in the 1986 series Under the Biltmore Clock. He has starred in several series, as well as appeared as a guest or recurring character on numerous shows, including Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
(1993), Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown is an American situation comedy which aired on CBS from November 14, 1988, to May 18, 1998, for a total of 247 episodes. The program starred Candice Bergen as the eponymous Murphy Brown, a famous investigative journalist and news anchor for FYI, a fictional CBS television...
(1994), Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
(1995-1996), and Seven Days (1999). He was one of the stars of the show Earth 2
Earth 2 (TV series)
Earth 2 is an American science fiction television series which aired on NBC from November 6, 1994 to June 4, 1995. The show was canceled after one season of 22 episodes...
(1994-1995). He also appeared in the movies Straight Talk
Straight Talk
Straight Talk is an 1992 American comedy-film distributed by Hollywood Pictures, directed by Barnet Kellman and starring Dolly Parton and James Woods. Parton did not receive star-billing in any other theatrically-released films until the 2012 film Joyful Noise, alongside Queen Latifah...
(1992) and Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year (film)
Rookie of the Year is a 1993 American film comedy with a baseball theme starring Thomas Ian Nicholas and Gary Busey.The cast also includes Albert Hall, Dan Hedaya, Eddie Bracken, Amy Morton, Bruce Altman, John Gegenhuber, Neil Flynn, Daniel Stern and John Candy.-Plot:Henry Rowengartner ,...
(1993).
In 2006, Gegenhuber directed and starred in "The Perverts". The pilot was entered in the 2006 ITVFest (Independent Television Festival) where Gegenhuber won the Best Directing Award.
In 2007, Gegenhuber became Education Coordinator for The Open Fist Theatre Company in Los Angeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Gegenhuber received his BFA in Acting from the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
(now The Theatre School at DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
). He also holds a degree in Graphic Arts (drawing, painting, and sculpture) and is a Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu is the world's largest hospitality education institution, with 35 schools on five continents serving 20,000 students annually. Its primary education focus is on hospitality management and the culinary arts...
Chef. Gegenhuber is an accomplished puppeteer. He is married to actress and make-up artist Marie Del Prete.
Film and television appearances
- The Perverts (2006) as Bob
- A Question of LoyaltyA Question of Loyalty"A Question of Loyalty" is the fourteenth episode of the BBC comedy series Yes Minister and was first broadcast 6 April 1981.- Plot :Sir Humphrey Appleby is in his office, concluding a departmental meeting regarding staffing levels, and instructs one of his subordinates to have a draft ready for...
(2005) as SS Man (uncredited) - The Making of Daniel Boone (2003) as Benjamin Logan
- Seven Days (1999) (credited as John Wollner) as Lloyd Sype in "Pinball Wizard"
- L.A. DoctorsL.A. DoctorsL.A. Doctors was an American medical drama television series set in a Los Angeles practice. It ran on CBS during the 1998-99 season.-Premise:...
(1999) as Dr. Doug Carter in "Where the Rubber Meets the Road" and "True Believers" - The PretenderThe Pretender (TV series)The Pretender is an American television series that aired on NBC from 1996 to 2000. The series starred Michael T. Weiss as Jarod, a genius and former child prodigy with "the ability to become anyone he wants to be," i.e., to flawlessly impersonate anyone in virtually any line of work...
(1997) as Dr. Lawford in "Nip and Tuck" - Mad About YouMad About YouMad About You is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 23, 1992 to May 24, 1999. The show starred Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt as a newly married couple in New York City. Reiser played Paul Buchman, a documentary film maker. Hunt played Jamie Stemple Buchman, a public relations specialist...
(1997) as Dr. Ben in "The Birth" - Law & OrderLaw & OrderLaw & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series, created by Dick Wolf and part of the Law & Order franchise. It aired on NBC, and in syndication on various cable networks. Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990, and completed its 20th and final season on May 24,...
(1997) as Pilot in "Judgement in LA: Turnaround" - Star Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: VoyagerStar Trek: Voyager is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. Set in the 24th century from the year 2371 through 2378, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet vessel USS Voyager, which becomes stranded in the Delta Quadrant 70,000 light-years from Earth while...
(1995-1996) as Tierna in "Basics, Part 1" and Kelat in "Alliances" and "Maneuvers" - Earth 2Earth 2 (TV series)Earth 2 is an American science fiction television series which aired on NBC from November 6, 1994 to June 4, 1995. The show was canceled after one season of 22 episodes...
(1994-1995) as Morgan Martin - Murphy BrownMurphy BrownMurphy Brown is an American situation comedy which aired on CBS from November 14, 1988, to May 18, 1998, for a total of 247 episodes. The program starred Candice Bergen as the eponymous Murphy Brown, a famous investigative journalist and news anchor for FYI, a fictional CBS television...
(1994) as Sean Van Ohlen in "The Deal of the Art" - Grace Under Fire (1993) as Blind Mouse in "The Good, the Bad, and the Pharmacist"
- SeinfeldSeinfeldSeinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
(1993) Resident Doctor in "The Bris" - Rookie of the YearRookie of the Year (film)Rookie of the Year is a 1993 American film comedy with a baseball theme starring Thomas Ian Nicholas and Gary Busey.The cast also includes Albert Hall, Dan Hedaya, Eddie Bracken, Amy Morton, Bruce Altman, John Gegenhuber, Neil Flynn, Daniel Stern and John Candy.-Plot:Henry Rowengartner ,...
(1993) as Derkin - Straight TalkStraight TalkStraight Talk is an 1992 American comedy-film distributed by Hollywood Pictures, directed by Barnet Kellman and starring Dolly Parton and James Woods. Parton did not receive star-billing in any other theatrically-released films until the 2012 film Joyful Noise, alongside Queen Latifah...
(1992) as Waiter - Under the Biltmore Clock (1986) as Chauffer
Theatre appearances
- Open Fist TheatreOpen Fist TheatreThe Open Fist Theatre is both a 501 non-profit theatre company and 99-seat theatre facility in Theatre Row Hollywood located at 6209 Santa Monica Blvd...
: The Room (Kermit Roosevelt) - Actor's Gang: Ugly's First World (Aleister Crowley)
- Goodman Theater: Puddin 'N Pete (Sal, Janskey)
- Goodman Theater: The Visit (Painter)
- Steppenwolf Theater: Harvey (Wilson)
- Coast Playhouse: Help! (Garwood)
- Arena Stage: Crime and Punishment (Lebeziantnikov)
- Arena Stage: The Wild Duck (Molvig)
- Arena Stage: Women and Water (Amos Mason)
- Arena Stage: Good Person of Setzuan (Wang)
- Arena Stage: Taming of the Shrew (Biondello)
- Northlight Theater: The White Plague (Dr. Galen)
- Northlight Theater: Teibele and her Demon (Beadle)
- Northllight Theater: Heart of a Dog The Adding Machine (u/s Frank Galati Hystopolis Puppet Thtr Mr. Zero)
- Stormfield Theater: The Sons of Corl Gap (Henry)
- Library Theater: Caligula (Scipio)
- Library Theater: Edward II (Gaveston)