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John Magaro Biography

Birth Name:John Magaro

Birth Place:Akron, Ohio, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Studied theater at Point Park University
  • Performed in several local theater productions as a child
  • Well known for his role in "Orange is the New Black․"
  • Debuted on Broadway in the production "The Front Page" in 2016

Awards

  • 2012Spotlight Award-: winner
  • 2015ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2016Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2020FFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2021Chlotrudis Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2021Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2022Días de Cine Award-Best Foreign Actor: nominated
  • 2023Special Mention-International Competition: winner
  • 2023HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2023OAFFC Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated
  • 2023WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated
  • 2024Chlotrudis Award-Best Performance in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2024Robert Altman Award-: winner
  • 2024Grand Jury-Best Performance Male: winner
  • 2024HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2025Future/Now - Special Jury Prize-Acting: winner
  • 2025Virtuoso Award-: winner
  • 2025Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated