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John Tesh Biography

Birth Name:John Frank Tesh

Birth Place:Garden City, Long Island, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Won the 2007 Syndicated Personality of the Year Award from Radio & Records magazine
  • Has been named a recipient of a Keyboard Magazine Award
  • Attended North Carolina State University, where he studied communications
  • In April 1992, he got married to actress Connie Sellecca
  • Got his start as a news anchor in Nashville, where he competed for stories with Oprah Winfrey
  • Is best known for his work as a radio personality
  • Performed with the New York State Symphonic Orchestra while in high school