Johnathon Schaech Biography

Fast Facts

• Has been an avid supporter of Talk About Curing Autism, which is dedicated to providing information, resources and support to families affected by autism
• Winner of Best of the Fest at the Breckenridge Festival of Film in 2004 as part of the best ensemble cast for "Mummy an' the Armadillo․"
• Has served as a board member for Adopt the Arts Foundation, which brings together artists, public figures, policy makers, entrepreneurs and the general public to save the arts in America's public schools
• Winner of a Copper Wing Award at the Phoenix Film Festival in 2007 as part of the best ensemble acting for "Little Chenier․"
• Trained in drama with acting coach Roy London
• Studied economics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
• Quote: "[on "That Thing You Do!"] "We were able to play all the songs, the chords, every single note․ It was back in a time when people cared about film, and when they taught you what you're supposed to learn․""
• Featured as one of the most promising leading men on a 1996 "Vanity Fair" cover