Johnathon Schaech

Birth Name:

Johnathon Schaech

Birth Place:

Edgewood, Maryland, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

Has been an avid supporter of Talk About Curing Autism, which is dedicated to providing information, resources and support to families affected by autism
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․"
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․"
Studied economics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Trained in drama with acting coach Roy London
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

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