Jonny Weston Biography

Fast Facts

• Relocated to New York after a brief stint at the University of Southern California, where he would eventually be forced to live in abandoned buildings in Brooklyn after running out of money
• Quote: "I thought acting was the best thing that had ever happened․ I immediately quit school․"
• Moved back to California after a talent agent saw his audition reel and convinced him to try out for film roles
• A day before his 23rd birthday, he read the initial script for "Chasing Mavericks" about the death of surfer Jay Moriarty who died in a surfing accident the day before his 23rd birthday
• Stated that after receiving his first big paycheck from an acting role, he bought and subsequently wrecked a brand new motorcycle