John Leone's first big entrance was when he was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, during a hurricane. Shortly after his birth, he and his parents returned to their native home, Queens, NY, where John spent his childhood. When asked about his formative years, he says that his years in Queens Village were among the best times in his life. "There were kids everywhere! You could never be bored, because there were always kids around that you could play with! There was always something to do."
His family eventually moved to Long Island, where he was introduced to acting. He attended "Theater Workshop" in Lynbrook, Long Island, and "The American Academy of Dramatic Arts" acting school, in Manhattan, and traveled during summer vacation doing plays with children's theaters. John also majored in acting, and received his BA degree at college.
As an adult, he has acted in plays, and performed on stage for over 30 years. He's been seen in television commercials, and in independent films, as well as on many New York stages. He's a master at improv, and can make the smallest thing into a grand performance.
John fell in love with the stage at a very early age. It is told that he climbed up on a stage at age 3, to dance with his aunt during a show! He created his own shows, and welcomed neighborhood kids to "The John Leone Show", where he would put on skits and comedy acts. Friends and family alike knew that John was a born actor. He was most alive when he was performing for an audience! His best friends are those he met while in acting school, and today, still shares very close relationships with them.
John works regularly in the theater, be it acting or directing. His number one hobby is old movies, mostly from the 1970's, and has a massive collection of nearly 5,000 titles ranging from "classics" to "B-horror schlock". His all time favorite movie is "JAWS", which he says "Is the quintessential summer film!"
He is also an experienced archer and horse back rider, and enjoys swimming and reading.
John is the oldest of 4, and has 2 brothers and a sister, each of whom are performers themselves. In addition, he lead at the microphone with his father's DJ company, "Sounds Unlimited", where he sang and em-ceed all types of events.
John lives on Long Island, close to his family and friends. He and his beautiful, long-time girlfriend, Jill, spend their time together both working and relaxing, as well as traveling and enjoying the fruits of their labors.
