He is not a household name, but this actor has been in numerous television shows and movies over the span of his forty-five plus year career. Chances are you have witnessed John Pappas acting on at least one occasion. Regardless of the familiarity of his face, walking past him on the street would likely go unnoticed. Passers-by may look at him and think they know him. They just do not know how or where they have seen him before.
He was born in Oakland, but made his way to Southern California after finishing college at San Francisco State University. He made his way to Hollywood, the city that has the best job opportunities for actors. History has shown that he found plenty of acting jobs.
He is a man of many talents. He made appearances in just about every popular show of 1980s from detective dramas to sitcoms. In the 1970s he also performed as a stand-up comic making appearance on the well-known daytime talk shows of the era.
He also distinguished himself with his work in the theater. He was a playwright, a director and an actor, all at the same time. In all aspects of the performing arts he has proved himself a worthy player. Very few actors achieve the success that Pappas has on such a wide spectrum of the performing arts.
With his chameleon-like appearance, he is just plausible as the evil villain in a spy thriller as he is at playing the guy next door. Typically, he is not the star. Rather he fills a small but pivotal role.
A good portion of his longevity was spent on a popular soap opera. For twenty-two years he had a regular role, not just periodic guest appearance. His guest appearance on that soap opera may have brought him to the attention of the producers, but his likability with the show's fans is what kept him on the show.
He did stand up comedy alone and, at times, with a partner. The routines were funny and lighthearted. Nobody got their feelings got hurt. It was good family viewing that the entire family could watch together without fear of upsetting the little ones.
The list of his talents thus far have included acting, writing, directing and comedy. It does not stop there. For decades he has painted and created works of art in an abstract impressionistic style. His original paintings hang in private homes from the United States to Europe and can also been seen in some art galleries.
He is not the only character actor who became successful without being a household name. Super stardom may have been elusive, but steady work and good life have not. He and his wife live in Long Beach, California and are part of that artistic community. The couple are devoted to their two Golden Retrievers, who are sometimes the muse for his paintings. Fully developing all facets of his creativity and staying happily married to his first wife are characteristics of a Renaissance man. Hurray for you, sir.
He was born in Oakland, but made his way to Southern California after finishing college at San Francisco State University. He made his way to Hollywood, the city that has the best job opportunities for actors. History has shown that he found plenty of acting jobs.
He is a man of many talents. He made appearances in just about every popular show of 1980s from detective dramas to sitcoms. In the 1970s he also performed as a stand-up comic making appearance on the well-known daytime talk shows of the era.
He also distinguished himself with his work in the theater. He was a playwright, a director and an actor, all at the same time. In all aspects of the performing arts he has proved himself a worthy player. Very few actors achieve the success that Pappas has on such a wide spectrum of the performing arts.
With his chameleon-like appearance, he is just plausible as the evil villain in a spy thriller as he is at playing the guy next door. Typically, he is not the star. Rather he fills a small but pivotal role.
A good portion of his longevity was spent on a popular soap opera. For twenty-two years he had a regular role, not just periodic guest appearance. His guest appearance on that soap opera may have brought him to the attention of the producers, but his likability with the show's fans is what kept him on the show.
He did stand up comedy alone and, at times, with a partner. The routines were funny and lighthearted. Nobody got their feelings got hurt. It was good family viewing that the entire family could watch together without fear of upsetting the little ones.
The list of his talents thus far have included acting, writing, directing and comedy. It does not stop there. For decades he has painted and created works of art in an abstract impressionistic style. His original paintings hang in private homes from the United States to Europe and can also been seen in some art galleries.
He is not the only character actor who became successful without being a household name. Super stardom may have been elusive, but steady work and good life have not. He and his wife live in Long Beach, California and are part of that artistic community. The couple are devoted to their two Golden Retrievers, who are sometimes the muse for his paintings. Fully developing all facets of his creativity and staying happily married to his first wife are characteristics of a Renaissance man. Hurray for you, sir.
About the Author:
John Pappas is an actor and playwright who has appeared in many television shows. To learn more about this artist, check out his official website at http://www.adivingduck.com.
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