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John Griesemer

Actor

John Griesemer

Born December 5, 1947 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA15 films

John Griesemer (born December 5, 1947 in Elizabeth, New Jersey) is an American author, journalist, and actor. He lives with his wife Faith Catlin (who acted in Ryan's Hope in the 1970s) and two children in New Hampshire. He is best known for his novel Signal and Noise.

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Malcolm X posterFirst watchMalcolm X19927.6as Guard WilkinsA tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader…View film

Essential films

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Filmography

15 films as actor
  1. 2007The Junior DefendersDetective Drake
  2. 2006The Sensation of SightPrincipal
  3. 2000Boiler RoomConcierge
  4. 1999Henry HillCharles Casper Hill
  5. 1999Raw NerveH. Mackey
  6. 1996The CrucibleEzekiel Cheever
  7. 1996Lone StarFootball Announcer (voice)
  8. 1993Where the Rivers Flow NorthHenry Coville
  9. 1992Malcolm XGuard Wilkins
  10. 1991City of HopeThomas
  11. 1990Days of ThunderLen Dortort
  12. 1989Our TownHowie Newsome
  13. 1988Eight Men OutNew Jersey Fan
  14. 1984The Brother from Another PlanetWhite Cop
  15. 1980Playing for TimeGerman Trooper