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John Achorn

Known For
Acting
Born
July 27, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Active Years
1979–2026 (48 Years)
Total Credits
42 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 27, 1946 Chicago, Illinois, USA 42 credits
42
Total Credits
1979–2026
48 Years Career Span
25
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: John Achorn (Acting).
Role: Television and film archivist.
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[1] John Achorn, Male, Birthday: July 27, 1946, Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA. Known for Acting. 37 credits.
[2] Actor: Night of the Comet, Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Teen Wolf (1985). Born July 27, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
[3] Known as Actor. Work includes: Beverly Hills Cop, Night of the Comet, Problem Child, Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall, I Don't Know Jack, The Incredible Shrinking Woman, Born Yesterday, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
[4] Born July 27, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Known for: Night of the Comet (1984), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Teen Wolf (1985).
[5] American actor, director, and educator. Known for character roles in 1980s films: Night of the Comet (1984), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Teen Wolf (1985). Contributions to regional theater and expertise in commedia dell'arte.
[6] Film & TV: Almost Broadway, Born Yesterday, Book of Love, Night of the Comet, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Days of Our Lives, McBride, Lazarus Man, Quantum Leap, and the role of Don Kipper on CBS' Bailey Kipper's P.O.V. Teaches workshops in commedia dell'Arte with Studio Zanni & the Antaeus Academy.
Name: John Achorn.
Profession: American actor, director, and educator.
Birth: July 27, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: John Achorn.
Birth: July 27, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Profession: Actor, director, and educator.
Known for/Credits:
Movies: Night of the Comet (1984), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Teen Wolf (1985), Problem Child, Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall, I Don't Know Jack, The Incredible Shrinking Woman, Born Yesterday, Almost Broadway, Book of Love, McBride, Lazarus Man.
TV Shows: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Days of Our Lives, Quantum Leap, Bailey Kipper’s P.O.V. (role: Don Kipper).
Other professional details: Expertise in commedia dell'arte; teaches workshops in commedia dell'Arte with Studio Zanni and the Antaeus Academy; long-term contributions to regional theater.
Paragraph 1: Personal details and general profession.
John Achorn is an American actor, director, and educator born on July 27, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. He is recognized for his work in various film and television productions, including character roles in 1980s films.
Paragraph 2: Film and TV credits.
His film credits include Night of the Comet (1984), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Teen Wolf (1985), Problem Child, Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall, I Don't Know Jack, The Incredible Shrinking Woman, Born Yesterday, Almost Broadway, Book of Love, McBride, and Lazarus Man. In television, Achorn has appeared in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Days of Our Lives, and Quantum Leap. He also played the role of Don Kipper on the CBS program Bailey Kipper’s P.O.V.
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Beyond his screen work, Achorn has made long-term contributions to regional theater. He possesses expertise in commedia dell'arte and teaches workshops in this discipline through Studio Zanni and the Antaeus Academy.
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John Achorn is an American actor, director, and educator born on July 27, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for his work in film and television, including character roles in 1980s productions such as Night of the Comet (1984), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), and Teen Wolf (1985).

His filmography includes appearances in Problem Child, Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall, I Don't Know Jack, The Incredible Shrinking Woman, Born Yesterday, Almost Broadway, Book of Love, McBride, and Lazarus Man. Achorn's television credits include The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Days of Our Lives, and Quantum Leap. He also performed the role of Don Kipper on the CBS series Bailey Kipper’s P.O.V.

In addition to his acting career, Achorn has contributed to regional theater over a long period. He is an expert in commedia dell'arte and conducts workshops in the subject with Studio Zanni and the Antaeus Academy.
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Career timeline

I Know Catherine, the Log Lady
Blackmail
7 Year Zig Zag
I Don't Know Jack
'Til There Was You
Born YesterdayVictim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story
DefenselessFever
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirProblem ChildBook of LovePastime
Quantum LeapFrom Hollywood to Deadwood
Murphy BrownPatty Hearst
The Little MermaidRay's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
3:15 the Moment of TruthThe Princess Who Had Never LaughedCasey at the Bat
The Golden GirlsTall Tales & LegendsTall Tales & LegendsThe Emperor's New ClothesAnnie Oakley
Night CourtBeverly Hills CopNight of the CometThe Princess and the Pea
The Nightingale
St. ElsewhereAmerican PlayhouseFaerie Tale TheatreFaerie Tale TheatreFaerie Tale Theatre
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Knots Landing

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What movies or TV shows is John Achorn best known for?

John Achorn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I love Christmas Parties (2024), Embarrassing Bodies (2007), Victim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story (1993), Defenseless (1991).

When and where was John Achorn born?

John Achorn was born on July 27, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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John Achorn has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.

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42credits
26films
16TV series
1979–2026active years

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