John R. Smith Jnr.
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 2022–2026 (5 Years)
- Total Credits
- 14 credits in database
Biography
John R. Smith Jnr. is an award-winning, classically-trained character actor who has worked in the Connecticut theatre scene for nearly 30 years. His performance history includes childhood beginnings with improvised puppet shows and superhero adventures, progressing through drama club and stand-up memorization to professional stage and screen work. Along with his wife, Tanya Feduik-Smith, he serves as a founder and artistic director of the Vagabond Theatre Company located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Before COVID-19 shuttered theaters, his primary focus was stage work, occasionally taking on small film roles as favors for friends. Following the pandemic closures, he pivoted exclusively to films. His notable film roles include Bernie Davis in The Woodsman, the catcher John Faiella in Eephus, and Tucson in I've Seen All I Need to See.
Career overview
John R. Smith Jnr. is an award-winning, classically-trained character actor who has worked in the Connecticut theatre scene for nearly 30 years. His passion for performing began in childhood through improvising puppet shows with his brother and cousin, as well as creating superhero adventures for his grandparents' family audiences, eventually progressing through mimicking television characters, memorizing stand-up albums, drama club, and professional acting. Alongside his wife, Tanya Feduik-Smith, he serves as a Founder and Artistic Director of the Vagabond Theatre Company located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, his focus was exclusively on stage work, occasionally taking on small film roles as favors for friends. After Covid-19 shuttered theaters, he pivoted exclusively to film work. His film credits include his award-winning performance as Bernie Davis in The Woodsman, the role of the lovable, foul-mouthed catcher John Faiella in Eephus, and the menacing character Tucson in I've Seen All I Need to See.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- Always On (2026) as Jack
- The Trouble With Tessa (2025) as Robert
- Eephus (2025) as John Faiella
- Ashes Under the Sand (2025) as Tech
- I’ve Seen All I Need to See (2025) as Tucson
- Ericson, the Auteur (2024) as Stevie (voice)
- Take from Me (2024) as Teddy
- Breakfast of Champions (2024) as Elvis
- The Woodsman (2022) as Bernie Davis
- Michael Solace as Marcus Shadowman
- Worlds as Jonathan Fischer
- The Red Reina as Moka Joe
- Curdled Café as Buddy
- The History of Everything Circa 1993: F/K/A Kissy Cousins Monster Babies as Mooner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John R. Smith Jnr. best known for?
John R. Smith Jnr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Eephus (2025).
How many credits does John R. Smith Jnr. have?
John R. Smith Jnr. has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2022 to 2026.
What is John R. Smith Jnr.'s background in cinema and television?
John R. Smith Jnr. is an award-winning, classically-trained character actor who has worked in the Connecticut theatre scene for nearly 30 years. His performance history includes childhood beginnings with improvised puppet shows and superhero adventures, progressing through drama club and stand-up memorization to profes...
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