Southside Johnny

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Southside Johnny (specifically focusing on Acting) based only on provided sources.
Constraints:
Verifiable facts only.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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Source [1]: Southside Johnny (John Lyon), born Dec 4, 1948, Neptune, NJ. Known for Acting. 12 known credits.
Source [2]: Southside Johnny Lyon, born Dec 4, 1948, Neptune, NJ. Actor known for Home Alone (1990), Adventures in Babysitting (1987), and The Karate Kid Part II (1986).
Source [3]: Known as an Actor. Work includes: Adventures in Babysitting, Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock & Roll, The Jersey Sound, Between the Lines, Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Dukes.
Source [4]: John Lyon (born Dec 4, 1948), known professionally as Southside Johnny. Retired American singer-songwriter who fronted Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
John Lyon, known professionally as Southside Johnny, was born on December 4, 1948, in Neptune, New Jersey, USA. While he is a retired American singer-songwriter who fronted the band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, he is also recognized for his work in acting.
Paragraph 2: Acting Credits.
His acting credits include appearances in films such as The Karate Kid Part II (1986), Adventures in Babysitting (1987), and Home Alone (1990). His body of work as an actor includes various other titles, such as Between the Lines and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Dukes.
Paragraph 3: Additional Media/Television.
Other credits associated with his acting career include Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock & Roll, The Jersey Sound, Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Draft 1:
John Lyon, known professionally as Southside Johnny, was born on December 4, 1948, in Neptune, New Jersey, USA. He is a retired American singer-songwriter who fronted the band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. In addition to his musical career, he is recognized for his work as an actor.

His acting credits include roles in films such as The Karate Kid Part II (1986), Adventures in Babysitting (1987), and Home Alone (1990). His professional work also includes appearances in titles such as Between the Lines and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Dukes.

Other notable credits in his career include Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock & Roll, The Jersey Sound, Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Word Count Check:
Draft 1 is approximately 135 words. I need to reach 180-260 words.
Expanding (carefully using only provided facts):
I need to ensure I don't add fluff that isn't a "fact." I can elaborate on the specific details provided.

Revised Draft:
John Lyon, who is known professionally as Southside Johnny, was born on December 4,