About John
John Coleman Demers is an American actor born in North Carolina. He began performing in musical theater at the age of six and has since transitioned into film and television, earning lead roles in various projects, including films and television. John starred in the three-time Midsouth Regional Emmy-nominated television pilot of Rusty Bucket Kids and continues to refine his craft through ongoing classes, seminars, and workshops.
Trained in the Stanislavski method, he is known for his ability to balance humor and intensity, often portraying grounded and complex characters. Outside of acting, John enjoys spending time on the water or the slopes and playing golf.
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Light Brown
Film
Brody Van Arnam | The Drive
Lead
Rene Olmos | The Battle of Moores Creek
Lead
Richard Valentine | First Date
Lead
Connor Reveley | Brother of the Bride
Lead
Maya Haston | The Damned Thing
Lead
Carter Hall | West of Mars
Supporting
Kersten Parella | Sophomore Year 2020
Supporting
Simon Wesely | A Very Southern Church
Supporting
Television
Whistle Stop Media | Rusty Bucket Kids’ Club
Series Regular
Training
in-STUDIO | Sit-Com Series Training | Drew Matthews
in-STUDIO | On-Set Actor Training | Drew Matthews
Film Actors' Studio Charlotte | Studio Level III | Lon Bumgarner
Film Actors' Studio Charlotte | Technique Level II | Lon Bumgarner
Film Actors' Studio Charlotte | Subtext Level I | Lon Bumgarner
Whistle Stop Media | Mentorship | Kevin Robert McDermott
Special Skills
Boat Operator (40ft & under); Professional deckhand yachting experience; Basic Firefighting, First Aid & CPR; STCW Training; Firearms Training; Basic stunt training (falls); Golf; Cycling; Skiing (water and winter); Wakeboarding & wakesurfing; Basic Automotive repair; Power & hand tools; Accents (Deep south; British - RP); Singing (Intermediate); Weight Training; US Passport: Active