John R. Smith Jnr.
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John is an award-winning. classically-trained, character actor who has worked in CT theatre for nearly 30 years. He & his wife, Tanya Feduik-Smith, are Founders & Artistic Directors of Vagabond Theatre Company in Bridgeport CT. Pre-Covid, his sole focus was stage work. Occasionally playing small film roles as favors for friends. After Covid shuttered theaters he pivoted exclusively to films, including his award-winning performance as Bernie Davis in THE WOODSMAN; the lovable, foul-mouthed catcher, John Faiella, in EEPHUS; and the menacing Tucson in I'VE SEEN ALL I NEED TO SEE
Known for
Credits
Ashes Under the Sand (2025)
as Tech
Michael Solace (—)
as Marcus Shadowman
Worlds (—)
as Jonathan Fischer
Always On (2026)
as Jack
Eephus (2025)
as John Faiella
Curdled Café (—)
as Buddy
The Woodsman (2022)
as Bernie Davis
Breakfast of Champions (2024)
as Elvis
The Red Reina (—)
as Moka Joe
The History of Everything Circa 1993: F/K/A Kissy Cousins Monster Babies (—)
as Mooner
Ericson, the Auteur (2024)
as Stevie (voice)
I’ve Seen All I Need to See (2025)
as Tucson
Take from Me (2024)
as Teddy