John Bennett Perry

Birthday: Jan 4, 1941
Birthplace: Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

Bio: John Bennett Perry has enjoyed a diverse and successful career that spansover the last few decades. Born a natural entertainer in Williamstown,Massachussetts, he started a band with his brother Tony and enjoyed localsuccess. His acting roots were firmly planted in New York where he starredin many Broadway plays and musicals. Splitting time on both coasts,… More Bio: John Bennett Perry has enjoyed a diverse and successful career that spansover the last few decades. Born a natural entertainer in Williamstown,Massachussetts, he started a band with his brother Tony and enjoyed localsuccess. His acting roots were firmly planted in New York where he starredin many Broadway plays and musicals. Splitting time on both coasts, heappeared in numerous commercials, and became easily recognizable as the "OldSpice" sailor in the seventies. John went on to appear in a long list ofdramatic and comedic features using both his sarcastic wit and emotionaldepth to gain fans of moviegoers and critics everywhere. In 1988 he won aWestern Heritage Award for his work on the television drama Independence.John enjoys working with his son, Matthew Perry, and has played his fatherin the film Fools Rush In and the television show Scrubs. He also enjoystouring with his folk/country/comedy band "The Ojai Boys." He lives in Ojaiwith his wife Debbie, two dogs, a couple of horses and about five chickens.