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My Take
John Magaro is one of those actors who quietly accumulates an enviable filmography without ever chasing the spotlight, and honestly that's exactly what makes him so compelling to watch. Out of Akron, Ohio, trained at Point Park University, he's the kind of performer who disappears into a role — whether he's playing a scrappy young musician in Not Fade Away, wading through the moral swamp of The Big Short, or carrying the near-silent emotional weight of First Cow alongside Orion Lee. That 2019 Kelly Reichardt film is where I think he really announced himself: minimal dialogue, maximum presence. And then Past Lives in 2023 — a smaller but pivotal role where he holds his own against a devastating story without a single false note. No splashy award circuit moment, just an actor who keeps making interesting choices. I respect that more than I can say.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Magaro
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・マガロ
- Reading
- じょん・まがろ
- Born
- February 16, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Akron, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Stow-Munroe Falls High School
- University
- Point Park University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Magaro born?
Born February 16, 1983 (age 43).
Where is John Magaro from?
John Magaro is from Akron, Ohio, United States.
What does John Magaro do?
John Magaro works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.