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John Lizzi John Lizzi is an American freelance actor in film, television and stage. Lizzi is a member of Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and Actors' Equity Association (AEA).

After graduating from high school, Lizzi attended Onondaga Community College and received his Associates Degree in Drama. He knocked around New York acting in small theaters and working temporary jobs until he was drafted into the military. Lizzi served in the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge as a Vietnam Era veteran.

After completing his military service, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Lizzi also went back to school and earned his Bachelor's degree in Theatre from California State University at Northridge.

Career Highlights ~

In the film "Trevor", directed by Peggy Rajski, Lizzi co-starred as Trevor’s Dad. This was the first film to address the issues and concerns of LGBTQ youth. It won an Academy Award® for Best Short film.

On "Seinfeld" (NBC) Lizzi guest starred as the Other Guy in the episode “The Doll”. He was the famous third tenor whose name Jerry and Elaine could never remember, yet Elaine wanted an autograph poster from him for her boyfriend, the “Maestro”.

On "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC) he was the Robert Shapiro character in all the O.J. Simpson trial comedy skits.

Early in his career, Lizzi worked as a double for Robert Blake in the NBC TV series "Joe Dancer" and for Charles Bronson in "Death Wish II".