John Magaro
Biography
John Robert Magaro, born on February 16, 1983, is an accomplished American actor. His filmography includes notable roles in several films such as Not Fade Away (2012), The Big Short (2015), Carol (2015), Overlord (2018), First Cow (2019), Showing Up (2022), The Mistress (2022), and Past Lives (2023). In addition to his film work, Magaro has made significant contributions to television, appearing in popular series like Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black from 2015 to 2019, The Umbrella Academy in 2019, and the Amazon series Crisis in Six Scenes in 2016.
Magaro began his journey in theater, marking his Broadway debut in 2016. He portrayed the character Earl Williams, an escaped convict, in the revival of The Front Page. His diverse body of work showcases his versatility as an actor, spanning various genres and formats. With each project, John Magaro continues to establish himself as a talented performer in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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The Mastermind
2025 • Fred
Köln 75
2025 • Keith Jarrett
The Finest Hours (2016)
2016 • Ervin Maske
Sylvie's Love
2020
Assassination of a High School President
2008
Overlord (2018)
2018 • Private First Class Lyle Tibbet
Call Jane
2022 • Detective Chilmark
LaRoy, Texas
2024 • Ray
First Cow
2020 • Cookie
Not Fade Away
2012 • Douglas Damiano
The Life Before Her Eyes
2007 • Michael Patrick
Carol
2015 • Dannie McElroy
Don't Worry Baby
2016 • Robert Lang
Marshall
2017
Lansky (2021)
2021 • Young Meyer Lansky
September 5
2024 • Geoffrey Mason
The Many Saints of Newark
2021 • Silvio Dante
Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer
2025 • Keane
Past Lives
2023 • Arthur
Unbroken
2014
Big George Foreman
2023 • Desmond
Materialists
2025