Jerry L. Beasley, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, was born on June 3, 1965, as the youngest of three siblings. He often joked that his baby book only featured his name, with no photos. From a young age, Jerry's parents encouraged his brothers to participate in sports, while Jerry found solace in his own creative pursuits, including drawing, sketching, storytelling, and character development.
Jerry's fascination with the arts became apparent when he chose to stay home from a family outing to watch Robert Preston and Shirley Jones in the classic Broadway movie-musical "The Music Man" at the tender age of eight. This marked the beginning of his lifelong love affair with the musical, with "The Music Man" remaining his all-time favorite. He would often admit to having dropped everything to play the role of Harold Hill, and his dream of seeing a live production finally came true when his parents took him to Footlite Musicals to watch "Mame" at the age of 12.
This experience sparked a desire to perform onstage, but Jerry's parents were initially resistant to his aspirations. Undeterred, he found solace in the marching band, where he played trumpet for six years. With a growing appreciation for theater, Jerry realized that he'd never actually performed onstage before and decided to join the technical staff of his high school's productions to gain experience in stagecraft. Unfortunately, this exposure also instilled a major case of stage fright, which would prevent him from stepping onto the stage as an actor until his late 40s.
Years later, Jerry's fear was reignited when he asked himself, "What am I afraid of?!" He decided to audition for the Indianapolis Men's Chorus, where he sang for two seasons before moving on to Footlite Musicals' production of Big River. His successful debut marked a turning point in his life, and he went on to perform in a range of musicals, including The Rocky Horror Show, La Cage, White Christmas, and numerous award-winning productions.
Jerry's desire to explore new horizons led him to pursue film opportunities. He has since been involved in three film projects, with three more in development. His first film outing, "Operation Dunkirk," is available to stream on Amazon Prime and Hulu Plus. With a wealth of experience in stage performances, producing shows, and film, Jerry remains eager to take on the next project that comes his way.
