John Adames, a talented American actor, was born in 1972 and gained recognition for his role as the young kid rescued by Gena Rowlands in the iconic film "Gloria" (1980) directed by John Cassavetes.
As Phil Dawn, Adames found himself in a precarious situation, being protected by the title character who endeavored to save him from the ruthless mobsters who had brutally murdered his parents. Complicating matters further, the duo was in possession of a valuable book that the gangsters were desperate to obtain and were willing to kill for.
Adames' performance in the film sparked a mixed reaction, with some critics praising his work while others were less than impressed. The outcome of this critical debate was that Adames received a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor, which he shared with Laurence Olivier for their respective roles in "The Jazz Singer". Furthermore, Adames received a nomination for the same category at the Stinkers Bad Movie Awards.
Following his departure from the film industry, Adames pursued a new career path, becoming the manager of Soho Billiards in New York City, the city of his birth and where he spent most of his life.
