John La Briola, a talented American actor, embarked on a journey of self-discovery by studying theater at the University of Colorado, where he majored in Creative Writing. For seven illustrious years, he honed his skills as a freelance journalist and regular contributor to Village Voice Media's national chain of alternative weeklies, including the renowned Denver-based Westword.
As he approached midlife, La Briola made the bold decision to uproot himself and settle in the vibrant city of Stockholm, Sweden. He began to explore new creative avenues, taking on roles as an extra and voice artist before finally breaking into professional acting at the age of 51.
His breakthrough performance came when he played the enigmatic Italian conceptual artist, Mr. Alanzo, in the pseudo-documentary "The Human Love Volcano". This marked the beginning of a successful acting career, which has since seen him take on a diverse range of roles.
La Briola's impressive credits include his portrayal of the delusional organist, John Doe, in the multiple award-winning "Pipe Dream", which earned the prestigious NatGeo Genius Award. The Grand Jury, comprising renowned Hollywood composers Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe, recognized his outstanding performance.
Throughout his career, La Briola has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on a wide range of roles that showcase his remarkable range. These include devils and angels, assorted misfits, and even a meek retiree struggling with dementia in the award-winning, independent road trip feature "Finding Alice".
