John Lacy is an American actor-director-writer residing in Los Angeles, with a rich family background that has nurtured his creative pursuits.
Born in Iowa City, John's father, Robert Lacy, was a writer who studied at the Iowa Writer's Workshop under the mentorship of renowned authors Kurt Vonnegut and Richard Yates, alongside notable writers such as Andre Dubus, William Harrison, Theodore Weesner, and James Crumley. The family later relocated to Minneapolis after Robert took a position as a speech writer for the late Senator Nick Coleman.
John's mother, Lyn Ellen Lacy, is an accomplished educator and published author, specializing in children's visual literacy. His older brother, Peter Lacy, is an innovator in corporate culture integration in Seattle, and his older sister, Ruth Grim, is a museum curator in Daytona, Florida.
John's acting career began in 1988, initially appearing in beer commercials and music videos. After extensive study, stage work, and commitment to the Meisner technique, his roles improved significantly, booking several guest starring roles on Miller/Boyett Production situation comedies. He then landed his first significant film role as 'Fector' in Nancy Savoca's anti-war love story Dogfight.
Since then, John's stock has risen steadily year after year, appearing in top-rated television programs, television commercials, and supporting roles in several notable films, including Just Mercy. His powerful performance as Howard Madson in the 2019 FX series American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace received considerable critical acclaim.
John has also established a reputation as a career coach and motivational speaker for aspiring talent entering the entertainment business. His acting studio in Burbank, The Lacy Group Acting Studio, has been instrumental in developing and cultivating some of the most promising young actors in Hollywood.
John has been married to Karin Lacy since 1994, and they have three sons. He created the critically acclaimed Crime Noir web series The Reveal, using over 30 actors from his acting studio, and followed it up with another web series creation, The Adventures of Hollywood & Vine, a screwball comedy depicting a pair of struggling actor roommates' daily struggles.
John's feature film debut, Custody Road, won Best Editing at the Auckland International Film Festival and streamed on Amazon Prime, Google Play, and iTunes. His second feature, Rosebud Lane, is scheduled for release in August 2021.
