John White (actor)

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John White
Born (1981-06-10) June 10, 1981 (age 43)
OccupationActor
Years active1994–present

John Michael White (born June 10, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Erik Stifler in American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) and its sequel, American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007). He also had a main role on the children's television series The Adventures of Shirley Holmes (1997–2000).

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Career

He began acting during the mid-1990s, appearing on the television series Goosebumps , in The Cuckoo Clock of Doom and The Haunted Mask II episodes, and on The Adventures of Shirley Holmes , among others. John also began to appear in various TV movies and commercials during this time in his career, while still living in Toronto, Ontario. After moving to Los Angeles, John began to appear in higher profile projects, most notably for his role as Erik Stifler in American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile and American Pie Presents: Beta House . [1] He also appeared in the made-for-TV movie She's Too Young , along with the films How to Deal starring Mandy Moore, and Wild Cherry alongside Kristin Cavallari. John has also guest-starred on the CBS drama, Cold Case . In April 2011, he portrayed the youthful John F. Kennedy in the television miniseries, The Kennedys , airing on ReelzChannel and History Television.

John shoot the 2nd season of the HBO series Good Dog , which aired in 2012.

He continues to live and work in Los Angeles, California.

Personal life

John has a brother, Kevin, and two sisters, Andrea, and Stephanie.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Film

Feature films
YearTitleRoleNotes
1995Johnny and ClydeJohnnyTelevision film
Tails You Live, Heads You're DeadKevin QuintTelevision film
1996Call of the WildAdditional voices (voice)
The Legend of Gator Face Danny
The Adventures of Moby DickAdditional voices (voice)
1998The FixerJohnnyTelevision film
2000Manhattan ChaseCop
2001HavenBen BillingsleyTelevision film
After the HarvestCharlie GareTelevision film
2003Fast Food HighAdam
How to Deal Michael Sherwood
Friday NightEricShort film
2004 She's Too Young BradTelevision film
Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story OtisTelevision film
2006 American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile Erik Stifler
2007 American Pie Presents: Beta House
2009 Wild Cherry Franklin Peters
2011Boy ToyJake
2013Hell Hath No FuryUniversal DudeShort film
2015 88 Marvin
Farhope Tower Jake
2016 Below Her Mouth Roofer Matt
2017 Badsville Martin
2018 The Maestro Jerry Goldsmith
ArgosMr. LeviShort film
2019SomniumJoseph HarperShort film
2024Campton ManorJerry

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993 Tales from the Cryptkeeper Teddy (voice)Episode: "Nature"

Credited as Johnny White

1994 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Thomas Jefferson BradshawEpisode: "The Tale of the Carved Stone"
The Mighty Jungle SteveEpisode: "Winston on the Town"
The Magic School Bus Caller (voice)Episode: "Plays Ball"
BlauvogelMichael Ruster / Blauvogel / 12 Year Old BluehawkMain role; 13 episodes
1995 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Ricki Nillson2 episodes
UltraforceAdditional voices (voice)Episode: "Prime Time"
1995–1996 Goosebumps Steve Boswell/Michael Webster3 episodes
1997–2000 The Adventures of Shirley Holmes Francis Boris 'Bo' SawchukMain role; 52 episodes
2000Real Kids, Real AdventuresKaiEpisode: "Avalanche: The Kyle Hale Story"
2002 Undressed LukeSeason 6
2003 Tarzan Justin RhinehartEpisode: "Rules of Engagement"
2004 1-800-Missing CamperEpisode: "A Death in the Family"
2004–2005 6teen Christo (voice)2 episodes
2009 Cold Case Tommy Flanagan '80Episode: "Iced"
2011 The Kennedys Young Jack Kennedy Episode: "Joe's Revenge"
Alphas Sam GirardiEpisode: "Never Let Me Go"
Combat Hospital PFC Nick MarversEpisode: "On the Brink"
2012 Good God Graham PalkRecurring role; 9 episodes
2013 Lucky 7 Det. KilnerEpisode: "Inside Job"
2017 Baskets Mover #1Episode: "Freaks"
2019 Designated Survivor Hotel Front Desk AgentEpisode: "#scaredsh*tless"

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