"All of these 90 actors are professionally accomplished in the American accent. I highly recommend every one of them." - Click on actors’ photos for info about their lessons and association with John. Click again for further info and testimonial letters.

Adult Actors

Chris Hemsworth Thor ( 2011 ) John worked with Chris Hemsworth on a weekly basis for six months in 2007. This was during his time on Home and Away,and prior to his landing the role in Star Trek. Click for further information	Andy Whitfield Spartacus ( 2010 ) John was the Dialogue Director on Gabriel, in which Andy starred. John also coached Andy once a week for a further six months in a Standard American Accent prior to his Spartacus audition. Click for further information	Tammin Sursok Flicka 2 ( 2010 ) Spectacular ( 2009 ) The Young and the Restless ( 2009 ) John coached Tammin for two years during her Home and Away days, prior to her move to America. He also coached her over the telephone for all of her LA auditions and for some of her TV and film roles. Click for Testimonial	Isabel Lucas Red Dawn ( 2010 ) The Pacific ( 2010 ) Transformer 2 ( 2009 ) Isabel attended a six week American MasterClass taught by John at a Sydney acting school, during her time on Home and Away. On arriving in America, she landed the role of Alice in Transformers 2. Click for Testimonial
Rose Byrne Troy ( 2004 ) - Opposite Brad Pitt and Damages ( 2010 ) At the request of her agent, Robyn Gardiner, Rose took private lessons with John for two months for her role of Alex in Wicker Park. She played a lead role, opposite Josh Hartnett and Diane Kruger. Click for Testimonial Xavier Samuel Twilight - Eclipse 2010 John coached Xavier Samuel in a Standard American accent for his audition for the part of Riley in the film Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Xavier booked the job and shot the film in the US in 2009. Click for further information David Wenham Public Enemies ( 2009 ) Australia ( 2008 ) The Lord of the Rings ( 2003 ) John coached David Wenham over the last two months of 2009 in a Standard American accent. David then auditioned for several  American roles in Los Angeles in late December of the same year. Click for further information
Rachael Taylor Shutter ( 2008 ) Transformers ( 2007 ) Dynasty (2005 ) John coached Rachael in a Standard American accent, during the ADR sessions for The Mystery of Natalie Wood. John also coached Rachael into a British-RP accent to play Catherine Oxenberg in Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure. Click for further information	Luke Ford Animal Kingdom ( 2010 ) The Mummy III ( 2008 ) John taught Luke at the Actor’s Pulse, Sydney in 2002. He also coached Luke in a Texan accent for his audition for the film, Junction Boys, which he landed. In 2007 John again successfully coached Luke for his audition for The Mummy 3. Click for further information	Yvonne Strahovski Chuck ( 2007 - 2011 ) John coached Yvonne in a Standard American accent once a week for eight weeks, prior to her move to the US. After two weeks in America, Yvonne booked the lead role of Sarah Walker in the NBC series Chuck. Click for Testimonial	Nicholas Bishop The Land of the Astronauts ( 2010 ) Past Life ( 2010 ) John coached Nicholas Bishop in a Standard American accent for the ADR section of Past Life. Nicholas plays the lead role of Price Whatley in the one-hour TV drama series directed by Deran Serafian for the FOX network. Click for Testimonial
Natalie Bassingthwaite Underbelly III ( 2010 ) Counterstrike ( 2002 ) John first coached Natalie on the film Counterstrike in his capacity of Dialogue Director. He also coached her for her role of Sandy in Grease, ADR for The Mystery of Natalie Wood, and privately for 6 months. Click for further information Adam-Jon Fiorentino Mary Poppins - Broadway ( 2009 ) Saturday Night Fever - West End In his capacity as Accent Coach for the original Australian production of Saturday Night Fever, John coached Adam-Jon for 6 weeks in a Bronx accent. Adam-Jon played the lead role of Tony Manero. Click for testimonial Aaron Jeffrey X-Men Origins: Wolverine ( 2009 ) McLeod's Daughters ( 2008 ) John coached Aaron privately once a week over a 6 week period in a standard American Accent. He also coached Aaron for his audition for X-Men Origins: Wolverine in which Aaron landed the role of ‘Thomas Logan’. Click for Testimonial
Rodger Corser RUSH ( 2011 ) John coached Roger in a standard American Accent over a 3 month period for his auditions for several US pilots. He also coached Roger for a supporting role in an established American Television Series. Click for more information	Leah Purcell The Starter Wife ( 2007 ) Stuff Happens - Play ( 2005 ) In his capacity as Accent Coach and Dialogue Director for the play Stuff Happens by David Hare, John taught Leah a standard American Accent. He also coached Leah into the exact voice and vocal mannerisms of Condoleezza Rice which is the part Leah played. Click for more information	Russell Dykstra Romulus, My Father ( 2007 ) Stuff Happens - Play ( 2005 ) For The Laramie Project John taught Russell a standard American and Wyoming accent. For Stuff Happens by David Hare, John coached Russell into the exact voice of Donald Rumsfeld, winning him the 2006 Helpmann Award for Best Supporting Actor. Click for Testimonial	Holly Brisley Sinbad and the Minotaur ( 2010 ) Dynasty ( 2005 ) John first taught Holly in 2002 in a Standard American Acting class. Over the next 2 years he coached her privately. As Dialogue Director on the film Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure, John coached Holly to do the voice of Heather Locklear. Click for Testimonial
Vanessa Gray Beauty and the Beast ( 2009 ) The Strip ( 2008 ) Lucy ( 2003 ) In his job of Dialogue Director on the film Lucy John taught and coached Vanessa to capture and replicate the exact voice of Carole Lombard, which is the part she played. Click for Testimonial Renee Bargh The Condender Australia ( 2009 ) National Bingo Night ( 2007 ) Renee was a member of John’s 7 week Masterclass in early 2010. John continued to teach Renee privately prior to her relocating to the United States. Click for Testimonial Ian Roberts Superman Returns 2006 John has coached Ian privately over a 2 year period in a Standard American Accent. In his job as Accent Coach on the film Superman Returns John coached Ian for his role of ‘Riley’ (the head henchman to Kevin Spacey). Click for Testimonial
Roy Billing Chronicles of Narnia ( 2010 ) Underbelly II ( 2009 ) John first worked with Roy as the Dialogue Director and Accent Coach on The United States of Nothing by Stephen Sewell . He coached Roy in a New Orleans accent. Click for Testimonial	Wayne Blair True West - Play ( 2010 ) Stuff Happens - Play ( 2005 ) John taught Wayne the voice and vocal mannerisms of Colin Powell in the play Stuff Happens. John also coached Wayne in a Southern African American Accent for the plays Jesus Hopped the A Train, and Tot Mum – directed by Steven Soderbergh. Click for Testimonial	Angie Milliken Passenger ( 2009 ) My Zinc Bed - Play ( 2003 ) John worked with Angie in his capacity of Accent Coach on the production of My Zinc Bed at Belvoir Street Theatre in 2003. The play was written by David Hare and directed by Neil Armfield. John coached Angie in a Scandanavian accent. Click for Testimonial	Greg Stone City Homicide ( 2007 ) Stuff Happens - Play ( 2005 ) John coached Greg into a perfect replication of George W Bush for the play Stuff Happens by David Hare. Greg won the Best Actor at the 2005 Helpmann Awards for capturing the exact look, mannerisms and voice of George W Bush. Click for Testimonial
Robert Mammone The Condemned ( 2007 ) The Matrix Revolutions ( 2003 ) John coached Robert in a standard American Accent during the ADR Session for his lead role of 'Berckel' in the film The Condemned. The film starred Stone Cold Steve Austin and was directed by Scott Wiper. Click for more information Manu Bennett Sinbad and the Minotaur ( 2010 ) The Condemned ( 2007 ) John coached Manu in a Standard American Accent for the ADR sessions of The Condemned (2007) and The Marine (2006). Prior to these films, John coached Manu privately in his audition scenes for several American film roles. Click for more information Ritchie Singer Dynasty ( 2005 ) Crocodile Dundee ( 1986 ) John coached Ritchie in Standard American for his auditoin for the lead part of 'Richard Sharpiro' in Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure, Ritchie booked the job. John then worked with Ritchie daily for 7 weeks as the films Dialogue Director. Click for Testimonial
Zoe Naylor The Reef ( 2010 ) McLeod's Daughters ( 2005 - 2009 ) John coached Zoe privately for 3 months in a Standard American Accent in the year 2007. More recently, John coached Zoe for several auditions that she for US Pilots and TV Series including CSI: NY for CBS. Click for Testimonial	Victoria Thaine The Loved Ones ( 2009 ) Son of the Mask ( 2005 ) John coached Victoria as one of a dozen students in a 6 week American acting and accent course. Following the course he coached her privately in Standard American on a regular basis over a one year period (2006). Click for Testimonial	Jamie Durie The Oprah Winfrey Show ( 2006 ) Backyard Blitz ( 2003 ) For 4 hours every Thursday night from June to August 2000 John taught Jamie, Acting For The Camera at the school On Camera Connections. He also coached Jamie in an American accent privately for another 3 months at his studio in Malabar. Click for Testimonial	Renae Berry Saturday Night Fever ( 2004 ) Chicago - Musical (( 1998 -1999 ) John coached Renae in a Standard American Accent for her lead role in the musical Get Happy (2003) at Star City Casino. John coached Renae in a Bronx Accent for her lead role in Saturday Night Fever (2004) also at Star City Casino. Click for more information
Bartholomew John Dynasty ( 2005 ) Lucy: The Lucille Ball Story ( 2003 ) John coached Bart on two US TV movies. Bart played the supporting role of ‘Hubbell Robinson’ in Lucy (2003), and the lead role in Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure (2005) for which John coached him into the exact voice of John Forsythe. Click for Testimonial Tara Morice The Laramie Project - Play ( 2001 ) Strictly Ballroom ( 1992 ) John taught Tara Morice in a Standard American Accent and various southern dialects for her role in the Australian premiere of The Laramie Project. He also coached her privately for several American TV and film auditions. Click for Testimonial Tom O'Sullivan X-Men Origins: Wolverine ( 2009 ) Fools Gold ( 2008 ) John coached Tom privately over a period of 6 months in 2006 in a Standard American Accent. Tom booked the lead role on the video game LA Noire, and the films Fools Gold (2008) and X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). Click for Testimonial
Jack Campbell All Saints ( 2009 ) Gabriel ( 2007 ) In his capacity as Dialogue Director on the Australian feature film Gabriel, John coached Jack into a Standard American Accent for his role of ‘Raphael’. Since then John has coached Jack privately for several US auditions. Click for Testimonial	Laura Andon The Australian Lifesaver ( 2010 ) Square TV - Presenter ( 2009 ) John taught Laura Andon privately in Standard American over a three month period. He also coaches her regularly for her American auditions. Click for Testimonial	Vincent Stone Superman Returns ( 2006 ) Love My Way ( 2004 ) John coached Vincent privately prior to his audition for Superman Returns in a Standard American Accent. Vincent booked the role of Grant (one of Kevin Spacey’s henchman). As ADR Dialogue Director on the film, John continued to coach Vincent. Click for Testimonial	Gillian Jones The Tree ( 2010 ) Suddenly Last Summer - Play ( 2000 ) John coached Gillian in a Southern American Accent for her role of Mrs Venable in the play Suddenly Last Summer directed by Neil Armfield at the Belvoir Street Theatre in 2000. John was the Accent Coach on this production. Click for Testimonial
Christian Clark The Gates of Hell ( 2008 ) Gabriel ( 2007 ) John coached Christian privately for a year in a Standard American Accent. John again coached Christian in Standard American as the Dialogue Director and Accent Coach on the films Gabriel (2007) and The Gates of Hell (2008). Click for Testimonial Sam Haft Underbelly ( 2008 ) Pugilist Specialist - Play ( 2007 ) John coached Sam 3 days a week for 4 weeks into a Southern Dialect for his role of Major John Brady in the play Pugilist Specialist written by Adriano Shaplin in 2007. Click for Testimonial William Zappa Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior ( 1981) The Phantom ( 1996 ) John was the Accent Coach and Dialouge Director on the play "The Goat or Who is Sylvia?" by Edward Albee. William Zappa played the lead role. John coached William in a Standard American accent over a 5 week rehersal period. Click for Testimonial
Mitchell Butel Avenue Q - Play ( 2010 ) The Laramie Project - Play ( 2001 ) John and Mitch first worked together on the Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman. Mitch played several roles for which John coached him in Standard American and also New York and Texan dialects. Click for Testimonial	Paul Tassone Underbelly III ( 2010 ) Men's Group ( 2008 ) Paul was a member of John’s 7 week Masterclass in early 2010. John continued to teach Paul privately prior to his relocating to the United States. Click for Testimonial	Jesse Rosenfeld Neighbours ( 2008 ) Paradise Road ( 2007 ) John coached Jesse in a series of private classes in 2007. Together they worked on a number of regional accents such as Mid-West, Deep South and Texan dialects. John also taught Jesse the geographic, socioeconomic and cultural relevance of these dialects. Click for Testimonial	Johnny Boxer Dynasty ( 2005 ) Lucy: The Lucille Ball Story ( 2003 ) John coached Johnny once a week for 3 months in 2007 into a Standard American Accent. As the Dialogue Director of Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure (2005) John again coached Johnny in a Moldavian Dialect. Click for Testimonial
Pamela Jikiemi Doubt - Play ( 2008 ), McReele - Play ( 2008 ), Inspector Morse ( 1993 ) John coached Pamela for six weeks in a Standard American Accent in 2005. In 2006 John coached Pamela into an African/American Dialect for her part in the Sydney Theatre Company Production of Doubt and in 2008 for her part in the Ensemble production of McReele. Click for Testimonial Ashwin Gore Ace in the Hole ( 2009 ) You Can't Curry Love ( 2009 ) John taught Ashwin a Stanard American Accent and several American Dialects over a 2 year period. In 2009 John again coached Ashwin in a Standard American Accent for his role in the US TV movie Ace in the Hole. Click for Testimonial Rajan Velu I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant ( 2009 ) Superman Returns ( 2006 ) In his job as a speech teacher and accent coach at the Actors Centre Australia, John taught Rajan a Standard American Accent. In 2006 he again coached Rajan for his role on Superman Returns. Click for Testimonial
Steve Le Marquand Beneath Hill 60 ( 2010 ) Vertical Limit ( 2000 ) John first worked with Steve as the Dialogue Director and Accent Coach on Buried Child by Sam Shepard. He coached Steve in a Mid-West country accent. Click for Testimonial	Kate Mulvany Underbelly Files ( 2011 ) Buried Child - Play ( 2002 ) John first worked with Kate as the Dialogue Director and Accent Coach on Buried Child by Sam Shepard. He coached Kate in a Standard American accent. Click for Testimonial	Salvatore Coco Underbelly III ( 2010 ) South Pacific-TV ( 2001 ) Salvatore was a member of John’s 7 week Masterclass in early 2010. Salvatore continued private lessons with John for a further 6 months. Click for Testimonial	Damon Herriman CSI ( 2010 ) Buried Child - Play ( 2002 ) John first worked with Damon as the Dialogue Director and Accent Coach on Buried Child by Sam Shepard. He coached Damon in a Standard American accent. Click for Testimonial
Marty Lynes Packed to the Rafters ( 2010 ) McLeod's Daughters ( 2008 ) John coached Marty in a Standard American Accent for his audition for the American film Bianca. Marty booked the job. Martin continued private lessons with John for another three months. Click for Testimonial Chum Ehelepola All Saints ( 2007 ) The Surgeon ( 2005 ) John taught Chum privately in Standard American over a three month period. He also coaches him regularly for his American auditions. Click for Testimonial Ed Wightman Superman Returns ( 2006 ) HurlyBurly – Play ( 2005 ) In his capacity as Dialogue Director and Accent Coach on Hurlyburley by David Rabe, John coached Ed in a standard American accent for his role as Eddie. Click for Testimonial
Laura Dundovic Miss Universe Australia 2008 For several weeks in early 2010, John coached Laura in a Standard American Accent. Since then Laura has auditioned for several TV pilots and a big film role. Click for Testimonial	Rob Flanagan X-men Origins: Wolverins ( 2009 ) Superman Returns ( 2006 ) John and Rob met in an 8 week American acting and accent seminar. Rob then became a private student for about a year. John coached Rob in Superman Returns and X-men Origins: Wolverins and for all his American auditions. Click for Testimonial	Silvia Colloca Vampire Killers ( 2009 ) Van Helsing ( 2004 ) John coached Silvia privately over a 6 month period (and presently) in standard American. He also coaches her for American and other auditions. Click for Testimonial	Vanya Tuarau International Fashion and Print Model ( 2005 - Present )   Vanya is making a transition from her present job as an International Model to an Actress. John has taught her a Standard American Accent, several American dialects and American acting skills over 3 years. Vanya is particularly good in doing a fine Southern accent. Click for Testimonial
Paul Winchester Crownies ( 2011 ) Underbelly ( 2010 ) John and Paul worked together privately over a 2 year period. John coached Paul in a standard American accent and serveral American dialects which included Texan, Deep South and New York. He also coached Paul in an American acting class at On Camera Connections. Click for Testimonial Matt Zeremes Underbelly Files ( 2011 ) Jesus Hopped the Train - Play 2008 John and Matt have worked together for over 2 years. John originally coached Matt in a New York Puerto Rican accent for the play Jesus Hopped the A Train. John was the dialogue and accent coach for this production. Click for Testimonial Jak Wyld The 25th Reich ( 2010 ) Fear Kills ( 2008 ) John and Jak first met on the film Fear Kills in which Jak played a lead and John was the Accent Coach. After this movie, John and Jak worked together privately. John recently coached Jak in a Texan accent for his role in the film The 3rd Reich.   Click for Testimonial
Ian "Lofty" Fulton Voice Actor - Movie Trailers John and Lofty started working together in 2008. Lofty is one of the top voice over artists in Australia. Over the years John and Lofty have worked very hard on Lofty's standard American accent. Lofty has recently been asked to join two of the biggest voice over agents in the U.S. Click for Testimonial	Max Cullen Australia ( 2008 ) Buried Child - Play ( 2006 ) John and Max started working together in 2001. The play was I Ought to Be in Pictures in which Max was the lead and John was the Accent Coach. They have worked on other projects including Buried Child, in which both appeared and John was the Accent Coach. Click for Testimonial	Katherine Cullen The Seagull - Play ( 2010 ) I Ought to Be in Pictures - Play (2001) John and Katherine first met on I Ought to Be in Pictures in which John coached her in a New York accent. Other jobs have included an international Heineken Beer Ad in which John coached Katherine in a Standard American accent. Click for Testimonial
Young Adults
Luke Mitchell Home & Away ( 2010 ) Silver Logie Winner ( 2010 ) John is presently coaching Luke in a Standard American Accent on a weekly basis, and has been doing so for the last 6 months. Luke is currently playing a lead role on Home & Away for the Seven Network. Click for Testimonial	Sophie Luck Blue Water High ( 2008 ) A.F.I. Winner ( 2005 ) John coached Sophie on a weekly basis for 6 months in a Standard American Accent and American Acting technique for the school The Sydney Talent Company. Sophie won the 2005 AFI Award for Best Young Actor. Click for Testimonial	Amy Beckwith The Gates of Hell ( 2008 ) Blue Water High ( 2008 ) John coached Amy privately in a Standard American Accent once a week for 3 months. He also worked with Amy on her role of Maddy for the film The Gates of Hell (2008). John was the Accent Coach on this film. Click for Testimonial	Rowan Witt Underbelly III ( 2010 ) The Matrix ( 2000 ) John worked has with Rowan from mid 2009 on a semi regular basis. He has taught Rowan Standard American, New York, Southern, English RP, audition technique as well as speech and vocal skills. Click for Testimonial
Jody Kennedy Three Blind Mice ( 2008 ) Headland ( 2007 ) Jody studied with John in 2006 on a regular basis until her move to the United States in 2008. John taught Jody a Standard American and several US dialects including New York, Texan and Southern. Click for Testimonial Kirby Lee Burgess High School Musical ( 2009 ) New Idea Magazine TVC ( 2010 ) John coached Kirby in a Standard American Accent once a week over a 3 month period. He also coached her in Standard American for her High School Musical audition for which she booked the job. Click for Testimonial Mitzi Ruhlmann Home and Away ( 2010 ) Sunrise ( 2010 ) Mitzi was a member of John’s 7 week Masterclass in early 2010. John continues to work with Mitzi on her US auditions. Click for Testimonial
Ryan Zaher RUSH ( 2010 ) Neighbours ( 2009 ) John taught Ryan privately in Standard American over a three month period. He also coaches him regularly for his American auditions. Click for Testimonial	Bonnie Ferguson Oliver! - Musical ( 2008 ) Trial by Jury - Musical ( 2007 ) Bonnie completed John's 7 week lesson Master Class over a period of 2 months in 2010. Bonnie continues to work with John on a regular basis when she has auditions that require an accent other than Australian. John also coaches Bonnie in audition technique. Click for Testimonial	James Anderson Receipe for Murder ( 2010 ) Tequila Rose - Short Play ( 2008 ) John and James have worked together from 2009 to the present. John has coached James in Standard American plus several American dialects. He has also coached James in English RP and American audition and acting techniques. Click for Testimonial	Charlie MacLennan Home and Away ( 2010 ) Underbelly II ( 2008 ) John taught Charlie over a 7 month period in a Standard American accent. He also coaches her for Australian and International auditions on an on-going basis. Click for Testimonial
Charlotte Best Home and Away ( 2007 - 2010 ) John and Charlotte first started working together in early 2010. John prepared Charlotte for an audition for a lead role in J.J Abram’s Darlings (a remake of Little Darlings). Click for Testimonial Renee Lindsay Take, Me, There ( 2010 ) Alien Abduction ( 2009 ) Renee was a member of John's seven week Master Class in 2009. She has continued to study privately with John to the present time. John has taught Renee a Standard American accent and New York, Boston, Southern and Texan dialects. Click for Testimonial Stephanie Jaja Facade ( 2011 ) House on Fire - Play ( 2010 ) Stephanie and John started private lessons in Standard American and American dialects in October 2010. She continues to see John on a regular basis. John also coaches her in American acting techniques. Click for Testimonial
Sami Tauber Anything Goes - Musical ( 2010 ) Strangers - Play - ATYP ( 2010 ) John and Sami started working together in 2010. He coached Sami in a Standard American accent and several American dialects. He coaches her on a continuing basis for all her auditions and performances. Click for Testimonial	Jordan Warner Annie – Musical ( 2010 ) Burnt By The Sun – Play ( 2010 ) John started coaching Jordan in September 2010 in a Standard American accent. He also coached her in an English accent for her auditions for the Stage Musicals Mary Poppins and Dr Zhivago. Click for Testimonial	Will Cottle Treasure Island – Musical ( 2010 ) Waiting for Godot – Play ( 2010 ) John and Will began working together in late 2010. John coached Will over 3 months in a Standard American accent. He also helps Will with his American audition pieces. Click for Testimonial	Adrien Nookadu You're Too Beautiful ( Song 2010 ) McDonald College ( Student 2010 ) John taught and coached Adrien privately over a period of 9 months in 2009 - 2010 in a Standard American accent. He also works with Adrien on the dialouge and lyrics for American Muscials, Plays and Audition scenes. Click for Testimonial
Natasha Dicianni McClymonts - Music Video ( 2009 ) Student at McDonald College 2011 John has been coaching Natasha as a private student since January 2009. He has taught her a Standard American accent. He has also adviced her on what other classes to take and what schools to attend. On John's advice, Natasha is currently attending The McDonald College. Click for Testimonial Sabeena Manalis Housos ( 2011 ) Underbelly III ( 2010 ) Privately in Standard American over a 3 month period. He also coaches her regularly in acting, voice and for her American auditions. He also adviced her on her plan relocation to the USA. Click for Testimonial Lucia Mundell Hungry Beast - ABC ( 2009 - 2010 ) SCORCHED ( 2008 ) John coached Lucia for her audition for the American Pilot of a one hour TV series called Locke and Key. Lucia took 3 lessons prior to her audition. She will be doing regular classes with John in the future. Click for Testimonial
Jameson Birks All For Kids - Channel 7 John first met Jameson when he was asked to do an audition for an American agent. John and Jameson have been working together every week from the beginning of 2011. John is currently teaching Jameson a standard American accent and coaching him in American acting. Click for Testimonial U'll B De Next Going to The States! Dummy yummy Click for Testimonial

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