Johnny Messner is an American actor and producer, known for his role as Bill Johnson in the 2004 action-adventure film “Anaconda: In Search of the Blood Orchid.”
Known for his rugged on-screen persona, Meissner has gone on to great success in both film and television, appearing in roles such as “Tears of the Sun” and “Get scared and run away.”
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- Full name: Johnny Messner
- Date of birth: April 11, 1970
- Age: 54 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: United States, New York, Syracuse
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Actor, producer
- Height: 1.85m
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: One brother, one sister
- Spouse: Avril Grace
- Children: Jameson West Messner, Rocco McQueen Messner
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: German, Italian and Spanish ancestry
- Net worth: $4 million
early life and education
Johnny Messner was born on April 11, 1970 in Syracuse, New York. He is 54 years old. He is of German, Italian and Spanish descent. During his formative years, Messner spent 13 years in Europe, primarily in Germany and the United Kingdom, as his father served in the U.S. Air Force. While living on the military base, he played various sports. Messner has a brother and a sister.
After returning to the United States, he briefly attended San Diego State University, where he majored in sports broadcasting. However, he chose to leave academia to pursue a career in acting, eventually moving to New York and immersing himself in the entertainment industry.
personal life
Johnny Messner was previously in a relationship with actress Katherine Morris, whom he met while filming a TV series “Cold Case”. In 2013, the couple welcomed twin sons Jameson West Messner and Rocco McQueen Messner.
After dating Morris, Messner married Avril Grace. He often shares glimpses of their life together on social media, expressing gratitude for their relationship and shared experiences.
Profession
Johnny Messner’s acting career began in the late 1990s with television appearances. In 1998, he made his TV debut in ” “Guiding Light” and appeared two years later in his film debut “Dancing in September.”
In 2003, he appeared in “Tears of the Sun” further establishing his place in action films. His breakthrough role came in 2004, when he played Bill Johnson in the film “Bill Johnson.” “Anaconda: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid” This is his first starring role in a mainstream film.
Throughout his career, Meissner has played a variety of roles in film and television, including starring in “The whole ten yards” “hostage,” and TV series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Cold Case”.
net worth
Johnny Messner’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. He has amassed this wealth through an extensive career in the entertainment industry in acting and producing.
dispute
Johnny Messner has courted controversy on several occasions during his career, particularly for his outspoken views on the film industry and candid remarks about other actors. In interviews surrounding the launch “Anaconda: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid” In 2004, Messner expressed strong opinions that sparked discussion and debate in the entertainment industry.
In an interview with IGN, Messner criticized Hollywood’s portrayal of masculinity, suggesting the industry has lost touch with representation of “real men.” “We’ve lost real men in Hollywood,” he said, meaning that contemporary male actors don’t embody traditional masculinity.
Messner’s comments extended to specific actors, whose performances and public images he expressed criticism of. He mentioned actors such as Orlando Bloom, Brad Pitt, Mickey Rourke, Russell Crowe and Vin Diesel, questioning their suitability for leading roles that require strong masculinity. These comments were considered by some to be unprofessional and dismissive of the talents of his peers and contributions to the industry.
social media
- Instagram: @jmessner777
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- tears of the sun (2003)
- Anaconda: In Search of the Blood Orchid (2004)
- the whole ten yards (2004)
- running scared (2006)
- hostage (2005)
- ring of death (2008)
- arena (2011)
- kill them all (2012)
- Good guys, bad guys and the dead (2015)
- silencer (2018)
- beyond the law (2019)
