John Weaver was a director on the original Dark Shadows
2009-10 saw John make the transition from stage to screen when he featured in numerous short films including The Hive and When the Dust Settles, both of which went on to win Shooting People's 'Film of the Month' after screenings at the London Short Film Festival with 'The Hive' also appearing at BAFTA and going on to be nominated for a world Vimeo award in 2012. John is represented by Jane Hollowood Associates.
2009-10 saw John make the transition from stage to screen when he featured in numerous short films including The Hive and When the Dust Settles, both of which went on to win Shooting People's 'Film of the Month' after screenings at the London Short Film Festival with 'The Hive' also appearing at BAFTA and going on to be nominated for a world Vimeo award in 2012. During 2011 he filmed for his first role in Emmerdale as well as Waterloo Road and a sitcom pilot which went on to win the Audience Vote Award at Cofilmic. During 2012, John filmed the sitcom pilot Scrims with Lime Pictures and his second role for Emmerdale as well as appearing in the BBC's 'Turn Up The Talent' showcase. In 2013, he featured in two episodes of Hollyoaks as well as a number of short films. In 2014, John appeared in the feature film 'The Last Showing'. He also worked with ITV as part of their trainee director scheme and filmed his third feature film role. In 2014 he completed a run of 'Afterglow', performed as part of the 24:7 Theatre Festival. The play received 4 and 5 star reviews and John picked up the Audience Award for Favourite Actor along with a nomination for Best Fringe Performance at the Manchester Theatre Awards. In 2015 John appeared in advertising campaigns for Coors Light, 7up and Warburtons and the feature film 'Lapse of Honour'. Last year he appeared as guest lead in BBC's Doctors and the latest series of Mount Pleasant. He can also be seen in the feature film 'Freesia' due for cinema release this year. John is represented by Jane Hollowood Associates.
John Weaver was a director on the original Dark Shadows