John Beale Instructor, Acting for Film and TV

John has been acting in tv, film and theatre for 30 years. Selected feature film highlights include Cloudburst, Blackbird and I Am Lorena Bobbit. TV credits include principal roles in numerous series including Suits, Designated Survivor, Degrassi, Murdoch Mysteries, Umbrella Academy, and a recurring role as Dr Peter Perkins in the Tom Selleck’s Jesse Stone series. John has performed in theaters in Canada and the US. Most recently originating the role of Kyle Best in Daniel MacIvor’s Best Brothers which premiered at the Stratford Festival and toured nationally. He is a graduate of the Philippe Gaulier International Theatre School in Paris, France and has trained, performed, and taught extensively as a company member with the acclaimed Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts. John is a highly regarded acting teacher known for guiding actors to be more present, open, and grounded and resilient.