John DeLuca | |
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Born |
John DeLuca April 25, 1986 Longmeadow, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Fordham University |
Occupation | Actor and singer |
Years active | 2009–present |
John "Johnny" DeLuca is an American actor who is known for his role as Butchy in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Teen Beach Movie, Teen Beach 2, and as Anthony in coming-of-age comedy Staten Island Summer. He also guest starred with Maia Mitchell on an episode of Disney Channel's latest show, Jessie, along with a guest appearance on Wizards of Waverly Place.
DeLuca was born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Growing up, DeLuca was an athlete. In his senior year of high school, DeLuca decided to try out for high school production of The Wizard of Oz, where he auditioned the role of scarecrow. After he got the part, he decided to pursue acting. He graduated from Longmeadow High School in 2004. DeLuca is a 2008 graduate of Fordham University in New York where he was a Theatre major.
In 2009, DeLuca had his acting and tv debut, when he guest starred in shows Ugly Betty and 30 Rock. In 2011, he guest starred in tv shows Lights Out and Wizards of Waverly Place. That same year he also starred as Bucky Buchanan in Disney Channel unsold pilot Zombies and Cheerleaders. In early 2012, DeLuca guest starred in an episode of The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
In 2012, DeLuca had a film debut in movie We Made This Movie, where he played the role of Jeff. Later, he guest starred in an episode of Sketchy. In December 2012, he had a role as Colin Hemingway in the indie drama movie Hemingway. In early 2013, DeLuca guest starred with Maia Mitchell on Disney show Jessie. In 2013, he landed the role of Butchy in the hit Disney Channel Original Movie, Teen Beach Movie. The movie was directed by Jeffrey Hornaday and earned 13.5 million total viewers on Disney Channel. He played the role of Butchy , the leader of the biker gang in the movie within the movie. Also in 2013, DeLuca had a recurring role in the TV series Twisted, as Cole Farell. He had a role in short film It Remains.