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John Weigand
Actor
Mr. Weigand was born in New Orleans and graduated from Northwestern University with a Master's degree in Journalism. Throughout his school years, he actively pursued acting and musical theater.
After college, Mr. Weigand served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy, which brought him to New York. After completing his service in the Navy, he pursued a career in marketing communications and was a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase. In his off-hours, he continued to pursue acting and singing, performing in venues that include Carnegie Hall, the concert halls of Lincoln Center, and the theaters of Broadway and Off-Broadway.
In 2002, Mr. Weigand changed careers and became a full-time, professional actor on the stages of New York, as well as in theaters regional and international. Favorite roles include Harry in the Off-Broadway revival of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," Captain Andy in "Show Boat," and Mr. Twimble/Wally Womper in "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." His film credits include "The Immigrant" and the award-winning feature film, "Virgin Alexander." On TV, he's most often remembered for playing "Dr. Phil" on Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show."
After college, Mr. Weigand served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy, which brought him to New York. After completing his service in the Navy, he pursued a career in marketing communications and was a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase. In his off-hours, he continued to pursue acting and singing, performing in venues that include Carnegie Hall, the concert halls of Lincoln Center, and the theaters of Broadway and Off-Broadway.
In 2002, Mr. Weigand changed careers and became a full-time, professional actor on the stages of New York, as well as in theaters regional and international. Favorite roles include Harry in the Off-Broadway revival of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," Captain Andy in "Show Boat," and Mr. Twimble/Wally Womper in "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." His film credits include "The Immigrant" and the award-winning feature film, "Virgin Alexander." On TV, he's most often remembered for playing "Dr. Phil" on Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show."
Filmography
| 2023 | The Nomad · as Father James |
| 2019 | Josie & Jack · as Eugene |
| 2017 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV Series) · as Mel |
| 2015 | Mr. Robot (TV Series) · as Doorman |
| 2014 | Momsters: When Moms Go Bad (TV Series) · as Dr. Karow |
| 2013 | The Immigrant · as Park Employee (uncredited) |
| 2013 | I'd Kill For You (TV Series) · as Ron Sibler |
| 2013 | The Blacklist (TV Series) · as Banker |
| 2011 | Virgin Alexander · as Mr. Howard |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods (TV Series) · as Waiter |
| 2008 | Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV Series) · as Maintenance Man |
| 2008 | Review With Myles Barlow (TV Series) · as Cliff |
| 2006 | 30 Rock (TV Series) · as Principal Wedding Dancer |
| 2003 | Chappelle's Show (TV Series) · as Bowler With Toupee (uncredited) |
| 1956 | As The World Turns (TV Series) · as Mr. Long |