John Robinson (Actor)
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About
Actor known for a pair of early-2000s breakout roles including his screen debut as John McFarland in Gus Van Sant's Palme d'Or-winning high-school drama Elephant in 2003, and his portrayal of real-life Z-Boy skater Stacy Peralta in Lords of Dogtown in 2005. He's also appeared in the films Transformers, Wendy and Lucy, Big Sur, Boys of Abu Ghraib, and Something Wicked.
Before Fame
He was cast by Gus Van Sant for his film Elephant in 2003 as he wanted local teens to work in his film. He graduated from Oregon Episcopal School in 2005. He then had his big break by being the star in Lords of Dogtown in 2005. He continued appearing in indie films throughout the late 2000s and into the 2010s.
Trivia
He grew up snowboarding and wakeboarding which helped him learn skateboarding for his role in Lords of Dogtown. He learned moves and consulted with the real Z-Boys to ensure the skating felt accurate and authentic in the film. He appears in Big Sur in 2013 which was based on Jack Kerouac's novel.
Family Life
He grew up in Portland, Oregon.
Associated With
He had a starring role in the 2005 film Lords of Dogtown, directed by Catherine Hardwicke and which follows the rise of 1970s Venice Beach skate legends Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva, and Jay Adams. He also acted alongside Heath Ledger in Lords of Dogtown.
