John Angelo was born on June 24, 1922 in Newark, New Jersey. He started his entertainment career as a dancer in New York City, performing with ballet companies and in various Broadway shows. His success in New York afforded him the opportunity to dance in motion pictures such as “Singin’ in the Rain,” “An American in Paris,” and “Guys and Dolls.” In order to become more involved in the motion picture industry, Angelo moved to West Hollywood in 1952. He went on to work in all aspects of the entertainment industry, including acting, directing, producing, choreographing, teaching, and working as a prop man.

Angelo retired from the industry in 1995, but continued to share his passion by teaching drama. The taped version of his acting classes, released as a public access television show titled “John Angelo’s Theatre Arts Workshop” received several awards. He also found time in his retirement to produce and direct another award-winning public access talk show, the “John Angelo Interviews.” He continues to be an active member of the West Hollywood community, serving on several committees and giving time to community projects.