John DeLuca
{{short description|American actor and singer}}
{{for|the American film producer|John DeLuca (producer)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2016}}
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John DeLuca is an American actor and singer who is known for his role as Butchy in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Teen Beach Movie, as well as its sequel Teen Beach 2, and as Anthony in coming-of-age comedy Staten Island Summer.{{Cite news|url=http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/07/longmeadow_native_john_deluca.html|title=Longmeadow native John DeLuca to star in Disney's 'Teen Beach Movie'|first=Elizabeth|last=Roman|work=The Republican|publisher=Advance Publications|date=July 15, 2013|access-date=July 25, 2013}} He also guest starred with Maia Mitchell on an episode of Disney Channel's show, Jessie, along with a guest appearance on Wizards of Waverly Place.
Early life
DeLuca was born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, the eldest of 3 boys. He is of Italian, Spanish and Irish origin. 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 for the role of Scarecrow. After he got the part, he decided to pursue acting.{{Cite web|title=10 THINGS - John DeLuca {{!}} Celebrity Fashion & Style Trends|url=http://www.regardmag.com/10-things-john-deluca/#StatenIslandSummer|access-date=September 24, 2015|work=Regard Magazine|date=September 24, 2015 }} He graduated from Longmeadow High School. DeLuca is a graduate of Fordham University in New York where he was a Theatre major.{{Cite web|title=Longmeadow native in new Disney Channel movie - Longmeadow News|url=http://www.thelongmeadownews.com/longmeadow-native-in-new-disney-channel-movie/|website=Longmeadow News|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-date=September 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925100757/http://www.thelongmeadownews.com/longmeadow-native-in-new-disney-channel-movie/|url-status=dead}}
Career
In 2009, DeLuca had his acting and TV debut, when he guest starred in shows Ugly Betty and 30 Rock.{{Cite web|url=http://www.regardmag.com/10-things-john-deluca/|title=10 THINGS - John DeLuca {{!}} Celebrity Fashion & Style Trends|date=2015-09-24|language=en-US|access-date=2016-07-25}} In 2011, he guest starred in TV shows Lights Out and Wizards of Waverly Place.{{Cite web|url=http://daman.co.id/da-man-online-exclusive-john-deluca/|title=Exclusive Feature: John DeLuca|website=Daman.co.id|date=July 26, 2013 |access-date=2016-07-25}} That same year he also starred as Bucky Buchanan in Disney Channel unsold pilot Zombies and Cheerleaders.{{Cite web|url=http://musichel.com/2014/05/11/3-shows-disney-should-have-green-lighted/|title=Zombies and Cheerleaders John DeLuca|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}} In early 2012, DeLuca guest starred in an episode of The Secret Life of the American Teenager.{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/tv/general-hospital-teen-beach-movies-170854913.html|title=General Hospital: Teen Beach Movie's John DeLuca Cast in Recurring Role|date=April 4, 2016 |access-date=2016-07-25}}
In 2012, DeLuca had a film debut in We Made This Movie, where he played the role of Jeff.{{Cite web|title=John DeLuca biography and filmography {{!}} John DeLuca movies|url=http://www.tribute.ca/people/john-deluca/43573/|location=United States|website=Tribute.ca|access-date=September 4, 2015}} 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.{{Cite web|title=Hemingway - Christian Movie, Christian Film, DVD Alan Thicke|url=http://www.christianfilmdatabase.com/review/hemingway/|access-date=May 29, 2015}} In early 2013, DeLuca guest starred with Maia Mitchell on Disney show Jessie.{{Cite web|url=http://www.shineon-media.com/2013/07/03/maia-mitchell-fun-with-ross-lynch-john-deluca-on-jessie-set/|title=Maia Mitchell: Fun with Ross Lynch & John Deluca on "Jessie" Set|date=2013-07-04|website=Shine On Media|access-date=2016-07-25}} In 2013, he landed the role of Butchy in a 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.{{Cite web|title=Disney Channel's 'Teen Beach Movie' Surges to 13.5 Million Total Viewers in L+7, Becoming the Number 2 Movie in Cable TV History|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/05/disney-channels-teen-beach-movie-surges-to-13-5-million-total-viewers-in-l7-becoming-the-number-2-movie-in-cable-tv-history/195696/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130808061143/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/05/disney-channels-teen-beach-movie-surges-to-13-5-million-total-viewers-in-l7-becoming-the-number-2-movie-in-cable-tv-history/195696/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 8, 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Tribune Digital Ventures|access-date=September 5, 2015|author=TV by the Numbers Staff}} 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.{{Cite web|title=John DeLuca Live Tweeting During ABC Family's "Twisted" August 13, 2013|url=http://www.dis411.net/2013/08/13/john-deluca-live-tweeting-during-abc-familys-twisted-august-13-2013/|first=Amy|last=Crooks|access-date=August 30, 2015}} He had a role in short film It Remains.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVjbaxefoss|location=United States|title=It Remains short film (2015)|date=|access-date=April 5, 2016|work=YouTube}}
In 2014, he guest starred on an episode of Instant Mom. In 2015, DeLuca reprised his role as Butchy, leader of the biker gang, in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Teen Beach 2 sequel to the hit movie Teen Beach Movie.{{Cite web|title=Disney Sets June 26 Premieres for 'Teen Beach 2' & New Series 'Best Friends Whenever'|url = https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/teen-beach-2-premiere-date-disney-channel-movie-1201488435/|work=Variety|publisher=Penske Media Corporation|date=May 6, 2015|access-date=June 30, 2015|first=Elizabeth|last=Wagmeister}} The film was directed by Jeffrey Hornaday and premiered to 7.5 million total viewers on Disney Channel.{{Cite web|title = 'Teen Beach 2' Premiere Swells in L+3|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/07/01/teen-beach-2-premiere-swells-in-l3/425206/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703202356/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/07/01/teen-beach-2-premiere-swells-in-l3/425206/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 3, 2015|date=July 1, 2015|author=TV by the Numbers Staff|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Tribune Digital Ventures|access-date=September 5, 2015}} He had a main role in coming-of-age comedy Staten Island Summer as Anthony DiBuono, Italian lifeguard who dreams of joining the Navy.{{Cite web|title='Teen Beach Movie's' John DeLuca Nabs Lead Role in 'Staten Island Summer' (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter|url = http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/teen-beach-movies-john-deluca-616598|work=The Hollywood Reporter|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|first=Tatiana|last=Siegel|access-date=July 2, 2015|date=August 28, 2013}} The film was directed by Rhys Thomas and written by Colin Jost and had a limited release in theater before premiering worldwide on Netflix on July 30, 2015.{{Cite web|title = Netflix Gives Lorne Michaels' 'Staten Island Summer' July Premiere|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-gives-lorne-michaels-staten-809831|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=September 5, 2015|first=Natalie|last=Jarvey|date=July 20, 2015}}
On April 4, 2016, it was announced that DeLuca had joined the cast of ABC's soap opera, General Hospital.{{Cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/04/04/general-hospital-cast-john-deluca-aaron/|title=General Hospital: Teen Beach Movie's John DeLuca Cast in Recurring Role|first=Matt Webb|last=Mitovich|work=TVLine|publisher=Penske Media Corporation|access-date=April 5, 2016|date=April 4, 2016|location=United States}} His character, Aaron Roland, started recurring on April 27, 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/comings-and-goings/1197/general-hospital-casts-john-deluca-as-adam|title=General Hospital casts John DeLuca as Aaron|website=Soaps.com|publisher=SheKnows Media|access-date=April 5, 2016|location=United States}} DeLuca guest starred in multiple season 4 episodes as Jeremy in Hulu's drama East Los High.{{Cite web|url=http://eastloshigh.com/credits-partners/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715121704/http://eastloshigh.com/credits-partners/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=Credits - East Los High|language=en-US|access-date=2016-07-30}} He played the role of Brett in web released short films Free Period.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/05/disney-channel-launching-12-short-films-online|title=Disney Channel is launching 12 short films online|magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=2016-08-06}} The short films were released on Disney Channel's YouTube page.{{Citation|last=disneychannel|title=Episode 1 {{!}} Free Period {{!}} Disney Channel|date=2016-08-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBAopbcXAtc|access-date=2016-08-06}}
He starred as Chet in the family friendly gymnastic movie Chalk It Up alongside Maddy Curley and Nikki SooHoo.{{Cite web|url=http://www.chalkitupmovie.com/cast.html|title=Cast|website=Chalk It Up, LLC|access-date=2016-08-30}} The movie was released on September 13, 2016 on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play.{{Citation|title=Watch Chalk It Up () online - Amazon Video|url=https://www.amazon.com/Chalk-Up-Maddy-Curley/dp/B01KW4O54U/ref=sr_1_2?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1472530962&sr=1-2&keywords=john+deluca|access-date=2016-08-30}} He also starred as Wade in the family friendly movie All Halloes' Eve co-starring Lexi Giovagnoli and Ashley Argota.{{Cite web|url=http://www.marvista.net/Details.aspx?id=037f3522-b463-e511-9486-0e563b5fb261|title=MarVista Entertainment|website=www.marvista.net|access-date=2016-08-30|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915180956/http://www.marvista.net/Details.aspx?id=037f3522-b463-e511-9486-0e563b5fb261|archive-date=September 15, 2016|df=mdy-all}} The movie was released on digital hd on September 27, 2016.{{Citation|title=Watch All Hallows' Eve () online - Amazon Video|url=https://www.amazon.com/All-Hallows-Eve-Lexi-Giovagnoli/dp/B01LG6I4IG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1474494933&sr=8-8&keywords=john+deluca|access-date=2016-09-21}} On October 6, 2016 DeLuca guest starred in an episode of How to Get Away with Murder.{{Cite news|url=https://www.datalounge.com/thread/17719122-john-deluca-s-sexy-arms-on-how-to-get-away-with-murder|title=John DeLuca's Sexy Arms on How to get Away with Murder|newspaper=the DataLounge|access-date=2016-10-16}} He also guest starred in an episode of Comrade Detective, where he voiced the character Young Nikita.
In 2017, he starred as Maverick in the short film Lara Croft Is My Girlfriend alongside his then girlfriend Lidia Rivera.{{Citation|last=John DeLuca|title=Lara Croft Is My Girlfriend|date=2017-10-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHNxQFzbCzQ|access-date=2017-10-05}} Later that year, he also appeared as Bobby in the Go90's romantic comedy series Relationship Status.{{Cite news|url=http://people.com/tv/relationship-status-season-2-trailer/|title=Can You Flirt on Venmo? Relationship Status Explores the Finer Points of Online Dating in Season 2|date=2017-11-01|work=PEOPLE.com|access-date=2017-11-12|language=en-US}} DeLuca guest starred as Billy in the horror web series Welcome To Daisyland.{{Cite web|url=https://welcometodaisyland.com/crew/|title=Crew|website=Welcome To Daisyland|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-11}} He also guest starred as Rod in an episode of FX's American Horror Story: 1984.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ahszone/status/1182389579254566921|title=Billie Lourd and John DeLuca behind the scenes of last night's episode of "American Horror Story: 1984." #AHS1984pic.twitter.com/5S08Tr3erd|last=Zone|first=The AHS|date=2019-10-10|website=@ahszone|language=en|access-date=2019-10-17}} DeLuca had a supporting role as Davey Wallace in Hallmark Channel Original Movie A Merry Christmas Match opposite Lindsey Gort.{{Cite web|url=https://meaww.com/hallmark-christmas-movie-schedule-with-a-merry-christmas-match-release-plot-cast-trailer|title=Hallmark to take viewers on a journey of love and bliss with 'A Merry Christmas Match'|website=meaww.com|date=October 21, 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-10-21}} He guest starred as Vinny Linguini (voice) in Disney's Muppet Babies.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20191119disney18/|title=Listings - MUPPET BABIES on DISNEY {{!}} TheFutonCritic.com|website=www.thefutoncritic.com|access-date=2019-12-17}}
In 2020, DeLuca played the supporting role of Mario in the independent thriller Spree, which had its world premiere on January 24, 2020 at Sundance Film Festival.{{Cite web|url=https://collider.com/spree-review-joe-keery/|title='Spree' Review: Joe Keery Leads This 'American Psycho' for the Digital Age {{!}} Sundance 2020|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|date=2020-01-26|website=Collider|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-27}} He starred as Josh Grant in the Lifetime original movie Killer Dream Home alongside Maiara Walsh.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/killer-dream-home|title=Killer Dream Home|website=Lifetime|language=en|access-date=2020-03-23}} In 2021, he played the role of Bobby in the comedy film Donny's Bar Mitzvah.{{Cite web|last=N'Duka|first=Amanda|date=2018-07-24|title=Cara Santana To Star In 'The Detective'; Amanda Grace Benitez Joins Awesomeness Films Comedy|url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/cara-santana-the-detective-amanda-grace-benitez-awesomeness-films-comedy-john-delta-donnys-party-1202432679/|access-date=2021-03-17|website=Deadline|language=en-US}} In 2022, he played the role of Christian in the short film The Bacheliar.
In 2023, DeLuca starred as Anthony in the horror short film LOAB alongside Siri Miller. Later that year, he played the role of AJ in the comedy short film
Filmography
=Film=
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
| rowspan=2|2012
| We Made This Movie | Jeff | Minor Role, Film debut |
| Hemingway
| Colin Hemingway | |
| 2013
| Butchy |
| rowspan=3|2015
| It Remains | Party Goer | Short Film |
| Teen Beach 2
|Butchy |
| Staten Island Summer
| Anthony DiBuono | |
| rowspan="2" |2016
| Chet | |
| All Hallows' Eve
|Wade | |
| 2017
|Lara Croft Is My Girlfriend |Maverick |Short Film |
| rowspan="2" |2020
|Mario | |
| The Boys in the Band
|Parking Attendant |cameo |
| 2021
|Donny's Bar Mitzvah |Bobby | |
| 2022
|The Bacheliar |Christian |Short Film |
| rowspan="2" |2023
|LOAB |Anthony |Short Film |
|AJ |
=Television=
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! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
| rowspan=2|2009
| 30 Rock | Lead Singer | {{Plain list |
}} |
| Ugly Betty
| Kevin | Episode: "Backseat Betty" (S 4:Ep 6) |
| rowspan=3|2011
| Zombies and Cheerleaders | Bucky Buchanan | unsold Disney Channel pilot |
| Lights Out
| Brent | Episodes: {{Plain list |
}} |
| Wizards of Waverly Place
| Tommy | Episode: "Rock Around the Clock" (S 4:Ep 26) |
| rowspan="2"|2012
| The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Guy | Episode: "The Beach Is Back" (S 4:Ep 18) |
| Sketchy
| Bernie | Episode: "MTV Presents: Weekend at Bernie's" (S 2:Ep 8) |
| rowspan="2"|2013
| Jessie | Timmy "McD" Finkleberg | Episode: "Jessie's Big Break" (S 2:Ep 10) |
| Twisted
| Cole Farrell | Recurring |
| 2014
| Zack | Episode: "James Goes Pro" (S 2:Ep 6) |
| rowspan=3|2016
| Recurring |
| East Los High
|Jeremy |Recurring (Season 4) |
| How to Get Away with Murder
|Guy |Episode: "Always Bet Black" (S 3:Ep 3) |
| rowspan=2|2017
|Young Nikita (voice) |Episode: "Two Films for One Ticket" (S 1:Ep 4) |
| Relationship Status
|Bobby |Episode: "Range" (S 3:Ep 1); "Grown Ups" (S 3:Ep 5) |
| rowspan=4|2019
|Welcome To Daisyland |Billy |Episode:"Episode 2" web series |
| American Horror Story: 1984
|Rod |Episode: "True Killers" (S 9:Ep 4) |
| A Merry Christmas Match
|Davey Wallace |
| Muppet Babies
|Vinny Linguini (voice) |Episode: "My Brother Vinny" |
| 2020
|Killer Dream Home |Josh Grant |
=Video games=
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! Year ! Title ! Role !Source |
| 2018
| Cidd, Rikoris |
| 2020
|Additional Voices | |
| 2022
|Conover |
Awards and nominations
Discography
=Soundtrack albums=
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References
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External links
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