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| '''Jon Doscher''' (born '''Jonathan Henry Doscher''' in ], ]), is an American ] and ]. | |||
| '''Jonathan Doscher'''(born Jonathan Henry Doscher on January 11, 1971) is best known as an up and coming, American film producer/actor for such works as ''Remedy, The Gentleman, 4CHOSEN, and Harry: A Communication Breakdown.'' | |||
| Doscher was class president and the starting free safety for the high school football team at ], attending the regional high school in ], ] alongside classmates ], ], and ]. After graduation, he began a successful contracting business which he ran servicing residential and business customers for nearly 13 years. Later, he developed a home improvement contractors guide for Bergen County residents, and eventually published a lifestyle and entertainment magazine called ''That's Life!'' | |||
| Doscher's first foray into the entertainment business was to self-produce a 4-single album called ''Cigarette Sandwich''. Engineered and produced by Jon Hanser in 1996, the album featured a cover of "]" by ], and three original tracks: ''Addicted to the Heat'', ''St. Magic'', and ''Elegant Lady''. Though the album actually garnered some intial interest from ] at Ozz Records, a recording career was not in the cards. | |||
| == Early Life/Career == | |||
| But Doscher's inner voice finally found it's calling when, after a near-infamous mail correspondence with three-time ] winner ], he enrolled and trained at the ] in New York City. Shortly thereafter, actor and friend ] advised him to start auditioning, and he was then quickly cast in the film ''This Thing of Ours'', starring ]. He has also appeared in several independent films such as ''Vodka Rocks'', and also starred in an ] production called ''Rain Delay''. | |||
| Jon was born and raised in Northern New Jersey just outside of New York City. Growing up as a teenager in the 1980’s, Jon studied Drama at Pascack Hills High School<ref>http://www.movietome.com/people/273259/jon-doscher/bio.html</ref> and spent hours at home shooting videos and scenes/sketches with close friends; But it would be years later before Jon realized that he wanted to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a success in the entertainment industry. | |||
| After attending community college, Jon decided to start his own business, ''Doscher’s Power Clean Incorporated'', a painting and power-washing company that ran effectively for twelve years.<ref>Waltzer, Jim. Reel Ambition, New Jersey Life Magazine, 2005, pg. 34-6</ref> This came as no surprise to most, Doscher being the product of his father, a third-generation ironworker and a self-motivated individual whose credits include construction on the World Trade Center among others. | |||
| In 2003, Doscher produced and acted in the feature film ''Remedy''. He portrayed the cocaine addicted dentist Dr. Evan Quinn, in a New York City murder mystery. The film also featured ] ('']'', '']''), ] ('']''), and ] of ]. The film was featured at the 2004 ], and was premiered in a red-carpet event at the Chelsea Clearview Cinema in New York on ], ]. | |||
| Then, in 1997, Jon left his construction/ironworking background behind and started a magazine publishing company. He began this entrepreneurship with a home-improvement magazine entitled ''Home Contractor’s Review.''<ref>Tauchert, T. Actor/producer sheds light on showbiz realities, Ridgewood News, 2005, pg. A12</ref> Soon after that, he teamed up with partner, Kevin Leckner in 1998 to create ''That’s Life Magazine'', an entertainment industry publication. The success of ''That’s Life'' helped launch Jon into the business that he always dreamed of conquering. <ref>http://www.beyondbreathingmovie.com/kevin.html</ref> | |||
| Currently, Doscher is producing several exciting and intriguing feature films based on true stories. ''4CHOSEN'' is based on the true story of four minority basketball players who were shot at by two New Jersey State Troopers 13 times without provocation during a routine traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike in April of 1998 that received national attention. ''Anyone's Son'' is based on the true story of an 18-year old college freshman who, after years of peer and parental abuse, returns home for Thanksgiving and murders his parents and two brothers while they slept. He is the president of ]. | |||
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| It was in 1999 that Doscher boldly made his first move toward his segue into film. With a box of cigars and a short letter, Jon sought advice from famed actor, Jack Nicholson. Though the legendary screen actor took his time to respond, Nicholson finally did write back. After this break-through is when Doscher made the decision to attend the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in New York City; He was accepted. | |||
| Just a few weeks after beginning his studies at the prestigious institute, a second opportunity came knocking; Jon was under contract and working on actor/musician Danny Aiello’s home when he befriended the acclaimed actor. It was at this juncture in his life that Jon took Aiello’s advice and left the studying of acting behind to actively pursue the craft. | |||
| After making small appearances in films like Sweet Home Alabama and Analyze That, Jon broke through with his debut in a lead role in the independent feature film, Remedy, alongside actors like Vincent Pastore, Arthur Nascarella, and Frank Vincent. During this time, Jon was also cast in the feature film, This Thing of Ours, starring James Caan. He was also seen as the lead character in the off-broadway play, Rain Delay. | |||
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Jonathan Doscher(born Jonathan Henry Doscher on January 11, 1971) is best known as an up and coming, American film producer/actor for such works as Remedy, The Gentleman, 4CHOSEN, and Harry: A Communication Breakdown.
Early Life/Career
Jon was born and raised in Northern New Jersey just outside of New York City. Growing up as a teenager in the 1980’s, Jon studied Drama at Pascack Hills High School and spent hours at home shooting videos and scenes/sketches with close friends; But it would be years later before Jon realized that he wanted to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a success in the entertainment industry.
After attending community college, Jon decided to start his own business, Doscher’s Power Clean Incorporated, a painting and power-washing company that ran effectively for twelve years. This came as no surprise to most, Doscher being the product of his father, a third-generation ironworker and a self-motivated individual whose credits include construction on the World Trade Center among others.
Then, in 1997, Jon left his construction/ironworking background behind and started a magazine publishing company. He began this entrepreneurship with a home-improvement magazine entitled Home Contractor’s Review. Soon after that, he teamed up with partner, Kevin Leckner in 1998 to create That’s Life Magazine, an entertainment industry publication. The success of That’s Life helped launch Jon into the business that he always dreamed of conquering.
Career as Actor
It was in 1999 that Doscher boldly made his first move toward his segue into film. With a box of cigars and a short letter, Jon sought advice from famed actor, Jack Nicholson. Though the legendary screen actor took his time to respond, Nicholson finally did write back. After this break-through is when Doscher made the decision to attend the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute in New York City; He was accepted.
Just a few weeks after beginning his studies at the prestigious institute, a second opportunity came knocking; Jon was under contract and working on actor/musician Danny Aiello’s home when he befriended the acclaimed actor. It was at this juncture in his life that Jon took Aiello’s advice and left the studying of acting behind to actively pursue the craft.
After making small appearances in films like Sweet Home Alabama and Analyze That, Jon broke through with his debut in a lead role in the independent feature film, Remedy, alongside actors like Vincent Pastore, Arthur Nascarella, and Frank Vincent. During this time, Jon was also cast in the feature film, This Thing of Ours, starring James Caan. He was also seen as the lead character in the off-broadway play, Rain Delay.
References
- http://www.movietome.com/people/273259/jon-doscher/bio.html
- Waltzer, Jim. Reel Ambition, New Jersey Life Magazine, 2005, pg. 34-6
- Tauchert, T. Actor/producer sheds light on showbiz realities, Ridgewood News, 2005, pg. A12
- http://www.beyondbreathingmovie.com/kevin.html