Johnny began his career as an artist at an early age. Drawing, Painting, Writing, Performing Music, and working in Film and Television. He is also an accomplished martial artist, and instructor, holding a second degree Black Belt under Chris Lisciandro (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club) in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

As an actor, he has performed in 7 feature films:

The Glimmer Man
Get Carter
The Fast and the Furious
Black Hawk Down
Sinners and Saints
Daylight’s End
Cold Brook
As a musician, has been signed to 2 major record labels RCA, and Warner Atlantic, and has released several records including:

FLY:

Bombthreat Before She Blows
Lick My Neck Good Sleep
OPERATOR:

Can You Hear Me Now
La Luna Del Diablo Blanco
Soulcrusher
The War of Art
Close to Extinction
War Horse
Volume: 7 White Light
Johnny created the OPERATOR project in 2001, and In addition to writing the music and lyrics, producing and mixing, Johnny also plays most of the instruments on all the records.

He has composed and performed the music score for two feature films:

‘Sinners and Saints’
‘Daylight’s End’
In addition to his own records, Johnny collaborated with longtime artist and friend, Bryan Arrigo, on a side project called ‘THE VALERIO INCIDENT: Axiom’, where Arrigo wrote all the songs and sings, and Johnny produced and played the music.

Johnny continues to push the boundaries of his creativity and life; whether it’s becoming one of the top custom knife makers in the world, or pursuing his outdoor adventures in the mountains, hiking, climbing, shooting, hunting, and “Living”…

With Johnny, being an artist is not a job, it’s a way of life.
“Vivo Sicut Leones”