John P. McGarr
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John Patrick McGarr - was an American
actor and film producer
.
, New York and attended Corpus Christi Grammar School. His parents were Maryann Allen from Woodside, New York and Eben Ray McGarr Sr. from Duncan, Oklahoma. He had two sisters and two brothers. John attended Aviation High School in Long Island City, Queens
. He attended Queensboro College in Flushing, Queens
.
and House of the Wolf Man
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on March 25, 2010 filming a documentary at the Horror Hound Convention, McGarr was struck as he walked down the street and was killed by the drunk driver at 10:30 a.m.; he died instantly. The driver was arrested and moved to a local hospital where it was determined he had an alcohol level four times the legal intoxication limit for Indiana. McGarr was buried in St. John's Cemetery in Middle Village, New York
.
Ironically, McGarr was researching a film about the traumatic affects on victim's families due to drunk driving accidents at the time of his death. His company, My Way Pictures, had been contacted by a driver convicted of a DUI requesting a film or documentary be made to be distributed to high school drivers education classes just weeks before this accident. The project was in research when he was killed.
People of the United States
The people of the United States, also known as simply Americans or American people, are the inhabitants or citizens of the United States. The United States is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds...
actor and film producer
House of the Wolf Man
House of the Wolf Man is an American monster horror film produced in 2009 by My Way Pictures. The film was inspired by the Universal Monsters movies, and was shot in the same style.-Plot:...
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Early life
McGarr was born in Woodside, QueensWoodside, Queens
Woodside is a neighborhood in the western portion of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bordered on the south by Maspeth, on the north by Astoria, on the west by Sunnyside and on the east by Elmhurst and Jackson Heights. Some areas are widely residential and very quiet, while others are...
, New York and attended Corpus Christi Grammar School. His parents were Maryann Allen from Woodside, New York and Eben Ray McGarr Sr. from Duncan, Oklahoma. He had two sisters and two brothers. John attended Aviation High School in Long Island City, Queens
Long Island City, Queens
Long Island City is the westernmost neighborhood of the borough of Queens in New York City. L.I.C. is notable for its rapid and ongoing gentrification, its waterfront parks, and its thriving arts community. L.I.C. has among the highest concentration of art galleries, art institutions, and studio...
. He attended Queensboro College in Flushing, Queens
Flushing, Queens
Flushing, founded in 1645, is a neighborhood in the north central part of the City of New York borough of Queens, east of Manhattan.Flushing was one of the first Dutch settlements on Long Island. Today, it is one of the largest and most diverse neighborhoods in New York City...
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Acting career
In addition to many television and film appearances, John McGarr was also a stand up comedian, having appeared in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York comedy clubs. His concentration was on classic horror films and was a participant in many Horror Conventions across the country. He moved to Los Angeles, California in 1994 and began appearing in movies and performing stand up comedy. He became a regular guest on Talkshow With Spike Feresten. McGarr became a noted producer when he formed My Way Pictures. My Way Pictures produces indie films working closely with the project developers to obtain their desired outcome. He worked on award winning films such as Sick GirlSick Girl
Sick Girl is the 10th episode of the first season of Masters of Horror. It originally aired in North America on January 13, 2006. It was directed by Lucky McKee and based on a story written by McKee and Sean Hood.-Plot:...
and House of the Wolf Man
House of the Wolf Man
House of the Wolf Man is an American monster horror film produced in 2009 by My Way Pictures. The film was inspired by the Universal Monsters movies, and was shot in the same style.-Plot:...
.
Death
While in IndianapolisIndianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
on March 25, 2010 filming a documentary at the Horror Hound Convention, McGarr was struck as he walked down the street and was killed by the drunk driver at 10:30 a.m.; he died instantly. The driver was arrested and moved to a local hospital where it was determined he had an alcohol level four times the legal intoxication limit for Indiana. McGarr was buried in St. John's Cemetery in Middle Village, New York
Saint John's Cemetery, Queens
St. John Cemetery is an official Roman Catholic burial ground located in Middle Village in Queens a borough of New York City. It is one of nine official Roman Catholic burial grounds to service the New York Metropolitan Area. St. John along with St. Charles/Resurrection Cemeteries in Farmingdale,...
.
Ironically, McGarr was researching a film about the traumatic affects on victim's families due to drunk driving accidents at the time of his death. His company, My Way Pictures, had been contacted by a driver convicted of a DUI requesting a film or documentary be made to be distributed to high school drivers education classes just weeks before this accident. The project was in research when he was killed.
Filmography
- Blockhead (2010)
- Shadows in Paradise (2010)
- House of the Wolf ManHouse of the Wolf ManHouse of the Wolf Man is an American monster horror film produced in 2009 by My Way Pictures. The film was inspired by the Universal Monsters movies, and was shot in the same style.-Plot:...
(2009) - Hotel CaliforniaHotel California (film)Hotel California is a 2008 film that follows three professional criminals in Los Angeles.-Plot:The film follows Troy as he returns to Los Angeles from Miami to meet with his former partners: Al and Pete , whom Troy betrayed years before...
(2008) - Your Name Here (2008)
- Sick GirlSick GirlSick Girl is the 10th episode of the first season of Masters of Horror. It originally aired in North America on January 13, 2006. It was directed by Lucky McKee and based on a story written by McKee and Sean Hood.-Plot:...
(2007) - The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down (2006)
- Dead & Deader (2006)
- Night All Day (2000)
- Back to BackBack to Back (1996 film)Back to Back, also known as American Yakuza 2, and Back to Back: American Yakuza 2, is a 1996 American action film directed by Roger Nygard and written by Nygard and Scott Nimerfro . The film was produced by W.K. Border, Thomas Calabrese, Takashige Ichise, Aki Komine, Michael Leahy, and Joel Soisson...
(1996) - Wonderland (1997)
TV series
- "Gene Simmons Family JewelsGene Simmons Family JewelsGene Simmons Family Jewels is an American reality television series that premiered on A&E on August 7, 2006. The show follows the life of KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons, his longtime partner Shannon Tweed, and their two children, Nick and Sophie....
" (2008) - "Lonelygirl15" (2007)
- "Talkshow with Spike FerestenTalkshow with Spike FerestenTalkshow with Spike Feresten is an American late-night talk show television program on Fox starring Spike Feresten that aired from September 16, 2006 to May 16, 2009. It was the longest-running late night talk show in Fox's history, with three seasons...
" (2006–2009)