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As he was about to be made partner in a very prestigious law firm, John Luessenhop realized it wasn't what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. He turned down the partnership, and embarked on his current career. Born and raised in Virginia, Luessenhop attended NYU and UCLA Film Schools, while receiving a B.A. in drama at the University of Virginia. He co-wrote a film, but soon thereafter enrolled at Georgetown University and got his law degree and practiced for six years. That was when he realized if he was going to follow his dream to direct, he'd have to turn down the partnership and give directing his best shot.
He began by writing and TICK...TICK...TICK...(33 minutes), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and won best short subject film at the Florida Film Festival, held by Universal Studios. From there, he went on to direct several episodes of AMERICA'S MOST WANTED and half of the HBO feature, DON'T LOOK BACK, starring Eric Stolz and Billy Bob Thornton. When he was offered LOCKDOWN, he jumped at the chance to direct this film that not only is about prison life, but is also about friendship, love and loyalty, qualities that have served him well as he followed his dream. Luessenhop is currently represented by the Endeavor Agency.
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John Luessenhop Facts
| Occupation | Director, Screenwriter |
Selected Filmography
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Bio courtesy Palm Pictures for "Lockdown" (04-Jan-2003)
Bio courtesy Palm Pictures for "Lockdown" (04-Jan-2003)