John La Briola
ActingAbout John La Briola
American actor John La Briola studied theater at the University of Colorado where he majored in Creative Writing. For seven years he worked as a freelance journalist and regular contributor to Village Voice Media's national chain of alt-weeklies, most notably Denver-based Westword. After uprooting himself midlife to settle in Stockholm, Sweden, La Briola worked as an extra and voice artist, then broke into professional acting at age 51, playing Italian conceptual artist Mr. Alanzo in pseudo-documentary "The Human Love Volcano". His credits include delusional organist John Doe in the multiple prize-garnering "Pipe Dream" which secured the NatGeo Genius Award (through a Grand Jury headed by Hollywood composers Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe.) La Briola's broad range of theater, film, TV and voice-acting roles includes devils and angels, assorted misfits and a meek retiree with dementia in the award-winning, independent road trip feature "Finding Alice".
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John La Briola reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Horror
The majority of John La Briola's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John La Briola remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John La Briola Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John La Briola's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John La Briola.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Saint Lucia | Charlie Dierkop | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Eyes of Dread | Ogus Loyan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Viking Sisters | Huskarl | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Alien Goddess | Dloma of the Hidden Creek | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Finito | Geralo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Thorqus | Pirate Warrior | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Outsider | Police Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Missourian Candidate | Dr. Axelrod | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Finding Alice | Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy | Chuck Weiss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Housewife Alien vs. Gay Zombie | Shot Spectator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Pipe Dream | John Doe | Flop | Similar → |
John La Briola - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John La Briola?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John La Briola is "Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has John La Briola acted in?
John La Briola has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John La Briola?
Other notable films include "Finito", "The Outsider", and "Eyes of Dread".