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".
John La Briola Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John La Briola reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John La Briola's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 15% of John La Briola's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Arthur Janov's Primal Therapy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John La Briola Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John La Briola's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John La Briola has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hauntings Ltd. | Clive | Flop | Similar → |
| 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 13 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".