John Berry

Biography

John Berry was a renowned American film and theatre director, screenwriter, producer, and actor born Jak Szold in The Bronx, New York, on September 6, 1917. He began his career as a child performer in vaudeville and later worked as an actor in the Catskill resorts before joining the Mercury Theatre for its debut production of "Caesar" in 1937. Berry also collaborated with Orson Welles on notable productions, including "Native Son."