John Bennett Perry Biography

John Bennett Perry is an American actor and singer who began his career as a professional model in the 1960s. He is widely known for appearing in the famous Old Spice commercials in the 1960s and 1970s as a ‘clean-shaven’ sailor which became iconic. As a theatre artist, Perry has appeared in multiple Broadway productions as well as featured in popular musicals. He also formed a band with his brother and gained popularity in his hometown. After making his debut on the silver screen in the mid-1970s, Perry appeared in many supporting roles throughout the years. Some of his notable works came in films like ‘Lipstick’, ‘The Legend of the Lone Ranger’, and ‘Independence Day’. He has also appeared in numerous television shows like ‘240-Robert’, ‘Paper Dolls’, and ‘Falcon Crest’ in his career spanning over fifty years.