John Pankow: Biography in Details
Who is John Pankow?
John Pankow is an American actor who rose to prominence through the plays Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, John Patrick Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation, and Brian Friel’s Aristocrats.
Not only that, John has a leading role in William Friedkin’s To Live and Die in L. A and also appeared in the sitcom Mad About You.
John Pankow- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
John Pankow was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 28, 1954, to a Catholic family of mixed, German, and Irish ethnicity.
Talking about his family, his father is Wayne Pankow and his mother is Marion Pankow. Besides, he has nine siblings and grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois as the sixth born of the Pankow family.
John has an elder brother named James Pankow, who is a trombonist, composer, and founding member of the rock group Chicago. No other details regarding the eight siblings have yet been disclosed in the media.
Education
Regarding education, John Pankow has attended Maine South High School and Northeastern Illinois University.
John Pankow left the university in his junior year in order to attend a performance of David Mamet’s The American Buffalo at the St. Nicholas Theater. As he was inspired by the play, he got admission to the theater’s two-year theatrical training program.
John Pankow- Professional Life, Careers
The stage credits of John include Merton of the Movies, Hunting Scenes From Lower Bavaria, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Ice Cream with Hot Fudge, The Tempest, Natural Affection, and Kiss Me, Kate.
Subsequently, the presence of John as Ira Buchman in the eighth session of the NBC sitcom Mad About You was nominated for four Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
Likewise, John Pankow portrayed the character of American television executive Merc Lapidus on the BBC series Episodes. Since the 1980s he has garnered much fame and all his works are recognized and a few have received critical acclaim.
After, featuring as Jim Lonergan in the 2020 NYC drama film Before/During/After he won the Best Ensemble Cast Award. The film also premiered at the San Diego International Film Festival.
Filmography- Film
- The Chosen (1981)
- To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
- Mortal Thoughts (1991)
- Life as a House (2001)
- Morning Glory (2010)
- Putzel (2012)
- Before/During/After (2020)
- Married Young (TBA)
Television
- Great Performances (1980)
- First Steps (1985)
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1990–1991)
- Law & Order (2008)
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1996)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2006)
- Lucifer (2015–2016; 2021)
- Chicago P.D. (2017–2018)
- Blue Bloods (2018)
How much is the net worth of John Pankow?
The estimated net worth of actor John Pankow is $ 3 million while his exact salary is unknown.
Moreover, John Pankow leads a luxurious life with his luxurious car, mansions, rental properties, and investments whose wiki as of 2023 is under review.
John Pankow- Rumors, Controversy
To date, there are no rumors or controversies relating to the actor John Pankow as he likes to keep his personal and professional lives separate.
Body Features- Height, Weight
John Pankow has a height of 5 feet and 10 inches and weighs around 80 kg.
Additionally, he has a fair body complexion that features his brown hair, brown eyes, and grey beard. He wears spectacles on his eyes and has a beautiful smile.
Social Media
John Pankow is quite inactive on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. His works however have earned massive fame on these platforms.
John Pankow’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | April | Sunday |
| 2025 | April | Monday |
| 2026 | April | Tuesday |
| 2027 | April | Wednesday |
| 2028 | April | Friday |