- Born
- Birth nameJohn Kerney
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Jack Truman is an award-winning filmmaker, stage and film director, actor, and writer. A 35 year veteran of stage and screen, his filmmaking debut, the award-winning hit cult comedy short Phone Sex Grandma, premiered at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival to standing-room only audiences. Combined, Truman's films have screened at over 600 film festivals worldwide. Prior to his filmmaking career, Truman had a 20 year career in stage and theater, directing and starring in over 70 stage productions nationwide. Jack is also a college professor, award-winning screenwriter and playwright, and author of the book No Budget Filmmaking. He is the Founder of the Holly Weird Film Festival in Los Angeles, California. Truman has a Bachelor's degree in Business, an MFA in Theatre, and is an Army veteran.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Jack Truman
- Jack Truman is an award-winning filmmaker, stage and film director, actor, and writer. A former college professor at Texas A&M University, Truman is a 25 year veteran of stage and screen. His filmmaking debut, the award-winning hit comedy short Phone Sex Grandma, premiered at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival. Combined, Truman's films have screened at over 300 film festivals worldwide. He received his M.A. in Communication at Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a B.A. in Business at Missouri Southern State University.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Jack Truman
- Is the son of a burlesque dancer. As a child, Truman traveled the burlesque circuit around the country with his Mother in the 1970's.
- Is a vegan and animal rights activist.
- His real-life Mother, Opal Dockery, was the star of his first film Phone Sex Grandma.
- Founder of The Destiny Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
- Is the son of a burlesque dancer. As a child, Truman traveled the burlesque circuit with his Mother in the 1970's.
- Declare your independence. Let your voice be heard. The world deserves it.
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