- John Gilkerson was an actor, known for Buster and Me (1977). He died in 1989 in the USA.
- John, along with acting teacher Rawley Farnsworth, were mentioned in Tom Hanks' Oscar Acceptance speech in 1994 for his role in Philadelphia.
- Designed Christmas window displays for Gump's department stores using his own original puppets.
- Attended Skyline High School in Oakland, California with Tom Hanks.
- Taught puppetry and drama in the Piedmont Unified School District and served as program coordinator for Children's Fairy Land in Oakland, California.
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