- His paternal grandfather, Ignazio Cassarino, was an Italian immigrant from Comiso, Sicily. When he came to the United States, the immigration officer could not spell Ignazio so he was named Harry and was forever known as Harry Cassarino.
- Born and raised in Hollywood, Florida.
- Attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.
- At the age of 13 he attended his first rock concert. It was Van Halen's Dive Down Tour in the Hollywood Sportatorium.
- He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
- Prior to the digital era, John had only two tape cassettes with him while deployed to Saudi Arabia 1990. Billy Joel's "Storm Front" and Pink Flyod's "The Wall". "The Wall" was played over and over till the tape was worn out. Floyd's "Wall" has a special meaning and will always be close to his heart.
- He is an avid salt water fisherman.
- He loves SyFy shows.
- Most memorable theater experience was his role of Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple.
- Theater work is where it all begins. It is the very essence of an actor.
- He was once a ball boy for the Miami Dolphins when they played in the Orange Bowl.
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