John E. Blazier
- Actor
John E. Blazier was born into a large family of nine children. In his
youth, he appeared in several school productions including "The
Nativity" (A Wiseman - 1961), "War 'N Wedlock" (Greg Preston - 1967)
and "Stardust" (Arthur Scott Jr. - 1969). His television debut was on
the Harlow Hickenlooper Three Stooges Show (Channel 6, Indianapolis) in
1967. He attended Indiana University (1969-1974) majoring in Radio and
Television. Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Member of the
Alpha Epsilon Rho Honorary Radio and Television Fraternity (1973).
Worked at WFIU Radio (news writer), WIUS Radio (news reporter and
broadcaster), and WTIU Television, Channel 30, in many capacities. He
worked on several television productions including "Family and Consumer
Law" (cameraman/floor director), "Interview With Frank Zappa" (floor
director), and the production of "Androcles And The Lion" (cameraman).
He also produced a holiday television special called "A Christmas
Present". In his film career he has worked directly in scenes with many
film celebrities including Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Christopher
Lloyd, Charlie Sheen, John Cuzak, D.B. Sweeney, John Mahoney, Shannen
Doherty, Kristy Swanson, Matt Adler, Burt Young, Yolanda Golet, Nick
Nolte, Dee Wallace, Jimmy Nail, Ivan Rogers, Ben Affleck, Jeremy
Davies, Phillip Rhee and Mark Rolston. He has worked with well known
directors such as John Sayles, David Auspaugh, William Bindley, Strath
Hamilton, William Friedken, Robert Knights, Ivan Rogers and Mark
Pellington. In 1989, he appeared on the Dick Wolfsie A.M. Indiana
television show with actor Burt Young discussing the difference being a
well known actor vs. being an extra. During his career he has
personally met many celebrities including Bob Hope, Anita Bryant,
Arthur Godfrey, Michael Landon, Art Linkletter, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans,
Red Skelton, Petula Clark, Vincent Price, Frank Zappa, Charles
Lindburg, Supreme Court Justice William Renquist, Junior Samples, Peter
Marshall, B.F. Skinner, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers, Merlin Olsen, Tex
Terry, Dick Butkus, Bubba Smith, James Garner, Peter Tork, Claude
Akins, Richard Mull, Sheri Lewis, Leon Helm, Jon Provost, Lani O'Grady,
Jay Leno, Bobby Vee, Larry Storch, Russell Johnson, Peter Tork, Jim
Nabors, Mark Lindsey, George Hamilton,Fess Parker and John Astin. His
special accomplishments are: Founder of the National Indy 500
Collectors Club (1985) Author of "Forgotten Heroes of the Speedways:
The Riding Mechanics" Author of "The Legendary Bricks of Indy". In
1994, he was presented with the Hardee's Hometown Hero Award for
Community Service. Award presented by Indiana Governor Evan
Bayh.