Joseph Meissner Actor, Comedian

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Overview

NationalityUnited States of America

LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), French (basic), German (basic)

BornTexas, USA, United States of America

Age range35 - 50

Height182 cm

Ethnic typesAnglo-Saxon, Balkan, Germanic, Middle Europe/Caucasian, Scandinavian, Slavic/Eastern European, White

Place of residenceNew Orleans (United States of America)

MembershipsSAG-AFTRA (United States of America)

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Skills/Talents

Languages English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), French (basic), German (basic)

Dialects Cockney (good), England (East) (good), England (North East) (good), England (North West) (good), England (South East) (good), England (South West) (good), Ireland (Northern) - Ulster (good), Wales (good)

Accents American (native accent), American Midwest (native accent), American Southern States (native accent), American Western States (native accent), Texan (native accent), British (very good), Californian (very good), English (very good), London (very good), Mid-Atlantic (very good), New England (very good), New York (very good), Aberdeen (good), Australian (good), Austrian German (good), Bavarian (good), Belfast (good), Berlin (good), Canadian (good), Croatian (good), Danish (good), Derby (good), Devon (good), Dorset (good), Dublin (good), Dutch (good), East Anglian (good), East European (good), Edinburgh (good), French (good), Geordie (good), Georgian (good), German (good), German (Northern) (good), Glasgow (good), Gloucester (good), Hampshire (good), Irish (North) (good), Irish (South) (good), Irish RP (good), Italian (good), Kent (good), Kerry (good), Lancashire (good), Leeds (good), Leicester (good), Liverpool (good), Low-German (good), Manchester (good), New Zealand (good), Norfolk (good), Norwegian (good), Nottingham (good), Oxfordshire (good), Polish (good), Russian (good), Saxon (good), Scandinavian (good), Scottish (good), Scottish (Central) (good), Scottish (Standard) (good), Scottish (West Coast) (good), Sheffield (good), Somerset (good), South African (good), Sussex (good), Welsh (good), Welsh (Standard) (good), West Country (good), Yorkshire (good), French (Canadian) (basic), Highlands (basic), Hungarian (basic), Lanarkshire (basic), Portuguese (basic), Spanish (basic), Swabian (basic), Swiss (basic), Turkish (basic), Tuscan (basic)

Dance Dance theatre (good), Dance improvisation (basic), Dance training (basic), Disco (basic), Free dance (basic), Modern dance (basic), Musical (basic), Rock 'n' roll (basic), Salsa (basic), Waltz (basic)

Singing. Country (very good), Folk (very good), Musical (very good), Punk (very good), Stage singing (very good), Traditional folk (very good), A Cappella (good), Ballad (good), Modern (good), Pop (good), Pop song (good), Rock (good), Jazz (basic), Operetta (basic), Swing (basic), Yodelling (basic)

Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Baritone

Musical instruments Guitar (good), Banjo (basic), Trombone (basic)

Sports Aerobics (very good), Athletics (very good), Boxing (very good), Gym (very good), Karate (very good), Kick Boxing (very good), Kung Fu (very good), Martial Arts (very good), Pilates (very good), Shooting (very good), Taekwondo (very good), Tai Chi (very good), Tai Chi Chuan (very good), Thai Boxing (very good), Weights (very good), Yoga (very good), Aikido (good), Archery (good), Canoe (good), Cycling (good), Horseback Riding (good), Jiu-Jitsu (good), Judo (good), Spinning (good), Stage fighting (good), Swimming (good), Sword Fighting (good), Acrobatics (basic), American Football (basic), Badminton (basic), Baseball (basic), Basketball (basic), Billiards (basic), Bowling (basic), Camel Riding (basic), Darts (basic), Fencing (basic), Fishing (basic), Golf (basic), Gymnastics (basic), Gymnastics (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Juggling (basic), Kayak (basic), Kendo (basic), Marathon (basic), Motorbiking (basic), Mountain Biking (basic), Mountaineering (basic), Parkour (basic), Pool (basic), Rafting (basic), Rings (basic), Rock Climbing (basic), Roller Blading (basic), Rollerskating (basic), Rowing (basic), Scuba Diving (basic), Skiing (basic), Soccer (basic), Table Tennis (basic), Tennis (basic), Trampoline (basic), Volleyball (basic), Water Skiing (basic), Windsurfing (basic)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car

Other Skills Alexander Technique, Clown, Director, Improvisation, Narration, Pantomime, Poker, Stilt Walking, Storytelling, Stunts

Appearance

Age range 35 - 50

Height 182 cm

Build Athletic

Colour of eyes Blue

Colour of hair Grey

Twin No

Ethnic types Anglo-Saxon, Balkan, Germanic, Middle Europe/Caucasian, Scandinavian, Slavic/Eastern European, White

Training

2015 Workshop
The School for Theater Creators
Paola Colletto workshop in LeCoq Clown and Mask
2009 Acting studies
The New Movement
5 Level Improv Training, The New Movement, New Orleans
1995 Acting studies
Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards
1993 Workshop
New York University's Tisch School of the Arts
Chekhov Workshop with Andre Gregory
1993 Brown University, B.A. with honors, Theater, Speech and Dance
1985 - 1988 American Conservatory Theater, Young Conservatory. Classes in Acting, Directing, Musical Theater

Awards/Nominations

2014 Webby Honoree, Best Drama Webseries, Individual Episode (United States of America) - Award
for Tim John / Least Favorite Love Songs

2011 Best Low-Budget Feature, WorldFest-Houston (United States of America) - Award
for Matt / Flood Streets

2011 Best Director, Runner-Up, White Sands Film Festival (United States of America) - Award
for Matt / Flood Streets

2011 Best Louisiana Narrative Feature, New Orleans Film Festival (United States of America) - Award
for Matt / Flood Streets

2011 Best Picture, Action on Film Festival (United States of America) - Award
for Matt / Flood Streets

CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre


CV - Television & Streaming

2018
Gone

NBCUniversal

Network/Distributor: NBC

Crime, Thriller

Brad Turner
Directed by


Supporting Lead

2017
MacGyver

101st St Television

Network/Distributor: CBS

Television series

Action, Thriller

Stacey K. Black
Directed by

Karl Wiessler
Supporting Lead

2017
black-ish

ABC

Network/Distributor: ABC

Comedy

Beth McCarthy Miller
Directed by

Police Officer
Supporting Lead

2017
Outsiders

Network/Distributor: WGN

Action

Michael Trim
Directed by

Tobias Jager
Ongoing Role

2016
Quarry

Michael D. Fuller & Graham Gordy
Directed by

Officer Cupps
Guest Role

2014
Cryptid: The Swamp Beast

Ty Clancey
Directed by

Shed Owner
Guest Role

2013
Bonnie and Clyde

Bruce Beresford
Directed by

Police Chief
Guest Role

2013
Banshee

David Shickler & Jonathan Tropper
Directed by

Mikhail
Ongoing Role

2013
Least Favorite Love Songs

Helen Krieger
Directed by

Tim John
Lead

2012
Treme

David Simon & Anthony Hemingway
Directed by

Bar Mitzvah Dad
Guest Role

2012
Drop Dead Diva

Tim Matheson & Josh Berman
Directed by

Mo Harris
Guest Role

2012
Break Out Kings

Mel Damski, Matt Olmstead, Nick Santora
Directed by

Guard 3
Small Role

2010
Mayday! Bering Sea

Phillip Lott
Directed by

Lt. Steve Bonn
Lead

2008
The Librarian 3: Curse of the Judas Chalice

Jonathan Frakes
Directed by

Henchman
Small Role

CV - Film

2016
Dirt Road to Lafayette

Kenny Glenann
Directed by

Tired Out Guy
Supporting Actor

2015
The King of New Orleans

Chike Ozah & Coodie Simmons
Directed by

Jimmy
Supporting Actor

2013
Broken City

Allen Hughes
Directed by

Hotel Bartender
Small Role

2013
Swallow

Miceal Og O'Donnell
Directed by

Father
Member of Ensemble

2012
Dante and Minnie

Miceal Og O'Donnell
Directed by

Mr. Dillinger
Supporting Actor

2012
Mighty Fine

Debbie Goodstein
Directed by

Veterinarian
Supporting Actor

2011
Simple

Miceal Og O'Donnell
Directed by

Tony
Member of Ensemble

2011
Shattered

Imraan Ismail
Directed by

Harry
Lead

2011
Texas Killing Fields

Aimee Canaan Mann
Directed by

Uniformed Cop
Small Role

2011
Flood Streets

Harry Shearer
Directed by

Matt
Lead

2010
The Jack of Spades

Miceal Og O'Donnell
Directed by

Jack Spade
Lead

2008
The Proposal

Mike C. Ryan
Directed by

Roscoe
Lead

2004
Malachance

Gerardo Naranjo
Directed by

Street Fighter
Small Role

2003
Holding Patterns

PJ Raval
Directed by

Yellow
Lead

2000
100% Cotton

PJ Raval
Directed by

Gabe
Lead

CV - Theatre

2013
Michelangelo's Models

Michael Martin
Directed by

Michelangelo
Lead

2004
The Dancing Dwarf

Kathy Randels and Jay Hammons
Directed by

Man
Lead

2004
Venus, Vulcan & Mars

Kathy Randels and Jay Hammons
Directed by

Mars
Lead

2001
Wallpaper Psalm

Jason Neulander
Directed by

Robert
Lead

2000
Cry Pitch Carrolls

Jason Neulander
Directed by

Small Christus
Lead

1996
The Red Horse Animation

Lee Breuer
Directed by

The Red Horse
Lead

1995
Riga

William M. Hoffman
Directed by

Rev Fred Phelps
Member of Ensemble