Jon Gentry (he/him) is an LA-based award-winning actor, playwright, and educator who was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He earned his BA in English from Harvard, where he served as President of BlackCAST. He holds an MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater. As a teaching artist, he co-directed "Child Life" with UCSF Children’s Hospital and led acting workshops across the Bay Area. He currently teaches Michael Chekhov Acting Technique at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory. His regional theater credits include roles in "Clybourne Park," "A Christmas Carol," and "Romeo and Juliet." On screen, he appeared in "Meeting Matt Damon" and voiced Preston Garvey in "Fallout 4," gaining viral fame. His solo show “Black Bastard” just completed a sold-out run at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival garnering three awards nominations and two wins.