John Foss is most recognized and known for his role as Jesus Christ in the Life of Jesus Christ videos. But John is more than just that role and has been seen in other films and commercials on top of producing and directing himself.
John got his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Utah in 2004, where he received his B.A. in Film, and his B.S. in Speech Communication and Rhetoric with an Emphasis in Cultural Studies. He then went on to receive his MFA from Columbia University in 2011. While at Columbia he was a Film Liason for TV shows such as The Americans, Zero Hour, and Made in Jersey. He also was a Liason for Chris Rock’s directorial debut “Kill Your Darlings” starring Daniel Radcliffe.
John is now a global producer and director working for Kaleidoscope Pictures, based in the Wasatch Mountains. His work has been recognized with multiple CINE wins and Emmy awards. He is also an active member of the Producer’s Guild of America.
His directing work has been entered into Heartland, Indianapolis, and Cannes International Film Festivals. He has also had his producing work entered into other competitions. He was a finalist for the 2010 Sundance Institutes Sloan Commissioning Grant.
Check out his website and IMDB profile
Dear John Foss,
Que gusto saber un poco mas de ti, estuve buscando sobre ti y no encontre mucho. Tambien soy miembro de la iglesia SUD, me da gusto compartir eso contigo. Me llamo Shybell Ventura, tengo 38 years old, casada, tres hijos. Vivimos en La Vega, Republica Dominicana. gracias por tu buena interpretacion de nuestro salvador, me has hecho llorar muchas veces.
PD. perdon por no saber acentuar las palabras en esta computadora.
Blessings Mr. John Foss,
My soul is at peace after watching the biblical videos nightly under the heavens on earth.
I thank you so much for You! May You bless your viewers with an updated video 2019 of a JESUS story or just your story of how Christ came into you life. That would
be Annbow 2019
Best portrayal of Christ in any film or video I’ve seen. I could almost believe it’s Him.
I agree with Jane Hiatt, Best portrayal of Christ in any film. Life changing.
I tell you
I am not Mormon, but I am a Christian and John Foss is my Favorite Jesus of all time….I watch the LDS videos everyday…know them by heart. These great videos, and Johns great portrayal of our Lord really feed my faith. Thank you, John, for making them.
I’m a Christian and I watched this video on Life of Jesus by John Foss, wow, he is a terrific actor as Jesus Christ. I really like how he speaks as Jesus, memorizing all the words that Jesus had spoken. I can’t get over he is that good.
After watching John Foss’ work in the Bible videos, my co-teacher and I agree that no other actor can compare in the role of Christ. The portrayal and likeness are profound. Thank you John for bringing the beauty, love, and power of the Savior to life on film and for the amazing impact your work has had in our lives and on the lives of our seminary students. From your seminary teacher superfans, Lisa and Angela
I find it hard to call you John. am just going to thank you for playing role of Jesus. I watch it everyday on youtube and my life has been forever changed. The onlypart I don’t watch is when Christ was punished. That I shall not watch. I believe in the blood of Christ. To me it is not a human playing Jesus, I tend to see Jesus himself.
Thank you very much.
Hello Rachel I completely agree with what you write about this actor. I feel the same. I tried watching other actors but none of them is as gentle and convincing as this one
This actor plays so well that I find myself watching only his movies of Jesus. He portrays a very kind nature that I believe Jesus has. He is really good. Thank you very much for playing this role. I have come very close to Jesus ever since. Thank you.
We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but before joining the Church, my husband and I bought every Jesus video for our spiritual moments, closes to attending church. Once we watched these videos just could not go back to watching any other. Until the church came out with these New Testament videos, we study the scriptures and watch to bring to life, yes, as if our Saviour is in our home, his voice, his countenance. He is the best playing the part of our Jesus Christ. I know it is a big task to continue using your talent to act or make spiritual uplifting movies to strengthen people’s faith in Jesus Christ. You are the best John Foss. Thank you❤️
He played the role of Jesus so well. Very touching indeed. I find it hard to call him by his name but then I know he represented Jesus. I wish he could another big role like the 2nd coming of Jesus. That would be great. I TRIED WATCHING OTHER ACTORS BUT NONE TOUCHES MY HEART LIKE JOHN FOSS. HE IS MISSED.
God sent these videos when I needed them most I am going through dark days but seeing these videos comforts me Mr. John Foss represents the role of Jesus very well I feel as if it were really the every time I see him I feel peace his features his face so kind makes me feel a peace. Thank you Mr. Foss, blessings from Hermosillo are Mexico.
O maior acontecimento registrado na história da humanidade, não foi o homem por os pés na lua, mas sim o Filho do Homem, por os pés na terra.
O excelente ator é aquele que desaparece em cena e somente o seu personagem fica.
Mr. John Foss você consegui isto ao representar Jesus Cristo. Parabéns.
Sem palavras para expressar a beleza, leveza e tocante do filme “O Menino Jesus”
For he Shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him