John Moyer (comedian, screenwriter)

John Moyer (born May 1 1969 in Camden, New Jersey) is an American stand-up comedian, screenwriter, actor and film producer. Moyer wrote the screenplay for "The Singles Ward" which has been referred to as "the first LDS comedy". He followed it up with "The R.M.", "The Home Teachers", and "Mobsters and Mormons" which he also produced, directed and starred in.

creenwriting

*"The Singles Ward" (2002)
*"The R.M." (2003)
*"The Home Teachers" (2004)
*"Mobsters and Mormons" (2005)
*"Single Second Ward" (2007)

Acting

*"The R.M." - Would-be Home Teacher (2003)
*"The Home Teachers" - President Mason (2004)
*"Mobsters and Mormons" - Agent Tuttle (2005)

Directing

*"Mobsters and Mormons"

Biography

Moyer graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Theater and Film in 1994 and began touring as a full time stand-up comedian. Not long after, he paired up with fellow BYU alums Kurt Hale and Dave Hunter to pioneer the LDS film comedy genre by writing "The Singles Ward", which was based on Moyer's own life experiences as a stand-up comedian and a single member of the LDS church. He followed up with "The R.M.". Finally inspired by being from New Jersey and experiencing the culture shock of moving to Utah, John wrote, produced, directed, and co-starred in "Mobsters and Mormons".

References

* [http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=ward30&date=20020830 Seattle Times Review of "The Singles Ward"]
* [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/movies/84771_singles30q.shtml Seattle Post Intelligencer Review of "The Singles Ward"]
* [http://www.boxoffice.com/moviedetail.aspx?movieid=8379&
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External links

* [http://www.johnmoyer.com Moyer's official website]
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