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John Terlesky

John Terlesky

Director·b. 1961·Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

9 horror credits

John Todd Terlesky (born May 30, 1961) is an American actor, film director, television director and screenwriter. As an actor, he is known for playing Deathstalker in the 1987 film Deathstalker II, and Mike in Chopping Mall (1986).

Terlesky was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 30, 1961. Since the mid-1980s, Terlesky has acted in a number of films and television series. His first notable television role was in the NBC drama Legmen. His other television credits include The Facts of Life, V, Our House, Empty Nest, Walker, Texas Ranger, a recurring role on Guns of Paradise and co-starring in the sitcom The Last Frontier.

Some of Terlesky's film acting credits include Secret Admirer (1985), The Naked Cage (1986), Chopping Mall (1986), Valet Girls (1987), The Allnighter (1987), Deathstalker II (1987), Appointment with Death (1988), Damned River (1989) and Crazy People (1990).

Director3 films

Fire Serpent

Fire Serpent

Director

2007
Cerberus

Cerberus

Director

2005
Guardian

Guardian

Director

2001

Writer3 films

Warbirds

Warbirds

Story

2008
Cerberus

Cerberus

Writer

2005
Guardian

Guardian

Writer

2001

Producer1 film

Warbirds

Warbirds

Co-Producer

2008

Actor6 films

Cerberus

Cerberus

Willis

2005
Vampirella

Vampirella

Astronaut #2

1996
Munchie

Munchie

Dream Award Presenter (uncredited)

1992
Deathstalker II: Duel of the Titans

Deathstalker II: Duel of the Titans

Deathstalker

1987
Chopping Mall

Chopping Mall

Mike Brennan

1986 3.3
The Naked Cage

The Naked Cage

Willy

1986