- Born
- Birth nameRichard Jeffrey Perry
- Height1.78 m
- DJ Perry, is an American artist known internationally for his work primarily in motion picture. This Michigan born actor, producer and writer has built a long-standing career in the entertainment industry. As CEO of Collective Development Inc. he's supervised and/or participated in the overall production of several films in all genres and formats.
His many award winning films have been distributed throughout the world market all while keeping a reputation of staying on schedule, budget and bringing together the right creative team to create the best art within their set business models. DJ has often credited his soccer playing and coaching days as well as his study and previous teaching of martial arts. Finally he's credited his time teaching as a camp counselor emphasizing that the journey is as important as the destination. Additionally, he's produced with CDI select commercial projects for companies such as Toyota, Harmon Kardon/JBL, The Non-Ferrous Founders Society and Revell Publishing/Baker Books.
As a screen writer DJ's ability to weave a tight story with complex themes and characters has resulted in several of his scripts being produced into award winning films of unique artistic quality. Some have debuted at #1 on Rentrak Westerns like the Smoky Mountain tale "Dean Teaster's Ghost Town" (Lionsgate) (7 weeks as #1 western rental) and 17 weeks in top ten. Others like "Wild Faith" have brought 'Racial Justice Awards' for tackling serious issues and topics in highly digestible doses that allows real introspection to occur and conversations to be had. Other writers have novelized Mr. Perry's screenplays into books like "Ghost Town" (Bob Terrell) "Wild Michigan" (Dee Freeman) and "Knight Chills" (David Hayes). Additionally DJ has been a contributing author on three national books focusing on animals released by Revell/Baker Books.
As an actor, he's becoming a highly sought out talent moving easily between protagonist and antagonist, supporting and lead, bringing something truly unique to whatever role he tackles. He's truly filling a void in the industry lacking American leading men. His recent roles have included 'Jesus' in parts 1 & 3 of The Quest Trilogy, lovable mountain man 'Ben Lily' in "Wild Faith" and disabled Marine vet 'Paul Landings', in "MBF: Man's Best Friend". He's shared the screen with many legends of the entertainment industry and does so with a humble, appreciative attitude accepting a torch -that makes him a draw in front of and behind the camera.- IMDb Mini Biography By: CXF-2000
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- DJ Perry graduated from Sexton High School in 1988. Marianne Maddalena also a "Big Red" alumni went on to produce such major hits as the franchise of Tiếng Thét (1996) films. DJ Perry went to Hollywood for his 1st time after being invited to read for Neve Campbell boyfriend 'Derek' in Tiếng Thét 2 (1997). This came about after Marianne saw his 1st film role "One of Us" reading for Wes Craven in person. This audition was an early milestone for DJ despite losing the role to Jerry O'Connell after the studio wanted a talent with a TV series behind him.
- DJ Perry is counted among Michigan State University's notable film alumni as Frank Price, Walter Hill, James Caan, Edward S. Feldman, Joyce Ramsey, Sam Engel, Tom McGuane, Jim Harrison, Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr., Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, Bill Mechanic, Bubba Smith.
- DJ Perry was granted permission by director Mike Clattenburg to wear a "Trailer Park Boys (1999) - Freedom 35" sweatshirt in his role of "Manny" Turner in director Mitch Nyberg's comedy/drama Realizism (2013)". The "Trailer Park Boys" Canadian TV series/feature films are cited as being among DJ's guilty pleasures.
- DJ Perry had the honor of playing young lead and son to legendary western actor Bill McKinney in the Lionsgate release of Ghost Town: The Movie (2007) released as "Dean Teaster's Ghost Town". This film marked the last western for Mr. McKinney best known for classic bad guy roles like Terrill in Kẻ Ngoài Vòng Pháp Luật (1976) opposite Clint Eastwood.
- DJ Perry is an accomplished screenplay writer with several produced features under his belt. Several of his screenplays have also been novelized into books. Most recently he was the screenplay writer for all three films in THE QUEST TRILOGY ("Forty Nights" * Winner of the 2017 'Most Inspirational Film' at the International Christian Film Festival, "Chasing the Star," and "The Christ Slayer") and the upcoming western "Wild Faith" releasing in 2018.
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