John DeSantis

John DeSantis (born January 21, 1977) is a Canadian actor, perhaps best known as Lurch on Fox Family's television of The New Addams Family. This role was originally portrayed by American actor, Ted Cassidy. His other work includes a principal role in Disney's Touchstone Pictures film The 13th Warrior, in which he played a Viking warrior named Ragnar the Dour. He has also appeared in the television series Police Academy. DeSantis is 206 cm (6' 9") tall. Prior to his acting career, he served for two years in the Canadian Army. He has been recognised as one of the tallest Canadian actors.

Filmography

  • The New Addams Family (1998) TV Series as Lurch
  • Reunion (2000) TV Episode as Big Tracker
  • Stargate SG-1 (2001) TV Episode as Jaffa
  • Voyage of the Unicorn (2001) (TV) as Cratch
  • Dead Last as Evil Ghost (1 episode, 2001)
  • Dark Angel as (1 episode, 2001) Miller, the Mangler
  • Thirteen Ghosts (2001) (as John De Santis) as Horace "Breaker" Mahoney, The Juggernaut
  • Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002) (as John De Santis) also Bus Guard #2
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    Gov. DeSantis applauded at Catholic service for defeating Florida abortion amendment

    Florida Today 20 Mar 2025
    Ron DeSantis received standing and sustained applause after being thanked ... Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz sat with fellow Justice John Couriel, both of whom were appointed by DeSantis.

    DeSantis, lawmakers continue push for restrictions on Florida citizen petition process

    Florida Today 17 Mar 2025
    Ron DeSantis?. FLORIDA TODAY's John Torres discusses the 2025 legislative session with reporters James Call and John Kennedy in this excerpt fro the Florida Pulse ... Nearly 50 years later, DeSantis wants to drastically restrict that process.

    United behind Spanberger, Va. Democratic Party reminds voters of Republicans’ 3-way primary

    Wtop 17 Mar 2025
    Conservative radio host John Fredericks, where much of the Chase ... Ron DeSantis for president haunted him ahead of primaries last summer where Trump-backed John McGuire ousted him as the party’s nominee.

    Florida’s gun death rate is low, thanks to Red flag law | Opinion

    Penn Live 15 Mar 2025
    By John A ... Ron DeSantis came out in opposition to his state’s Red flag law, passed with bipartisan support in the wake of the tragedy at Marjory ...

    DeSantis' government efficiency task force would be inefficient and unnecessary | Our View

    TCPalm 14 Mar 2025
    Ron DeSantis?. FLORIDA TODAY's John Torres discusses the 2025 legislative session with reporters James Call and John Kennedy in this excerpt fro the Florida Pulse ... DeSantis' plan, however, has some problems ... DeSantis has been governor since 2019.

    Bill supporting Black History Museum in St. Augustine passes unanimously in Senate committee

    staugustine.com 13 Mar 2025
    Johns County to secure the state’s first Black History Museum in West Augustine has passed unanimously in a Florida Senate committee ... Johns ... Ron DeSantis and the Legislature ... Johns County a reality.

    New College threw 'woke' books in trash. How would it treat Ringling's DEI art? | Opinion

    Herald-Tribune Sarasota 10 Mar 2025
    New College of Florida throws out hundreds of library, LGBTQ+ books ... Video provided by Zander Moricz. During the Feb ... "Mr ... Ron DeSantis to transfer the management of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art from FSU to New College.

    DeSantis, Florida Republicans push to phase out property taxes – but at what cost?

    NWF Daily News 07 Mar 2025
    Ron DeSantis?. FLORIDA TODAY's John Torres discusses the 2025 legislative session with reporters James Call and John Kennedy in this excerpt fro the Florida Pulse ... Ron DeSantis.The proposal faces a significant hurdle.

    DeSantis and Trump share political playbook built on boundary-busting, defiance

    Daily Commercial 06 Mar 2025
    Governor Ron DeSantis says the assassination suspect committed an offense that "merits a life in prison." ... Ron DeSantis’ boundary-busting days look like they’re ebbing ... Warren said the course outlined by Trump parallels DeSantis’ years as governor.

    Volusia-Flagler lawmakers target DUI, animal cruelty, domestic violence in 2025 bills

    The Daytona Beach News Journal 05 Mar 2025
    Ron DeSantis?. FLORIDA TODAY's John Torres discusses the 2025 legislative session with reporters James Call and John Kennedy in this excerpt fro the Florida Pulse ... Johns County for the summer when he was killed early on May 9, 2023 in Jacksonville ... Sen.
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