Johnny Ray Gill (born 1984) is an American stage and screen actor.

Early life

Gill grew up in

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, and graduated from Jefferson High School in 2002. He attended the

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for one year before transferring to

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where he completed his bachelor's degree in theatre. He received his M.F.A. from the

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's graduate acting program.

Filmography

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