John D Hickman is a man who has lived a life full of memorable experiences. Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he grew up in the small town of Gordo before moving to Tuscaloosa at 18, to attend the University of Alabama. He has been living there since 1993, having lived a life full of diverse experiences with a list of significant accomplishments under his belt.
At 41 years old, John boldly decided to retire from his six-figure salary job and pursue his childhood dream of becoming an actor. He had a daughter at 21 and didn’t finish college, but that didn’t stop him from achieving success in acting. He has appeared in over 40 films and TV shows and has overcome alcohol addiction.
Two of his movies have been particularly successful, after which his career continued to soar. John was inducted into the University of Alabama in 2022 for establishing numerous athletic scholarships. This notable accomplishment recognizes his dedication to giving back to his community.
John’s background story is fascinating. Growing up in rural Alabama, he had no opportunities to help him pursue his dream of becoming an actor. His parents were also not supportive of his career choices. Eventually, John started running his family business, Peco Foods – a privately held poultry company that has been around for 85 years.
However, after his daughter graduated from the University of Alabama with honors, he decided to take a chance and bid on a charity auction for a walk-on role on his favorite TV show, HBO’s True Blood. This led to more opportunities for him in the acting world. He has since appeared on shows like Westworld and The Vampire Diaries. He is also set to star in a movie with his current girlfriend, Jessica Gray, called The Fearway, which will be released in February. They are also ready to do a prequel early next year.
Among multiple life-altering experiences, John explicitly mentions a story about Al Pacino saving his life and plans to include the details in his forthcoming book. His ambitions and goals for the future include winning an Emmy and, eventually, an Oscar. Not only that, but he also wants to be a part owner of an NFL team.
In addition, John has a website through which he promotes his acting career. His journey has been filled with unexpected twists and turns. Still, through it all, he persevered and achieved success through grit and determination. He truly stands out from the crowd and continues to inspire others to chase their dreams, no matter the odds.