
About John Forbes
Producer/Director/Actor/Writer John was Associate Producer at New York's Ensemble Studio Theatre of Marathon 1997 and also worked on Marathon 1996 and 1998 with Jamie Richards. Additionally, he produced benefits at EST honoring Jerry Zaks, Ted Turner and Walter Bobbie with Richard Dreyfus, Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Lucie Arnaz, Chris Noth, Anne Meara, Mandy Patinkin and playwrights, Wendy Wasserstein, Horton Foote, Frank Gilroy, Craig Lucas, & Joyce Carol Oates to name a few. Elsewhere, John's Theatre experience spans 30 years and multiple continents including Europe, Africa & North America and both On & Off Broadway. On Broadway he worked on Jackie - An American Life, as Assoc. Gen. Mgr., with Brent Peek, Off-Broadway, he was one of the producers of Hedwig & The Angry Inch and helped develop,The Great American Trailer Park Musical. In 2005, He was thrilled to produce, write & direct the opening festivities for the "Center of Hope" in South Africa hosted by His Majesty, King Goodwill Zweletini, the Mayor of Durban, the Minister of Health and 1000 invited guests - for a center serving those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in the township of Bhekulwandle, South Africa. As an Actor he developed the role of William Booth in the original musical Blood & Fire (alongside Eden Espinosa) for the Disney/ ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop in New York City (Stephen Schwartz), other representative roles are Sheriff Deon Gilbeau in August: Osage County at the State Theatre in Olympia, WA, King Herod in Who Do You Say I Am at CCC in Los Alamitos, CA (Director), Jo Bouillon in Billy Wilsons' Josephine The Musical, in Amsterdam, Holland (Ast. Director), Bruno in Christmas on Mars in Hollywood, CA, Tumnus in The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe in San Francisco, CA and Fleance in Macbeth and with the Sherwood Shakespeare Festival (David Hammond Dir.) and the One Man Musical called, Zacchaeus performed at the National Theatre of Uganda, Africa. John is a member of SAG-AFTRA and can
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() Governor Drama | 12 Jun 2026 | Marshal | Released |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2026
Frequent Co-stars(8)
John Forbes – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
John Forbes is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, John Forbes has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Adah Sharma, Noushad Mohamed Kunju. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
John Forbes has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
John Forbes made their hindi film debut in 2026 with the film Governor. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
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FAQs about John Forbes
How many hindi films has John Forbes acted in?▼
John Forbes has been part of 1 hindi film in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama, Thriller.
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John Forbes's notable hindi films include "Governor". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is John Forbes's role in hindi cinema?▼
John Forbes works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Producer/Director/Actor/Writer John was Associate Producer at New York's Ensemble Studio Theatre of Marathon 1997 and also worked on Marathon 1996 and...
When did John Forbes debut in bollywood?▼
John Forbes made their bollywood debut in 2026 with the film "Governor".
What genres has John Forbes worked in?▼
John Forbes has worked in Drama (1 film), Thriller (1 film) in their hindi film career.





