Who was John Kirby? Actor, acting coach dies at 75

Who was John Kirby? Actor, acting coach dies at 75

John Kirby, a celebrated actor and acting coach, passed away last week at the age of 75.

The news was confirmed by Nathan Nesbitt, Kirby's studio manager and assistant for over two decades.

Nesbitt wrote on Instagram, "I am here to officially, with a broken heart...announce the passing of our beloved John in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 15, and it has been devastating for all of us, and we're trying just to find a way to cope."

Kirby was a well-known acting coach

Kirby was the son of actor Bruce Kirby and brother of actor Bruno Kirby.

He was a highly respected acting coach in Hollywood, having trained many notable actors such as Jeff Bridges, Cameron Diaz, Jim Caviezel, Chrissy Metz, Morris Chestnut, and Judith Light, among others.

His coaching extended to feature films and television productions as well.