A native son of Lynn, Jack is an actor, singer, dancer, and development officer best known for his roles in the television show Law and Order SVU, the film Killing Kennedy, and three decades of performing on Broadway. His parents were originally from Everett but moved to Lynn with Jack’s two older sisters shortly before his birth. Jack grew up in a union family near Flax Pond. His father and uncle were members of Iron Workers Local 7 and instilled in Jack a strong sense of solidarity with the downtrodden. Still, from an early age, Jack was laser-focused on becoming a Broadway actor, which he would succeed in doing after graduating from the Boston Conservatory and New York University. This single-mindedness in his career and the slow evolution of his sexuality kept him from long-term relationships. He discusses the privileges of being white, male, cisgender and appearing straight. He eventually became galvanized by the AIDS crisis after witnessing the death of five friends under the age of thirty-five. He now serves as a Development officer for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights. AIDS is the philanthropic heart of Broadway, helping people across the country and the street receive lifesaving medications, health care, nutritious meals, counseling, and emergency financial assistance. He lives in New York City, where he and his husband, Sergio, are raising their daughter.