John Mese

John R. Mese (born November 4, 1963) is an American actor, producer, director, and writer. He has had roles in numerous films and television shows. Credited appearances on television include: Rizzoli & Isles, Suits, Castle, The Mentalist, Weeds, Monk, Law & Order, Boomtown, Without a Trace, The X Files, and Sex in the City. Mese is also the writer of a children's book series that was featured in the March 2009 issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. Early life and education John Mese is the son of J.D. and Kay Mese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mese is a Baton Rouge native. He finished secondary education at Catholic High School. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in advertising and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre from Louisiana State University. At LSU, he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and performed in a number of LSU Theatre productions. In 1986, he was a finalist in the "Face of the '80s" contest organized by Ford Models and GQ Magazine. Career