Trivia

Co-owner (with J. Peterman) of the real J. Peterman Catalog. After playing J. Peterman on Seinfeld (1989), he was offered the opportunity to buy part of the company and help bring it back from bankruptcy. They turned a profit the very first year that O'Hurley was part of the company.

"J. Peterman", the character he played on Seinfeld (1989), was based on a real-life clothing entrepreneur, J. Peterman. After the series ended, O'Hurley became an investor and co-owner of the J. Peterman Company.

Older sister Carol passed away in 1970 at the age of 17 due to epileptic seizures. Now John works on behalf of the Epilepsy Foundation to find a cure.

Refuses to dye his frosted hair black to get younger roles.

A self-taught pianist and classically-trained vocalist who has performed with symphonies, he has recently released a two-album project entitled "Peace of Our Minds", a compilation of his original piano compositions in tandem with famed cellist Marston Smith. One piece, "For Lisa", was written for John's wife, especially for their wedding day in 2004. O'Hurley has been composing since his teen years.

Release of his book, "It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump: And Other Life Lessons I Learned From Dogs". (2006)

During the 1970s, he was employed as an exotic dancer at the Studio 54 in New York City, New York.

Was runner-up in the ABC hit Dancing with the Stars (2005).

A financier and investor as well, he is a principal partner for Round One Investments in Los Angeles and Heritage Capital Advisors in Atlanta, two private-equity outfits. He also holds a big chunk of a restaurant chain and is an owner of the Alaskan airline Era Aviation.

Was director of public relations for the American Red Cross.

In September 2005 he won Dancing with the Stars (2005) re-match with partner Charlotte Jorgensen, earning $126,000 for Golfers Against Cancer charity.

Currently in New York on Broadway performing in the smash hit musical "Chicago" with Robin Givens (from 1/16-3/25). (January 2006)

Playing King Arthur in the musical Spamalot in Las Vegas (April 2007)

Hobbies: golf, tennis, carpentry and interior design.

Has a son, William Dylan O'Hurley (b. 12/6/06).

Release of his book, "Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First You Have to Do It". (2007)

Met his wife, Lisa, through his love of golf.

In March 2006 was named new host of Family Feud (1999).

Appeared in a PSA for the American Humane Society. (2009)

Alumnus of Kingswood-Oxford (private school) in West Hartford, CT.

Attended Natick High School

In June 2005 he competed on ABC's Dancing with the Stars (2005) with professional ballroom dancer, Charlotte Jorgensen.

Finishing the tour of "Spamalot" as King Arthur. (October 2009)

In his second season of hosting Family Feud (1999). (July 2007)

Commercial endorsements for Progressive Insurance. (May 2005)

Host, with Forbes Riley, of an infomercial for the "Red Skelton Released" DVD collection. Also appearing are Jamie Farr, Jayne Meadows, Phyllis Diller, Jill St. John, 'Daniel Van Becker' and Kip King. (January 2008)

Education: Providence College, Providence, RI; BA in theatre.

Born on exactly the same date as Scott Bakula of "Quantum Leap" fame.

Host, with Forbes Riley, of an infomercial for the Honeywell "QuietClean" air purifier. (2007)