March 18th 2013
A few months back I had an audition for a commercial where they wanted me to do some caulking. The smart thing to do would have been to buy some caulk and a caulk gun and practice. Instead, to prepare, I went to Home Depot and felt the caulking gun and learned how to flip the caulk like I was Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail. I figured I could just roll in and fake it. Well..nobody told me that the caulk keeps running out if you pump it a few times. It was a total disaster and MESS. I was acting like I wanted there to be caulk everywhere. Needless to say, I did not get the role. LOLOLOlolo. Tomorrow, I am caulking FOR REAL. I'm caulking my shower first thing in the morning and I plan on taming the beast (caulk gun) that once made a fool of me.

March 8th 2013
I broke down and joined the Instagram craziness. Search me out and follow the good times. My name is Lechnerja29 .

January 26th 2013
Have you maybe missed an episode of GOSP (Showtime) and now you are wondering what the heck is going on? This plot synopsis on Tv Tango may be just what you need.

December 11th 2012
I play the acting teacher of these lovely ladies.
You will see me in 5 of the 13 episodes in the pilot season.
Premiers next Thursday night on SHOWTIME

November 26th 2012
I'm not sure if you noticed, but the NEW VERSION of my ACTING DEMO REEL is on the HOME page. Please check it out and let me know what you think. WARNING: ADULT LANGUAGE

johnny@johnnyLechner.com

October 22nd 2012
Based on IMDb "LIKES", George Clooney is about 7X more popular than me.
That sounds about right.

September 14th 2012
Here is a commercial that I filmed a few weeks ago.

August 23rd 2012
I know people are asking you to click on facebook LIKE buttons and such all of the time, but SERIOUSLY, check out the Anthony Evergreen Facebook fanpage. If you don't LIKE it, you don't have to click anything. enjoy!

August 12th 2012
I had a pretty interesting “Welcome to Hollywood” moment on set yesterday.
I was on set playing a medical technician and there was a moment where I was tinkering with a device that required them to punch-in for a close-up on my hands. As soon as I heard that they needed to look at my hands I knew that there was going to be an issue.
I bite the sh#t out of my fingernails. This quickly became the talk of the set as the director, script supervisor, and make-up artist all huddled around my ten widdled digit-nails. Some measurements were taken of my hands and photos were snapped of my sleeves…thirty minutes later, my hand “stand-in” had been brought in for the device tinkering close-ups.

It was a bit embarrassing. WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD!
I guess I’m done biting my fingernails…I will now be carrying a nail file with me at all times.

August 7th 2012
(via facebook) My new thing is going to be the sad-wink-face. It kinda looks like Popeye. Feel free to use it yourself. ;(

 

July 23rd 2012
You know it is going to be a great day when you find a perfectly good Christmas tree next to the dumpster. I am so excited for the holiday season. There is something about the music, twinkling lights, and unselfishness that makes it my favorite time of the year. ONLY 101 days until THE 1ST OF NOVEMBER!!!

 

July 6th 2012
Thirst got the best of me at Universal Studios and I had to buy a Monster Energy Drink. It cost me $5.50. If my calculations are correct, I have $1,255,300.00 worth of Monster at my house. Unfortunately, that is not how it works.

 

July 1st 2012
If I worked a 9-5 job, July 2012 would be my ALL-TIME favorite month. There are five Fridays, five Saturdays and five Sundays. Half the month is practically a weekend. ENJOY!

 

June 10th 2012
I just landed a lead role in a movie that begins filming in three weeks. The role requires me to do a shirtless scene so I have begun the Men's Health SPARTACUS workout. It is by far the hardest circuit I have ever put my body through. Wish me luck!

 

May 27th 2011
Exactly one year ago...I left behind a fun job, an unimaginable party-lifestyle-perpetual-college-student gig, the most kick-ass friends in the world, and my amazing family. I honestly had a perfect life, but my heart was telling me to push out of my comfort zone, take a chance, and begin to accomplish something that I once thought was impossible. It's not.

Exactly one year ago…I arrived in Los Angeles. I moved into a 4-bedroom Hollywood house with some great guys from the Midwest. No one has ever come out here as clueless as I was. I may still be clueless…however, (back then) I had no headshots, no resumes, no demo reels, and even though I had been in a few movies, done about 20 commercials, and filmed a pilot for a T.V. show, I had NEVER AUDITIONED for anything EVER. I had no idea what to do. Of course, I fell on my face more than I would like to admit. However, I stayed positive, relaxed, and learned from my daily mistakes and accomplished my (private) goal of 100 auditions. That goal was the easy one since ANYONE can book an audition, walk in, and bomb it 100 times. I told myself that If I did not book anything by 100th audition, I may be in the wrong business.

After one year…I booked 41 different roles. Some of these roles kept me busy for months while some lasted only a few hours. Some paid a ton while some ended up costing me money. Some are projects you will see on the big screen while other I may never even see myself. Regardless, I have taken something away from every set I have been on.

After one year…I have not forgotten any of you back home. I realize the importance, remember the people, and reminisce about all of the moments, feedback, and advice you had given to me. All of the late night talks, road trips, goofing around at work, frolf adventures, conversations while tossing the football, the nights at the bars, and the mornings STILL at the parties...have not been left behind back in WI. I owe you all ONE SHIRTLESS PUSH-UP!

I didn't want this to be this long. sorry. Anyway, I could not have done ANY OF THIS without ALL OF YOU.

"life is good"
"it is not a sprint, it is a marathon"

STEP ONE IS COMPLETE

 

March 31st 2011
Today I will be going on my 100th AUDITION. It's a BIG ONE TOO! If I land the role, I'm taking all of you out for steak.
*OPEN BAR

 

April 9th 2011
...if I could steal her heart from her lover, I would love her, put it all in my chest with all of the rest that was left unsaid under covers.
The soundtrack of her movie, i am writing.

 

March 31st 2011
I knew it would eventually happen…and today was that day. I was driving through Hollywood and an attractive woman caught my eye. I thought to myself that she had really nice hair. Anyway, as I looked a little bit closer I realized that she was definitely a man dressed up like a woman.

 

March 20th 2011

I just found out that I am on the cover of a book. Check it out and BUY IT. Please!

 

March 9th 2011
Life is good and things are good, but let me eliminate the illusion that things are easy out here in Hollywood. I have come to the realization that I am trying to make it in a business where a million people are hustling for one-hundred thousand acting roles (Don’t quote me on the numbers: All I know is that I show up at some auditions and there are fifty dudes that look exactly like me, BUT BETTER! lol). I know that I can act, but I also know that I have a lot to learn. I find myself using each day to help me get closer to where I want to be tomorrow...and I love it.

Obviously, some days suck (example: got my SUV towed because I was scatter-brained while parking it = $197). Even though this was money I could have used for something like a good meal, an oil change, or even towards next months rent, I learned from it.
Believe in yourself and be positive!

 

March 6th 2011
lol

 

March 3rd 2011
Yes! I just landed one of the lead roles in a project that is filming in Mexico in 2 weeks. I haven't used my passport since South Africa...I am pumped! I'll make sure to take tons of pictures.

here I am playing a 1920's detective. Woooooo

 

January 10 2011
I got some really good news about the movie that I am filming at the end of the month. I'll fill everyone in once it becomes official (I don't wanna jinx anything). Anyway, I am filming my first national commercial (KFC) tomorrow. It's just another step...

 

January 3rd 2011
I am going to be working a little bit more on music this year. Here are some samples.

 

December 2nd 2010
GREAT NEWS…I landed the role!!! MON PETITE MIETTE…I play a crazy-mysterious-eccentric-homeless guy that spits a prophecetic-nonsensical monologue in a crowded (and malfunctioning) elevator. The role is perfect since I am letting my hair (and facial hair) grow out for a movie that I am filming in January (LOVE SICK).

 

November 30th 2010
4 mile run then beating up my TO DO LIST. I have an audition at 4:00 near Beverly Hills. Traffic will be a beast so I need to plan on about 2 hours of sitting in my car. This would normally be a bad thing, however, I have a "Screenplay Writing" Audio Seminar on CD.

 

November 23rd 2010
Just wrapped on the movie THE FINAL. It was one of the best times I have ever had working on a set, and the character that I played was a trip. Anyway, all of the cast and crew rocked. Stay tuned for more information.

(from the IMDb page)... When five colleges students try to pick up some extra credit before their final exam, they find some unexpected trouble when their car breaks down at a near by factory. While looking for help inside, they find a full-on horror story inside.

 

October 1st 2010
I landed a role playing Andy Dick's stepson in a feature film about Tetherball. I may be too busy to update my BLOG, however, you can follow all of the excitement through my FACEBOOK.

 

September 28th 2010
Matthew McConaughey in a monkey suit and me dressed as a Corey Blast.

 

September 21st 2010
Every time I work on a new project I try to create a new character that is different than what I've done before. I have had 4 different hair-styles/ colors in the past 2.5 weeks. Anyway, this week I am doing the military thing. Stay Tunned...

as Michael "MACK" Efigenio from the movie BATTLE BUDDY

 

September 18th 2010
...one of the two music videos I filmed with Red Jumpsuit Apparatus just came out. You can check it out on MTV or click on the pic.

 

September 13th 2010
I have the ugliest feet ever.
It's because I run 4 miles every day...

 

September 5th 2010
I just wrapped another project yesterday. The movie is called IMPULSE BLACK and I played a CIA Agent. I hate guns, but I seem to always be shooting one, waving one, carrying one, or even pistol whipping someone with one in most projects that I have been booking lately.
I must have a "gun" look.

 

 

July 18th 2010
I woke up at the HOLLYWOOD sign. W is for Woooooo

 

 

May 15th 2010
Your eyes are not playing tricks on you. The graduation clock has been reset for another year. I am transferring out to the west coast so I can focus on acting while I continue to learn. I am moving to Los Angeles with three other actors and I will be filming my first project in California during the first two weeks of June. Wish me luck!