John Mese

John R. Mese (born November 4, 1963) is an American actor, producer, director, and writer. With a career spanning both film and television, Mese has appeared in a variety of notable projects. His television credits include roles in popular shows such as 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 a talented writer, known for his children's book series which gained recognition in the March 2009 issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mese completed his education at Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in advertising and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre.