John Egan was born and raised in Newport, Rhode Island. Before entering the world of filmmaking he lived and worked in Greece, Italy and Germany. He earned a B.A. in Classical Greek and Latin at the University of California at Santa Cruz and an M.A. in Classical Philology at the University of Chicago where he excelled in the traditional pursuits of academics such as writing, lecturing, preparing and evaluating adult learners. He has also worked as an Italian interpreter, archaeological researcher and tour guide of Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture. Comparative study of Greek Tragedy and modern film incited a passion in him for late cinema noir and when world-renowned director Steven Spielberg turned to him for expert advice, Egan made the decision to direct his full attention to his growing passion for filmmaking. Since then he has worked directly with many other highly talented filmmakers including Oliver Stone (Any Given Sunday), Martin Scorsese (Bringing Out the Dead and Gangs of New York), and, most recently, Wes Anderson (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and Moonrise Kingdom). His career now spans 15 years and Egan has developed both a keen understanding of the unique exigencies of film production as well as the expertise needed to produce films effectively. With a situational management style, a background in project management, and the ability to think both creatively and practically, John assumes overall management of all aspects of the film. He is regularly responsible for one-million to one-hundred-million dollar projects and, although based in New York, Egan has lived and worked in Athens, Munich and Rome (where he has also been an Italian interpreter). In 2006 he entered the Directors Guild of America and, in addition to producing films, he continues to A.D. on movies, commercials and television programs.