# John Ducey
**John Ducey** (full name John Joseph Ducey, born 1969) is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer known for playing Tom Lucas, father of the [Jonas Brothers](https://www.edgepedia.org/jonas-brothers), on the [Disney Channel](https://www.edgepedia.org/disney-channel) series *Jonas*, and for writing a string of streaming romantic comedies and holiday films including *I Believe in Santa* and *A Hollywood Christmas*.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 1969, Endwell, New York[1](https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/ducey-john-1969) |
| Education | Harvard University, degree in electrical engineering; performed with Hasty Pudding Theatricals[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768) • [3](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-ducey/bio/3000034587/) |
| First break | 1993, *Against the Grain*, appearing opposite Ben Affleck[4](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768/bio) |
| Series regular role | Ford Lowell on ABC's *Oh Grow Up* (1999), created by Alan Ball[5](https://epguides.com/OhGrowUp/) |
| Best-known acting role | Tom Lucas on Disney's *Jonas* (2009)[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/john_ducey) |
| Spouse | Actress Christina Moore, married July 5, 2008[4](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768/bio) |
| Screenwriting credits | *I Believe in Santa*, *A Hollywood Christmas*, *A Christmas Mystery*, *That's Amor*, *Lady Driver*, *Roped*, *Wheels of Fortune*[7](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-ducey/credits/3000034587/) |
## Early life and education
Ducey was born in Endwell, New York, in the Binghamton area, and attended Seton Catholic Central High School, where he played three sports and appeared in senior-year productions of *Arsenic and Old Lace* and *Guys and Dolls*[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768). At Harvard University he majored in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science while completing pre-medical requirements, played JV baseball, and appeared in more than 20 plays and musicals, including productions with Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768). He has also trained in acting with the Cider Mill Playhouse and the American Repertory Theater[3](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-ducey/bio/3000034587/).
After graduating he planned to delay medical school for one year to try acting in Los Angeles; the one year became an acting career[2](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768).
## Acting career
Ducey's first break came in 1993 with a role opposite [Ben Affleck](https://www.edgepedia.org/ben-affleck) on the short-lived television series *Against the Grain*[4](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768/bio). Through the mid-1990s he took small film parts, including in *High School High* (1996), *Space Jam* (1996), and *Deep Impact* (1998), and a supporting role in the 1998 dark comedy *Zack and Reba*[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/john_ducey) • [1](https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/ducey-john-1969). His first screen appearance was a bit role as an assistant prosecutor in the 1994 made-for-TV movie *One Woman's Courage*[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/john_ducey).
**Sitcom guest years.** A run of guest appearances on network sitcoms in the late 1990s led to his first series regular role, as the lawyer Ford Lowell on ABC's *Oh Grow Up* (1999)[4](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768/bio). The comedy, created by Alan Ball shortly before *[American Beauty](https://www.edgepedia.org/american-beauty-1999-film)* made his name, followed three thirtysomething male roommates in Brooklyn; Ducey's Ford had just separated from his wife after realizing he was gay[8](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-sep-22-ca-12765-story.html). The series ran one season of 13 episodes, two of which went unaired[5](https://epguides.com/OhGrowUp/).
He appeared briefly on *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch* in 1998 and returned in 2002 for a recurring role as Leonard[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/john_ducey) • [9](https://www.tvmaze.com/people/16213/john-ducey). Guest credits across the 1990s and 2000s include *Frasier*, *Ally McBeal*, *Will & Grace*, *Malcolm in the Middle*, *How I Met Your Mother*, *Bones*, *Desperate Housewives*, *iCarly*, *Castle*, and *Bad Judge*[10](https://www.metacritic.com/person/john-ducey/). His most visible role came as Tom Lucas, father of the Jonas Brothers, on the Disney series *Jonas* (2009), a part that raised his profile considerably because of the band's following[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/john_ducey). By his own account he has appeared in over 60 film and television roles[4](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768/bio).
## Writing and producing
With his wife, actress [Christina Moore](https://www.edgepedia.org/christina-moore), whom he married on July 5, 2008, Ducey moved into writing and producing independent movies for home entertainment and streaming services[4](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768/bio). His screenwriting credits include *Roped* (2020), *Lady Driver* (2020), *Wheels of Fortune* (2020), *A Hollywood Christmas* (2022), *A Christmas Mystery* (2022), *That's Amor* (2022), and *I Believe in Santa* (2022), on several of which he also acted[7](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-ducey/credits/3000034587/) • [6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/john_ducey). He served as producer on *Wheels of Fortune*, in which he played Jason Wilmore[7](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-ducey/credits/3000034587/). His producing credits also include co-producer roles on *Holiday in the Vineyards*, *Holiday Harmony*, *A California Christmas*, and *A California Christmas: City Lights*[7](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-ducey/credits/3000034587/). Later credits include writing *The Curse of the Necklace* (2024) and the forthcoming *Double Trouble* (2026)[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/john_ducey).
## Family
Ducey is the grandson of Johnny Dickshot, a former [Major League Baseball](https://www.edgepedia.org/major-league-baseball) player[3](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-ducey/bio/3000034587/).
## References
1. [Ducey, John 1969–, Encyclopedia.com](https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/ducey-john-1969)
2. [John Ducey, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768)
3. [John Ducey Biography, TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-ducey/bio/3000034587/)
4. [John Ducey Biography, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0239768/bio)
5. [Oh Grow Up (a Titles & Air Dates Guide), epguides.com](https://epguides.com/OhGrowUp/)
6. [John Ducey, Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/john_ducey)
7. [John Ducey List of Movies and TV Shows, TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-ducey/credits/3000034587/)
8. [TV: Reviewing the New Season: A Dreamy Case of Double Exposure, Los Angeles Times (September 22, 1999)](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-sep-22-ca-12765-story.html)
9. [John Ducey, TVmaze](https://www.tvmaze.com/people/16213/john-ducey)
10. [John Ducey, Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/person/john-ducey/)
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